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Israel embassy claims Ottawa downgraded security, despite threats

Israel embassy claims Ottawa downgraded security, despite threats

OTTAWA — The Embassy of Israel in Ottawa says it feels at risk of violence after nearly three years of pushing Global Affairs Canada to increase its security.

German cybersecurity chief investigated over Russia ties

BERLIN (AP) — The head of Germany's national cybersecurity agency is under scrutiny over reports of ties to Russian intelligence, officials said Monday Arne Schoenbohm, who heads the BSI agency, co-founded a cybersecurity group a decade ago that brin
Taiwan leader tells China war 'absolutely not an option'

Taiwan leader tells China war 'absolutely not an option'

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China's threats of military action against Taiwan are “absolutely not an option” and will “only push our two sides further from each other," Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said Monday.
Malaysian PM dissolves Parliament, calls snap polls

Malaysian PM dissolves Parliament, calls snap polls

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced that Parliament will be dissolved Monday, paving the way for general elections that are expected to be held in early November.
NKorea confirms simulated use of nukes to 'wipe out' enemies

NKorea confirms simulated use of nukes to 'wipe out' enemies

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea’s recent barrage of missile launches were the simulated use of its tactical battlefield nuclear weapons to “hit and wipe out” potential South Korean and U.S.
Campaigns in crisis mode as B.C. mayors pivot from parks and potholes to big picture

Campaigns in crisis mode as B.C. mayors pivot from parks and potholes to big picture

When Merlin Blackwell ran for mayor four years ago in the small community of Clearwater in British Columbia's North Thompson River valley, the issues were simple, to say the least.
Indian socialist leader Mulayam Singh Yadav dies at 82

Indian socialist leader Mulayam Singh Yadav dies at 82

NEW DELHI (AP) — Mulayam Singh Yadav, India’s former defense minister and a veteran socialist leader, died in a hospital Monday after a prolonged illness. He was 82.
Indian minister says Ukraine war serves no one's interests

Indian minister says Ukraine war serves no one's interests

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — India’s External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said Russia’s war on Ukraine “does not serve the interests of anybody,” but declined to say whether his government would support a United Nations General Assembly mo
Nevada Senate race tests potency of abortion focus for Dems

Nevada Senate race tests potency of abortion focus for Dems

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Democrats predicted abortion would be Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto’s saving grace.
NY Rep. Lee Zeldin says 2 people shot in front of his home

NY Rep. Lee Zeldin says 2 people shot in front of his home

NEW YORK (AP) — New York congressman and Republican candidate for governor Lee Zeldin says his family is safe after two strangers were shot outside his Long Island home on Sunday.