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Effort underway to get Afghan women at risk of deportation to University of Regina
Parissa Ahmadi says the least worst thing that could happen if she doesn’t make it…
Flash floods triggered by heavy rains kill at least 49 people in northwestern Pakistan
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Flash floods triggered by heavy rains killed at least 49 people…
Castillo’s game-winning field goal lifts Bombers after late surge from Redblacks
WINNIPEG — Sergio Castillo was grateful he got a second chance. The Blue Bombers kicker…
Afghanistan is starting its fifth year of Taliban rule. Here are 5 things to know
The Taliban seized control of Afghanistan in 2021 for the second time. Since then, the…
Bondi names DEA head as DC’s ’emergency police commissioner,’ but capital leaders push back
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration, stepping up its crackdown on policing in the nation’s…
South Korea’s president vows to restore 2018 inter-Korean military agreement to ease tensions
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s new liberal president, Lee Jae Myung, said Friday…
John Daly II, Niall Shiels Donegan advance to US Amateur quarterfinals
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — John Daly II and Niall Shiels Donegan each won two matches…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Trump administration claims powers of DC police chief, strengthening federal grip on law enforcement WASHINGTON…
Canada’s Brooke Henderson back in contention in Portland Classic in bid to end long victory drought
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Two-time champion Brooke Henderson birdied all four par-5 holes for a…
Brooke Henderson back in contention in Portland Classic in bid to end long victory drought
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Two-time champion Brooke Henderson birdied all four par-5 holes for a…
The Latest: Bondi names DEA head ‘emergency police commissioner’ amid Trump’s takeover of DC police
Attorney General Pam Bondi has named the head of the Drug Enforcement Administration, Terry Cole,…
TIFF and filmmaker Barry Avrich reach resolution to screen Oct. 7 doc amid outcry
The Toronto International Film Festival and the filmmaker behind a documentary about the Hamas attacks…
Putin praises Trump’s efforts to end Ukraine war ahead of Friday summit in Alaska
LONDON (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday praised U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts…
Israel announces a settlement project that critics say will effectively cut the West Bank in two
MAALE ADUMIM, West Bank (AP) — Israel’s far-right finance minister said Thursday that a contentious…
California pushes partisan plan for new Democratic districts to counter Texas in fight for US House
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday his state will hold a…
Countries deadlocked on plastic production and chemicals as talks on a global treaty draw to a close
GENEVA (AP) — Negotiations on a global treaty to end plastic pollution will draw to…
Japan marks end of WWII as survivors remember wartime emperor’s surrender speech 80 years ago
TOKYO (AP) — Friday is the 80th anniversary of then-Emperor Hirohito’s announcement of Japan’s World…
Photo Gallery: Thomas Muller era begins for Vancouver Whitecaps
German soccer star Thomas Muller says he’s far from ready for retirement and remains focused…
South Carolina trooper dies days after being hit by a truck on an interstate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina trooper has died three days after he was…
Beyond books: The varied, and perhaps unexpected, free offerings at the library
Janelle Powell and her husband went to their local library branch for an electric saw…
What to know about past meetings between Putin and his American counterparts
Bilateral meetings between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his U.S. counterparts were a regular occurrence…
German soccer star Thomas Muller focused on winning titles with Vancouver Whitecaps
VANCOUVER — He’s won soccer’s biggest prizes, but Thomas Muller remains hungry. At 35 years…
Aid groups call on Israel to end ‘weaponization’ of aid in Gaza
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — More than 100 nonprofit groups warned Thursday that Israel’s…
Chinese tariff on canola seed comes into force as producers, premiers demand action
REGINA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he’s considering measures to support farmers hit by…