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 …