Day: October 3, 2021

Threatened Swedish Artist Dies in Road Accident

STOCKHOLM — The Swedish artist Lars Vilks, who had lived under police protection since his 2007 sketch of the Prophet Muhammad with a dog’s body brought death threats, died from a traffic accident Sunday, Swedish news media reported.The accident report…

Algeria Recalls Ambassador to France as Tensions Rise

ALGIERS — Algeria on Saturday rejected “inadmissible interference” in its affairs, hours after recalling its ambassador from Paris following comments by French President Emmanuel Macron reported by the French and Algerian media.The statement, from the …

US Ban on Visits from Canada Creates Economic Losses, Frustration

VANCOUVER, CANADA — The continued closure of the U.S. side of the land border with Canada to non-essential travel is having an impact in both countries. That includes more than just communities along the international boundary.The closure of the Americ…