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Truckers’ protests in Iran grow and win support from prominent dissidents
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Truck drivers in Iran blocked roads and ports Wednesday…
Via Rail subsidiary paid Quebec marketing firm $330K as it pivoted to high-speed rail
MONTREAL — A federal Crown corporation paid more than $330,000 to an outside marketing firm…
Phineas and Ferb return this summer with zany new episodes and a small change
NEW YORK (AP) — The beloved cartoon duo Phineas and Ferb are returning for new…
What to know about a cholera outbreak in Sudan that has killed over 170 people
CAIRO (AP) — A fast-spreading cholera outbreak has hit Sudan, killing 172 people, with more…
Sen. Cory Booker expands upon historic Senate floor speech for new book, ‘Stand’
NEW YORK (AP) — Sen. Cory Booker has expanded upon his historic Senate floor speech…
Comic Lisa Gilroy promises ‘manic’ energy at streaming-only Canadian Screen Awards
TORONTO — When Lisa Gilroy was asked to host this year’s Canadian Screen Awards, she…
Dolly Parton leans on her faith after losing husband of nearly 60 years
NEW YORK (AP) — Dolly Parton’s angelic voice floated throughout her first gospel album in…
Michael Cera and Wes Anderson were destined to make a movie together
CANNES, France (AP) — When Michael Cera was announced as joining the cast of a…
11-year-old boy is Cambodia’s fourth bird flu death this year
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — An 11-year-old boy died from bird flu in Cambodia’s fourth…
Brazilian nuns go viral after beatboxing on Catholic TV
SAO PAULO (AP) — Two Brazilian nuns have gone viral after dropping an impromptu beatbox…
Chinese pop music’s ‘deeply local’ Canadian story shines in Vancouver exhibition
VANCOUVER — A new exhibition on Cantopop and Mandopop music in Vancouver is a Canadian…
Moscovitch’s drama ‘Red Like Fruit’ explores power and memory in post-#MeToo era
TORONTO — A seasoned storyteller whose work often probes the complexities of consent and shades…
French surgeon sentenced to 20 years in prison for raping and abusing hundreds of patients
A 74-year-old former surgeon was given a maximum 20-year prison sentence Wednesday by a French…
A search continues for 6 people missing after a chemical plant explosion in China
BEIJING (AP) — Rescuers searched Wednesday for six people still missing after an explosion at…
Dealer gets 19 years in prison for providing drugs that killed prominent NYC transgender activist
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City drug dealer who admitted providing the fentanyl-laced…