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IMF agrees to $50 billion deal to help Argentina’s economy
WASHINGTON – Argentina and the International Monetary Fund agreed Thursday on a three-year $50 billion…
Justice Department says heart of health law unconstitutional
WASHINGTON – The Trump administration said in a court filing late Thursday that it will…
So close but so far: Premier prize eludes NDP’s Andrea Horwath in Ontario
HAMILTON – For a few short weeks, Andrea Horwath appeared tantalizingly close to the Ontario…
US Embassy in China sends new alert for mystery health issue
GUANGZHOU, China – The U.S. Embassy in China sent its second alert in two weeks…
“Dancing Doctor” accused of malpractice, license suspended
ATLANTA – Authorities have suspended the license of a doctor in suburban Atlanta who posted…
Iowa GOP zero in on wealth of Democratic governor candidate
DES MOINES, Iowa – For a Republican Party that celebrates capitalism and the American dream…
UN warns attack on Yemen port threatens innocent civilians
CAIRO – The United Nations warned on Friday that a military attack or siege by…
Romania’s measles outbreak kills dozens of children
CHITILA, Romania – An outbreak of measles in Romania has killed dozens of infants and…
Greece govt presents final creditor-mandated reforms
ATHENS, Greece – Greece’s left-led government has presented to parliament a final raft of creditor-mandated…
Palestinians killed in protest near Gaza-Israeli border
GAZA, Palestinian Territory – Israeli troops fired live rounds and tear gas as thousands of…
Flu season was one of the deadliest for US children
NEW YORK – The past flu season was the deadliest for U.S. children in nearly…
After an early stumble, US stock indexes end modestly higher
NEW YORK – The stock market shook off a bumpy start and ended modestly higher…
Europe pledges $40 million to help Venezuelans
CARACAS, Venezuela – The European Union will spend more than $40 million to help Venezuelans…
Celebrity suicides highlight troubling trend in midlife
CHICAGO – The deaths of celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain and fashion designer Kate Spade highlight…
Saskatoon man calls for changes to assisted-dying law after wife’s death
David Dunn sat beside his wife, held her in his arms and watched as she…
US mayors push to curb gun violence, help immigrants
BOSTON – A bipartisan coalition of U.S. mayors called Friday for policies to curb gun…
Police and protesters face off during anti-G7 ‘day of disruption’ in Quebec City
QUEBEC – Police chased anti-G7 protesters through the streets of Quebec City on Friday, as…
Trump signals support for states deciding if pot is legal
LOS ANGELES – President Donald Trump said Friday that he was inclined to support a…
Grim task as forensic experts ID Guatemala volcano victims
ESCUINTLA, Guatemala – Forensic experts worked Friday on the grim task of identifying dozens of…
Vancouver’s conversion therapy ban more than symbolic for identity: experts
VICTORIA – A ban on the practice of so-called conversion therapy in Vancouver sends a…
Justice Department move on health law has risks for GOP
WASHINGTON – The Trump administration’s decision to stop defending in court the Obama health law’s…
Iranians facing higher delays for permanent residency than other nationalities
OTTAWA – Amin Jafari Sojahrood says he felt at home right away in Canada after…
Montreal women’s shelters raise alarm over lack of beds for homeless women
MONTREAL – A lack of shelter space for homeless women in Montreal is forcing them…
Asian markets mixed ahead of Trump-Kim summit in Singapore
BEIJING – Asian markets were mixed Monday before President Donald Trump planned to meet North…