By Nataliya Vasilyeva The Associated Press MOSCOW — The Russian parliament on Wednesday passed the second reading of a controversial bill to decriminalize some forms of domestic violence. The State Duma voted 385-2-1 to eliminate criminal liability for battery on family members that doesn’t cause bodily harm. The bill that […]
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By Denis D. Gray The Associated Press KAMPOT, Cambodia — A nearby sea, flanking mountains, a quartz-rich soil: It’s the perfect spot on earth, devotees say, to yield a product they describe in that rapturous vocabulary usually reserved for fine wines: “aristocratic, virile, almost aphrodisiacal,” with subtle notes of caramel, […]
By Katie Workman The Associated Press Wow, does this dish look classy, right? But look at the ingredient list ‚Äî not too long. And look at the steps ‚Äî pretty darn simple. My boys love all kinds of steaks, though a perfect, tender filet distinctively communicates “special occasion.” They are […]
By Katie Workman The Associated Press Wow, does this dish look classy, right? But look at the ingredient list ‚Äî not too long. And look at the steps ‚Äî pretty darn simple. My boys love all kinds of steaks, though a perfect, tender filet distinctively communicates “special occasion.” They are […]
By Danica Kirka The Associated Press LONDON — Britain’s government warned lawmakers not to try to “thwart the will of the people” after the Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that Prime Minister Theresa May must seek the approval of Parliament before starting the formal process of leaving the European Union. The […]
By Dan Healing The Canadian Press CALGARY — TransCanada Corp. (TSX:TRP) says it will reapply to build its Keystone XL project following U.S. President Donald Trump’s move to help advance construction of the pipeline. TransCanada said in a statement Tuesday afternoon it appreciates Trump’s invitation to reapply for a permit […]
By Michael Biesecker And John Flesher The Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has instituted a media blackout at the Environmental Protection Agency and barred staff from awarding any new contracts or grants, part of a broader communications clampdown within the executive branch. The prohibitions came to light Tuesday […]
The Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS — The defence contractor Textron is buying the snowmobile maker Arctic Cat in a deal valued at about $247 million. Textron said Wednesday that it will pay $18.50 per Arctic Cat share, a 41 per cent premium to its Tuesday closing price. The transaction also includes […]
The Associated Press BEIJING — The number of births in China has risen nearly 8 per cent in the year after the government loosened its unpopular one-child policy. China’s National Health and Family Planning Commission said this week that 17.86 million children were born last year, an increase of 1.31 […]
By Manuel Valdes And Peter Orsi The Associated Press MOLCAXAC, Mexico — Tamara Alcala Dominguez sobbed, barely able to speak, as she buried her face in the sweater of the woman who cared for her when she was a toddler. “My little girl, I hugged you so much,” Petra Bello […]
By Josh Lederman THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s pursuit of an “America first” foreign policy is raising questions about who, if anyone, will fill the void if the U.S. relinquishes its traditional global leadership role. China and Russia are among the aspirants for greater economic and military […]
By Danica Kirka The Associated Press LONDON — Britain’s government must get parliamentary approval before starting the process of leaving the European Union, the Supreme Court ruling Tuesday, potentially delaying Prime Minister Theresa May’s plans to trigger negotiations by the end of March. The ruling forces the government to put […]
