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Disqualified NDP leadership hopeful calls on B.C. to declare climate emergency

Disqualified NDP leadership hopeful calls on B.C. to declare climate emergency

VANCOUVER — The NDP leadership hopeful who was ousted from her chance to compete for British Columbia's top political job says she's ready to take up an invitation to work with the man who will become the next premier.
A look at the 7 men slated to lead China's Communist Party

A look at the 7 men slated to lead China's Communist Party

BEIJING (AP) — The following is a look at the seven men making up the Communist Party of China's all-powerful Politburo Standing Committee for the next five years. The lineup was unveiled Sunday .
Trudeau takes jabs at Conservative leader in absentia at annual press gallery dinner

Trudeau takes jabs at Conservative leader in absentia at annual press gallery dinner

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre did not attend the press gallery dinner on Saturday evening, but he was nonetheless much of the focus of a long-standing political tradition of lobbing light-hearted shots at political rivals during speec
China reaffirms Xi's dominance, removes No. 2 Li Keqiang

China reaffirms Xi's dominance, removes No. 2 Li Keqiang

BEIJING (AP) — China's ruling Communist Party reaffirmed President Xi Jinping's continued dominance in running the nation Saturday, one day ahead of giving him a widely expected third five-year term as leader.
Iran protests trigger solidarity rallies in US, Europe

Iran protests trigger solidarity rallies in US, Europe

WASHINGTON (AP) — Chanting crowds marched in the streets of Berlin, Washington DC and Los Angeles on Saturday in a show of international support for demonstrators facing a violent government crackdown in Iran , sparked by the death of 22-year-old Mah
Alaska governor candidate faces sexual harassment lawsuit

Alaska governor candidate faces sexual harassment lawsuit

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A Republican gubernatorial candidate in Alaska faces accusations he sexually harassed a former assistant while he was a borough mayor.
Alberta Premier Smith seeking legal advice to pardon COVID-19 rule violators

Alberta Premier Smith seeking legal advice to pardon COVID-19 rule violators

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is seeking legal advice on whether she can pardon those fined for non-criminal violations of health restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Saskatchewan NDP leader gives first convention speech since taking the helm

Saskatchewan NDP leader gives first convention speech since taking the helm

SASKATOON — Opposition New Democrats Leader Carla Beck said it’s time to do the hard work to provide an alternative to the governing Saskatchewan Party in her first speech at the helm during the party’s annual convention.
Biden juggling long list of issues to please Dem coalition

Biden juggling long list of issues to please Dem coalition

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden wants to tame inflation . He wants Congress to protect access to abortions . He wants to tackle voting rights .
Rachel Notley delivers 'campaign-ish' style speech at Alberta NDP convention

Rachel Notley delivers 'campaign-ish' style speech at Alberta NDP convention

CALGARY — Alberta's NDP leader Rachel Notley poked fun at the United Conservative Party, it's recent turmoil and focused on the upcoming provincial election Saturday but never mentioned Danielle Smith once in her speech to her party's convention.
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