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Outspoken liberal leader Lee elected South Korea's president, closing period of political tumult

Outspoken liberal leader Lee elected South Korea's president, closing period of political tumult

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Lee Jae-myung , who rose from childhood poverty to become South Korea’s leading liberal politician vowing to fight inequality and corruption, will become the country's next president on Wednesday after an election that close
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Noteworthy and influential people who've died this year

Noteworthy and influential people who've died this year

May saw the death of a retired U.S. Supreme Court justice who came the high court as a Republican but became a favorite among liberals during his time on the bench. David H. Souter was was appointed by Republican President George H.W. Bush in 1990.
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Open letter calls on regulators to restart climate disclosure work

Open letter calls on regulators to restart climate disclosure work

TORONTO — The push to make companies detail their exposure to climate change got a boost Tuesday as about 80 women leaders in business and civil society called on Canadian securities regulators to restart work on mandating climate disclosures.
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Vancouver home sales continue to weaken, inventory builds: board

Vancouver home sales continue to weaken, inventory builds: board

VANCOUVER — Vancouver home sales activity fell again in May as buyers continued to sit on the sidelines, the city's real estate board said Tuesday. Residential sales in the region totalled 2,228 last month, an 18.
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs paid to hide Cassie beating video because he feared career ruin, witness says

Sean 'Diddy' Combs paid to hide Cassie beating video because he feared career ruin, witness says

NEW YORK (AP) — Soon after viciously attacking his longtime girlfriend Cassie in a hotel hallway, Sean “Diddy” Combs sought out a security guard and predicted accurately that his iconic career would be ruined — his image as the affable, successful “P
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Duty free stores look for financial support as cross-border traffic drops

Duty free stores look for financial support as cross-border traffic drops

OTTAWA — An association representing duty free stores and a group of 15 mayors from border cities have written a letter to the federal government asking for financial support and clarity on export rules.
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South Korea's liberal opposition candidate Lee poised to win election as main challenger concedes

South Korea's liberal opposition candidate Lee poised to win election as main challenger concedes

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s liberal opposition candidate Lee Jae-myung was poised to win an early presidential election , vote counts and media projections suggested, while his main challenger conceded defeat early Wednesday.
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An accidental discovery at a planetarium opens a window into the universe's inner workings

An accidental discovery at a planetarium opens a window into the universe's inner workings

NEW YORK (AP) — Scientists have unlocked one of the solar system's many secrets from an unexpected source: a planetarium show opening to the public on Monday.
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Removing Chinese tariffs on Canadian agriculture products a priority, says Carney

Removing Chinese tariffs on Canadian agriculture products a priority, says Carney

SASKATOON — The federal government plans to work urgently to remove Chinese tariffs on Canadian agriculture and seafood products, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday.
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Premiers heap praise on meeting with Carney, but no specific projects identified

Premiers heap praise on meeting with Carney, but no specific projects identified

SASKATOON — Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Monday's gathering of the country's premiers to talk over nation-building projects with Prime Minister Mark Carney was the "best" they have had in the last decade.
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