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Macron, the political newbie who may become French president
PARIS – French centrist Emmanuel Macron has already achieved an immense task: A former outsider…
France’s vote ripples across Europe, markets, diplomacy
PARIS – Whatever the result of France’s presidential election, the choice will resonate far beyond…
French presidential choice: Risk Le Pen or settle for Macron
PARIS – After an election campaign like no other, France is about to have a…
Remains of Vermont soldier killed in Korea to be returned
BURLINGTON, Vt. – The Department of Defence says the remains of a 20-year-old Vermont soldier…
Quick guide: The French presidential election
PARIS – A quick guide to the logistics of the winner-takes-all final round of voting…
Messi wins FIFA appeal, remaining 3 matches of ban lifted
ZURICH – Argentina captain Lionel Messi was cleared by FIFA on Friday to play in…
Correction: Severe Weather-Texas-The Latest story
CANTON, Texas – In a story April 30 about severe weather, The Associated Press reported…
Slain Ohio inmate was apparently attacked by another inmate
LUCASVILLE, Ohio – The Ohio State Highway Patrol says it’s investigating the death of an…
The Latest: High water forces out campers in southern IN
INDIANAPOLIS – The Latest on flooding caused by heavy rains in Indiana (all times local):…
The Latest: Small town views Trump visit with mostly shrugs
BEDMINSTER, N.J. – The Latest on President Donald Trump’s visit to his golf club in…
High-level US-Russia talks set for next week in NYC
WASHINGTON – High-level diplomatic talks between the U.S. and Russia aimed at improving relations are…
Albania cancels local vote, fearing political confrontation
TIRANA, Albania – Albania’s ruling Socialist Party on Friday cancelled a mayoral vote in a…
El Salvador struggles with options on returning gang members
MEXICO CITY – Leaders in El Salvador held a top-level security cabinet meeting to discuss…
New Maritime ferries, operators, possible in Transport Canada remake of service
HALIFAX – The federal government is proposing long-term contracts with private operators to provide ferry…
Correction: Severe Weather story
ST. LOUIS – In a story May 1 about severe weather, The Associated Press reported…
Trump: Australian health care system better than US
BRANCHBURG, N.J. – President Donald Trump’s praise of Australia’s government-funded health care system has raised…
Pence to campaign for GOP House candidate in Montana
WASHINGTON – Vice-President Mike Pence plans to travel to Montana next week to campaign for…
Italy: Muntari’s ban after protesting against racism lifted
The Italian soccer federation has rescinded Sulley Muntari’s one-match ban for walking off the field…
Demonstrations for and against Brazil ex-president expected
SAO PAULO – Authorities in the Brazilian city of Curitiba say supporters and opponents of…
Home Capital says former RBC exec will replace founder on board; stock up
TORONTO – Home Capital Group Inc. is adding a former Royal Bank of Canada executive…
Owner: Driver in fatal auction crash had suspended license
BILLERICA, Mass. – The owner of a Massachusetts indoor automobile auction says the employee behind…
Manitoba Hydro looking to increase rates every year for next 5 years
WINNIPEG – Manitoba Hydro wants to raise rates by 7.9 per cent in each of…
The Friday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Friday, May 5 ——— MANY REGIONS BRACING FOR WEEKEND…
Nanotechnology team creates Oilers logo so small 900 million fit on top of puck
EDMONTON – While many hockey fans go big with their pride come playoff time, researchers…