Voting rights groups’ lawsuit against Ohio heads to trial CityNews Calgary
CINCINNATI — Voting rights groups that charge that Ohio’s congressional map was unfairly manipulated by state Republicans will have their say in federal court …
Signing up as a blood donor and why you should too Lynn News
We’ve all seen the adverts. We all know the slogan urging us to “do something amazing.”
Iran condemns Britain’s move to ban Lebanon’s Hezbollah CityNews Calgary
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s foreign ministry has strongly condemned the British government’s move to ban Lebanon’s Hezbollah calling it “irresponsible.” A Saturday …
EU parliament calls on Kosovo to suspend tax on Serb goods CityNews Calgary
PRISTINA, Kosovo — The European Parliament has called on Kosovo to suspend a 100-per cent tariff on Serb goods to help restart reconciliation talks.
US ambassador hits out at critics of American agriculture CityNews Calgary
LONDON — The U.S. ambassador to Britain has attacked what he described as a “smear” campaign against American agriculture by interests with a …
German leader clarifies stance on student climate protests CityNews Calgary
BERLIN — German Chancellor Angela Merkel is making clear she supports students protesting around the world against global warming, following widespread …
Womb transplants could be a “vital medical service” for transgender women BioEdge
A well-known British cosmetic surgeon says that transgender women (ie, natal males) should be entitled to womb transplants when the technique becomes safe …
Russian Nobel winner Alferov dies at 88 CityNews Calgary
MOSCOW — Zhores Alferov, a Russian physicist and Nobel Prize laureate, has died. He was 88. His death was announced Saturday by the State Duma, the …
England to adopt ‘opt-out’ system for organ donation BioEdgeThe British Parliament will soon pass a bill making all adults in England presumed organ donors unless they have explicitly opted out. Wales already has an …
UN chief welcomes Libya rivals’ agreement to hold elections CityNews Calgary
CAIRO — The United Nations secretary-general has welcomed an agreement between rival Libyan leaders to hold elections. The agreement came in a meeting …