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Fashion flap: Serena OK with French Open despite catsuit ban
NEW YORK – Serena Williams isn’t worried about a dress code at the French Open.…
Afghan ambassador to US to replace national security adviser
KABUL – Afghan president Asharf Ghani accepted the resignation Saturday of the country’s national security…
Tourist bus crashes in Bulgaria; 16 reported killed
SOFIA, Bulgaria – Bulgarian authorities say a tourist bus has flipped over on a highway…
Congo: 2 who received experimental Ebola treatment recover
KINSHASA, Congo – Congo’s health ministry says two of the first 10 people to receive…
Italy: Catholic church, Albania, Ireland to take migrants
ROME – Catholic bishops, tiny Albania and Ireland agreed to take the 140 migrants blocked…
The Latest: Pope gets lukewarm reception in Ireland
DUBLIN – The Latest on Pope Francis’ trip to Ireland (all times local): 11 p.m.…
Oklahoma awards first medical marijuana patient licenses
OKLAHOMA CITY – More than 1,600 people and businesses applied for Oklahoma medical marijuana licenses…
Reaction to the death of Arizona Sen. John McCain
Reaction to the death of Republican Sen. John McCain of Arizona: “My deepest sympathies and…
Captivity, candour and hard votes: 9 moments that made McCain
WASHINGTON – John McCain lived most of his life in the public eye, surviving war,…
Bullying’s a big no-no, so what can parents do if their child targets other kids?
TORONTO – Little Johnny may not be a perfect angel, but his parents believe he’s…
Quebec campaign: Liberals pledge expanded dental coverage, Coalition talks school taxes
MONTREAL – The Quebec Liberals on Sunday dusted off an old promise to expand free…
For McCain, a cross-country farewell from public, presidents
WASHINGTON – Two former presidents are expected to speak at Sen. John McCain’s service and…
Algeria says cholera outbreak “completely under control.”
ALGIERS, Algeria – Algeria’s government is rejecting trade union calls to delay the start of…
Social justice movement veterans help Poor People’s Campaign
CARTHAGE, N.C. – As the Poor People’s Campaign launches a new initiative, its charismatic leader…
Gaming tournament shooting highlights security or lack of it
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A champion gamer’s decision to open fire Sunday afternoon during a video…
Israeli court allows entry to Hamas kin for medical care
JERUSALEM – Israel’s Supreme Court has ruled that five critically ill women from Gaza may…
Iran’s ex-president tweets in defence of Serena Williams
TEHRAN, Iran – Tennis star Serena Williams has received support over her recent catsuit controversy…
Quebec nurse donates Taylor Swift tickets to Michigan teen with brain injury
DETROIT – When Taylor Swift takes the stage at Detroit’s Ford Field Tuesday night, tens…
Militia fighting in Libya’s Tripoli kills 5
BENGHAZI, Libya – Libya’s U.N.-backed government says fierce fighting between rival militias in the capital…
Buck a beer in effect, but beer and wine in corner stores still a while away
TORONTO – Buck a beer went into effect in Ontario on Monday, fulfilling one of…
The Latest: Makeshift memorials for McCain grow in Phoenix
WASHINGTON – The Latest on services for Sen. John McCain and other related activities after…
Cold, dry climate shifts linked to Neanderthal disappearance
NEW YORK – Ancient periods of cold and dry climate helped our species replace Neanderthals…
After cascade of criticism, Trump honours McCain’s service
WASHINGTON – Glowering in public and near-silent for two days, President Donald Trump relented under…
Watchdog: 20 per cent of Russia’s Duma is ‘power lobby’
MOSCOW – Anti-corruption watchdog Transparency International says about one-fifth of the members of Russia’s lower…