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Turkey arrests Iranian, seizes anti-tank missile parts
ANKARA, Turkey – Turkish authorities have arrested an Iranian national who they say tried to…
12 hazing complaints since 2014 confirmed at Marine base
BEAUFORT, S.C. – Officials at the Marine Corps’ training base in South Carolina say half…
Temporary Knights of Malta order chief takes oath of office
ROME – The new, temporary head of the ancient Knights of Malta lay religious order…
Albanian opposition given time to register for June 18 polls
TIRANA, Albania – Albania’s election authorities have extended for a few days the registration period…
The Latest: Macron visits the Holocaust Memorial in Paris
PARIS – The Latest on France’s presidential campaign (all times local): 6 p.m. Amid worries…
A look at some of the major issues in Nova Scotia’s election campaign
HALIFAX – A look at some of the major issues in Nova Scotia’s election campaign:…
As number of adoptions drops, many US agencies face strains
NEW YORK – For legions of Americans craving a chance to adopt children, a confluence…
B.C.’s First Nations leaders suspect high rate of overdose deaths
VANCOUVER – First Nations leaders in British Columbia say they suspect the deadly opioid fentanyl…
Jose Baez: Hernandez acquittal burnishes lawyer’s reputation
BOSTON – During Aaron Hernandez’s double murder trial, the former NFL star’s lawyer wanted to…
Widow takes feds to appeals tribunal over CPP benefits denial due to her age
OTTAWA – Daniel Derksen was, by all accounts, the model of perfect health. Then one…
Early cannabis sales ‘unbelievably high’ after legalization: feds’ US consultant
OTTAWA – A U.S. consultant hired by Ottawa to assess Canada’s eventual recreational pot market…
Bills fire GM Whaley, scouting staff 1 day after NFL draft
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. – Whether it was sitting together in a golf cart watching training…
France’s Macron honours Holocaust victims, vows ‘Never again’
PARIS – Amid worries about rising nationalism, French presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron paid homage Sunday…
Prince Edward Island is back on the map after series of oversights
CHARLOTTETOWN – Prince Edward Island is back on the map. A map at Vancouver’s airport…
7 suspected gunmen killed in clash with Mexican army
MEXICO CITY – Authorities in the northern Mexico state of Chihuahua say an army patrol…
NY lawmakers hatch plan to release Trump’s state taxes
ALBANY, N.Y. – New York Democrats have hatched a plan to get a look at…
Predators take 2-1 series lead, beating St. Louis Blues 3-1
NASHVILLE – The Nashville Predators finally had a chance to show how they would react…
Gibbons expects suspension after errant Archer throw sails behind Bautista
TORONTO – Chris Archer said he didn’t mean it. Jose Bautista wasn’t sure. Blue Jays…
Tracy Lasorsa-Simon, wife of B.C. Lions great Geroy Simon, dies
VANCOUVER – Tracy Lasorsa-Simon, the wife of B.C. Lions director of Canadian scouting Geroy Simon,…
Australia warns NKorea against ‘reckless, dangerous threats’
BRISBANE, Australia – Australia’s prime minister used a commemoration of a World War II naval…
Promises on jobs, affordability continue to dominate B.C. election campaign
VANCOUVER – With just over a week left in British Columbia’s election campaign, the leaders…
Cape Breton West Islanders win midget triple-A national championship
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – The Cape Breton West Islanders are the 2017 Telus Cup champions.…
Biden tells New Hampshire crowd: ‘Guys, I’m not running’
MANCHESTER, N.H. – Former Vice-President Joe Biden insists he is not making another presidential bid…
Mistakes prove costly for Oilers in 6-3 Game 3 loss to Ducks at home
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Oilers made too many mistakes, especially early in the game, on…