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Canada 150 preparations closing in, construction won’t all be done in time
OTTAWA – It’s dusk on a warm summer evening in Ottawa. As people emerge from…
Israeli govt meeting near Jerusalem site angers Palestinians
JERUSALEM – The Palestinians sharply condemned Israel on Sunday for holding a government meeting near…
The Latest: Kruger, Phoenix fetch acting honours at Cannes
CANNES, France – The Latest on the Cannes Film Festival (all times local): 7:55 p.m.…
Nova Scotia leaders hitting ridings expected to be competitive in Tuesday’s vote
HALIFAX – Nova Scotia’s three major party leaders lobbied for every possible vote Sunday, targeting…
‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ tops box office, ‘Baywatch’ sinks
LOS ANGELES – It was smooth sailing to the top spot at the box office…
Kazakhstan officials visit Yellowstone National Park
HELENA, Mont. – Officials in Kazakhstan are looking to Yellowstone National Park and their counterparts…
Survivors of Egypt Christian bus attack recount their horror
CAIRO – Video interviews with survivors of a deadly attack by Islamic militants on a…
76 people seek medical help after Albanian opposition rally
TIRANA, Albania – Albania’s Health Ministry reports that scores of people from an opposition party…
Five things to know about Andrew Scheer’s victory in Conservative race
TORONTO – Longtime Saskatchewan MP Andrew Scheer returns to the House of Commons Monday as…
American doctor in Sudan awarded Aurora humanitarian prize
YEREVAN, Armenia – An American doctor who has spent years working in a fighting-ravaged region…
Backbench Manitoba MLA Steven Fletcher to introduce bill that would chop seats
WINNIPEG – A backbencher in Manitoba’s Progressive Conservative government says there are too many politicians…
PM Trudeau to raise residential school apology, climate change with Pope Francis
ROME – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau plans to raise reconciliation with indigenous peoples, the global…
Sato holds off Castroneves to win 101st running of the Indianapolis 500
INDIANAPOLIS – Takuma Sato has won the 101st running of the Indianapolis 500. The Japanese…
Singh challenged by former veterans ombudsman in NDP leadership debate
OTTAWA – Two new candidates in the NDP leadership race wasted no time going toe-to-toe…
Cashner pitches seven strong innings, Rangers avoid sweep with 3-1 win over Jays
TORONTO – A solid start from Texas right-hander Andrew Cashner brought an end to the…
The Latest: Friend: Slain Virginia officer ‘irreplaceable’
RICHMOND, Va. – The Latest on the fatal shooting of a Virginia State Police special…
The Latest: Woman saw burglary suspect later killed by cops
CARY, N.C. – The Latest on a burglary suspect shot to death by police officers…
Spain: 8 hurt as car fleeing police rams into crowded street
MADRID – Authorities in Spain arrested two people who appeared to be drunk after the…
The Latest: 1 of 2 girls harassed on train speaks out
PORTLAND, Ore. – The Latest on the fatal stabbing in Portland, Oregon (all times local):…
Hundreds rally in Burnaby, B.C., against Trans Mountain pipeline expansion
BURNABY, B.C. – Hundreds of people in British Columbia have completed a 75-kilometre march in…
School officials call assembly after grad party with ‘cowboys and Indians’ theme
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. – An Alberta high school graduation party with a “cowboys and Indians” theme…
Adieu, Angie! No. 1 Kerber out of French Open in 1st round
PARIS – A French Open already missing Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova is now without…
Quebec construction unions opt for back-to-work legislation as talks break off
MONTREAL – An alliance of construction trade unions broke off negotiations with a group representing…
Crosby and Malkin should lead Pens to first back-to-back Cups of salary cap era
Almost 20 years have passed since a team last won back-to-back Stanley Cups. And while…