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Why Republicans are struggling mightily to overhaul tax code
WASHINGTON – Why are Republicans struggling mightily to reach a consensus on how to overhaul…
China aims to improve ties between Afghanistan, Pakistan
ISLAMABAD – China’s foreign minister says Beijing will hold a dialogue with Afghanistan and Pakistan…
Norwegians collect money to fix penis-shaped rock formation
HELSINKI – Activists are collecting money to repair a penis-shaped rock formation in southern Norway…
War and waste: cautionary tales as US ponders Afghan boost
WASHINGTON – One shirt, one pair of pants. Those are the basics for outfitting an…
Debt, protectionism could drag down improving global economy
FRANKFURT – The global economy has picked up and prospects for the next few months…
Banning of junk food sales in Canadian schools having a positive effect: study
HALIFAX – In Canada’s ongoing battle against childhood obesity, one simple weapon appears to be…
UAE president appears in video over 3 years after stroke
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – The president of the United Arab Emirates has made a…
Pakistan: ‘Toy’ bomb kills 6 children, wounds 2
DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan – A Pakistani official says a bomb that looked like a…
From condoms to caskets: Merchandise marks Canada’s 150th birthday
It’s been said that Canadians are not brash about their patriotism, but you wouldn’t know…
Flames make biggest splash among Canadian teams (again) on draft weekend
CHICAGO – The draft weekend splash is becoming an annual Calgary Flames tradition. For the…
Merkel challenger calls Trump ‘will-o-the-wisp’ president
BERLIN – Martin Schulz, the centre-left challenger running against Chancellor Angela Merkel, vowed Sunday to…
Japan marks 75 years of Vatican ties with Noh theatre show
ROME – Japan has marked the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties with the Holy See…
UK: 6 hurt as car strikes people at Muslim celebration
LONDON – Six people, including three children, were injured Sunday after a car ran into…
Gordon Johnston leads Canada past India 3-2 and 2018 World Cup berth
LONDON – Gordon Johnston scored twice, including the game-winner on a backhand shot in the…
The Latest: Tear gas, checkpoints greet LGBT pride in Turkey
ISTANBUL – The Latest on the banned LGBT march in Istanbul (all times local): 6:45…
Kidnapped Border Patrol agent says he feared for family
EL PASO, Texas – An off-duty U.S. Border Patrol agent in Texas tells investigators he…
Toll in Colombia mine explosion rises to 13
CARACAS, Venezuela – Officials now say 13 people died in an explosion at an illegal…
Thank you note from Trump is ‘memorabilia’ for Newfoundland political watcher
BAULINE, N.L. – In a world of political cynicism and voter apathy, Doug Kavanagh is…
Iran’s president condemns ‘siege’ of Qatar by Arab nations
TEHRAN, Iran – Iran’s president Hassan Rouhani has told the Qatari Emir that the “siege…
Average US gas price drops 7 cents, as crude cost falls
CAMARILLO, Calif. – The average price of a gallon of regular-grade gasoline dropped 7 cents…
The Latest: Panels on 60 UK buildings fail fire safety tests
LONDON – The Latest on the response to deadly tower-block fire in London that killed…
Detroit judge to consider US freeze on Iraqi deportations
DETROIT – A federal judge in Detroit will consider whether to put a temporary national…
Turkey rejects Arab terms to Qatar, US urges sides to talk
ISTANBUL – Turkey’s president on Sunday rejected a demand by major Arab states to remove…
Gay pride parades sound a note of resistance – and face some
NEW YORK – Thousands of people lined the streets for gay pride parades Sunday in…