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Pentagon identifies remains of NYC Marine killed in WWII
NEW YORK – Military officials say they’ve identified the remains of a U.S. Marine from…
HIV epidemic ‘coming under control’ in nation with top rate
JOHANNESBURG – The United States government says the HIV epidemic is “coming under control” in…
Britain plans to cut red tape for transgender people
LONDON – The British government plans to make it easier for people to change gender…
Abe denies abusing influence in Japan favouritism scandal
TOKYO – Grilled by opposition lawmakers as approval ratings for his Cabinet sink, Japanese Prime…
Rising Chinese politician under investigation for corruption
BEIJING – One-time rising Chinese political star Sun Zhengcai is being investigated for violations of…
Kosovo President fails political compromise for new Cabinet
PRISTINA, Kosovo – Kosovo’s president has failed to secure a compromise among political parties to…
Kelowna, B.C., teen completes English Channel swim, raising thousands for charity
KELOWNA, B.C. – While many teens spend summers relaxing, a 17-year-old from Kelowna, B.C., has…
Infrastructure bank studied as funding option for U.S.-Canada high-speed rail
OTTAWA – Washington state is exploring whether Canada’s new infrastructure bank could help finance a…
The Latest: Duterte meets with protesters outside Congress
MANILA, Philippines – The Latest on Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s state of the nation speech…
Shakespeare’s Globe names Michelle Terry artistic director
LONDON – Shakespeare’s Globe — London’s open-air, Elizabethan-style playhouse — announced Monday that Olivier Award-winning…
At least 8 dead after suicide bombers hit camps in Nigeria
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – At least eight people are dead after female suicide bombers attacked two…
IMF raises outlook for economic growth in Canada, expected to be tops for G7
OTTAWA – The International Monetary Fund expects Canada to lead the G7 for economic growth…
Chris Harrison, Sage Steele to return as Miss America hosts
NEW YORK – ABC says Chris Harrison and Sage Steele are returning to host “The…
Robert Kubica to test 2017 Renault car, fuels talk of return
BUDAPEST, Hungary – Robert Kubica’s road to a remarkable Formula One return should be clearer…
Brazilians funneled as “slaves” by US church, ex-members say
SPINDALE, N.C. – When Andre Oliveira answered the call to leave his Word of Faith…
Slovenia to destroy WWII bomb found in treasure hunt game
LJUBLJANA, Slovenia – Slovenian authorities say they will dismantle a World War II bomb that…
Girl’s HIV infection seems under control without AIDS drugs
A South African girl born with the AIDS virus has kept her infection suppressed for…
Ontario’s modern-day town criers compete in annual contest and have a wedding
Before the internet, before TV or radio, even before newspapers, there was an earlier source…
A quick sketch of Omar Khadr’s family
TORONTO – A quick sketch of news-making members of the Toronto-based family of Omar Khadr:…
US student is freed after week held in China in taxi dispute
BILLINGS, Mont. – An American university student is free after being detained for a week…
Manchester City signs left-back Benjamin Mendy from Monaco
MANCHESTER, England – Manchester City announced the signing of left-back Benjamin Mendy from Monaco on…
Nightclub shooting on Paraguay-Brazil border kills 4
ASUNCION, Paraguay – Police in Paraguay say a shooting at a nightclub near Brazil has…
Norbord OSB mill in 100 Mile House, B.C., resumes production after wildfires
TORONTO – Norbord Inc. (TSX:OSB) says its oriented strand board mill in 100 Mile House,…
Australian consumer watchdog investigates air bag recall
SYDNEY, Australia – Australia’s consumer watchdog said on Monday it was urgently seeking information from…