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Punishment of First World War soldiers for sexual orientation detailed in new study

Punishment of First World War soldiers for sexual orientation detailed in new study

OTTAWA — Frederick Lea Hardy died fighting for Canada near Vimy Ridge in the First World War. Shortly before being killed in action, the teenager spent time in prison doing hard labour as a military punishment for his sexuality.
Security adviser warned PM of public concerns on foreign agent registry: memo

Security adviser warned PM of public concerns on foreign agent registry: memo

OTTAWA — A newly released memo shows the prime minister's national security adviser warned him to expect some pushback from planned public consultations about a foreign agent registry, given that countries have used such registries as tools of contro
India's Rahul Gandhi accuses PM Modi of favoring Adani Group

India's Rahul Gandhi accuses PM Modi of favoring Adani Group

NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s top opposition leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said he was being targeted because he has raised serious questions about Modi's relationship with the Indian busine
Myanmar lawyer accused of helping army slain by guerrillas

Myanmar lawyer accused of helping army slain by guerrillas

BANGKOK (AP) — A veteran corporate lawyer has been shot dead in Myanmar’s biggest city by self-proclaimed urban guerrillas, highlighting the bloody struggle between the military government and its foes in the country’s cities as well as the remote co
Bolsonaro's legal woes deepen with undeclared diamond gifts

Bolsonaro's legal woes deepen with undeclared diamond gifts

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Undeclared diamond jewelry brought into Brazil from Saudi Arabia has deepened the legal jeopardy of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro.
DEA overseas review barely mentions corruption scandals

DEA overseas review barely mentions corruption scandals

NEW YORK (AP) — After nearly two years and at least $1.4 million spent, the U.S.

Parade disinvites Hawaii lawmaker after pride flag comments

HONOLULU (AP) — The chair of a parade honoring a Native Hawaiian leader and prince said Friday a state lawmaker won’t be allowed to participate in the event after he questioned a middle school principal’s display of a pride flag supporting LGBTQ+ peo
Biden and Trudeau toast to friendship, hope and family at gala dinner

Biden and Trudeau toast to friendship, hope and family at gala dinner

OTTAWA — U.S. President Joe Biden stayed in Ottawa during his short trip north of the border, but the catering team from the National Arts Centre took him on a cross-Canada culinary tour Friday evening.
Indigenous artists help skateboarding earn stamp of approval

Indigenous artists help skateboarding earn stamp of approval

PHOENIX (AP) — Years ago, skateboarding was branded as a hobby for rebels or stoners in city streets, schoolyards and back alleys. Those days are long gone.
Judge slams lawyers for slowing jailed 1/6 defendant's case

Judge slams lawyers for slowing jailed 1/6 defendant's case

A federal judge in Washington is threatening to report two attorneys for possible disciplinary action for delaying the trial of a man waiting in jail on charges that he assaulted police officers during the Capitol riot. U.S.