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TORONTO — NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg warned Friday about Russia’s military buildup in the Arctic and China’s increasing interest in that part of the world. During a visit to Canada’s north, Stoltenberg said the shortest path to North America for Russian missiles and bombers is over the North Pole.…

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg ended his trip to Canada's Arctic on Friday by underlining the threats to the region posed by both Russia and China. Standing alongside Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at one of the country's principal northern fighter jet bases in Cold Lake, Alta., Stoltenberg cited a list of actions Moscow has taken…

Franco Luna - Philstar.com August 25, 2022 | 4:19pm MANILA, Philippines — Senators on Thursday grilled executivess of the Budget and Education Departments on the procurement deals for entry-level laptops meant for public school teachers, which state auditors flagged for being "pricey" for their specifications.  The Commission on Audit flagged the…

U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist won Florida's Democratic gubernatorial primary on Tuesday, the AP reports. Crist edged out Nikki Fried, the state's agriculture commissioner, in a fight over who will take on Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) in November's general election. Why it matters: Crist previously served as Florida's Republican governor in…

Topline Rep. Charlie Crist won the Democratic primary for Florida’s gubernatorial race Tuesday, defeating Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried, as Crist seeks to unseat rising star Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) and reclaim the governor’s office—a position Crist once held as a Republican. Charlie Crist speaks to the media before voting Tuesday…

By Chibuike Nwabuko Abuja (Sundiata Post) – Fewer days after their alliance went sour, senator representing Kano central, Senator Ibrahim Shekarau has opened up about what transpired between him and the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso. Shekarau said that Rabiu Kwankwaso, betrayed an agreement…

A former Kaduna Central lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani has warned the Zamfara State government over claims that notorious bandits leader, Bello Turji is now a repented and changed man. Sani in a Twitter post on Monday warned that the reported repentance of Turji must be treated with utmost caution. He…

Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) on Sunday said it would be “very difficult” for her to support Sens. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) or Ted Cruz (R-Texas) after they objected to Electoral College votes on Jan. 6, 2021. Cheney told ABC “This Week” co-anchor Jonathan Karl that both Ivy League-educated senators “know better.”…

Guest host: Lee Cowan. In our cover story, Cowan examines the health threats posed by the prevalence of long-lasting compounds (known as PFAS) in drinking water sources. Also: Tracy Smith talks with tennis legend Chris Evert; Robert Costa interviews retiring Vermont Senator Patrick Leahy; Jim Axelrod profiles one of rock's…

Glory 81: Ben Saddik vs Adegbuyi 2 Heavyweight Jamal Ben Saddik came out on top when he faced old rival Benjamin Adegbuyi in the main event at Glory 81 live from Castello in Dusseldorf, Germany on Saturday, August 20. The world title eliminator ended at 2 minutes and 34 seconds…