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New Brunswick's $1-billion capital budget targets roads, school and hospital upgrades

New Brunswick's $1-billion capital budget targets roads, school and hospital upgrades

FREDERICTON 鈥 The New Brunswick government has tabled a $1-billion capital budget for 2023-24 that is $152.3 million more than contained in a multi-year plan released last year.
Legislator hospitalized after brawl in Turkey's parliament

Legislator hospitalized after brawl in Turkey's parliament

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) 鈥 An opposition legislator in Tuesday was hospitalized Tuesday following a brawl that broke out in the country's parliament during a tense debate over next year鈥檚 budget.

Turkey again threatens Greece for arming Aegean islands

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) 鈥 Turkey鈥檚 foreign minister on Tuesday renewed threats to 鈥渢ake action鈥 against Greece if it continued to arm its Aegean islands which Ankara says should remain demilitarized in line with international treaties.
Arizona certifies 2022 election despite GOP complaints

Arizona certifies 2022 election despite GOP complaints

PHOENIX (AP) 鈥 Arizona's top officials certified the midterm election results Monday, formalizing victories for Democrats over Republicans who falsely claimed the 2020 election was rigged.
Texas governor picks veteran GOP lawmaker for elections job

Texas governor picks veteran GOP lawmaker for elections job

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) 鈥 Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday tapped a longtime Republican lawmaker to be Texas' new elections chief, a pick who could enjoy a smoother confirmation process following the blowback and scrutiny his two previous picks faced.
Biden's efforts to protect abortion access hit roadblocks

Biden's efforts to protect abortion access hit roadblocks

WASHINGTON (AP) 鈥 The Biden administration is still actively searching for ways to safeguard abortion access for millions of women, even as it bumps up against a complex web of strict new state laws enacted in the months after the Supreme Court strip
Indonesia's Parliament votes to ban sex outside of marriage

Indonesia's Parliament votes to ban sex outside of marriage

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) 鈥 Indonesia鈥檚 Parliament unanimously voted on Tuesday to ban sex outside of marriage and insulting the president and state institutions. Once in force, the bans will affect foreign visitors as well as citizens.
Liberals pledge $15 million to remove Ukraine mines on anniversary of Ottawa Treaty

Liberals pledge $15 million to remove Ukraine mines on anniversary of Ottawa Treaty

OTTAWA 鈥 The Trudeau government is pledging to spend $15 million to remove mines in Ukraine. Foreign Affairs Minister M茅lanie Joly says the funding is meant to make the country safer after Russia has laid hundreds of the indiscriminate weapons.
EXPLAINER: How Supreme Court case could alter US House seats

EXPLAINER: How Supreme Court case could alter US House seats

Partisan gerrymandering is back before the U.S. Supreme Court in a case stemming from the latest attempt by North Carolina's Republican-led legislature to draw U.S. House districts favoring GOP candidates.
Meta oversight board urges changes to VIP moderation system

Meta oversight board urges changes to VIP moderation system

LONDON (AP) 鈥 Facebook parent Meta's quasi-independent oversight board said Tuesday that an internal system that exempted high-profile users, including former U.S.
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