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Pakistan recalls Riyadh envoy after expat labourers complain
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan on Thursday recalled its ambassador to Saudi Arabia following complaints by expat…
Conservatives say record $8.47M raised so far in 2021 as election possibility looms
OTTAWA – The Conservative Party of Canada says it raised a record $8.47 million in…
UK film academy suspends Noel Clarke over misconduct claims
LONDON – Britain’s motion picture academy on Thursday suspended actor-director Noel Clarke after a newspaper…
Oklahoma court overturns two death sentences, citing McGirt
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals on Thursday overturned the death sentences…
Former UN human rights chief Louise Arbour tapped to review military sex misconduct
OTTAWA – The federal Liberal government is tapping former Supreme Court justice and UN high…
Billboard Awards: 16 nods for Weeknd, 6 for Morgan Wallen
NEW YORK – The Weeknd was snubbed by the Grammys but he’s the leading nominee…
Tennessee could mandate bathroom signs about transgender use
NASHVILLE – Tennessee lawmakers have passed a bill that requires businesses or government facilities open…
For Dave Grohl, what drives musicians is more than van
NEW YORK – Dave Grohl thought he was making a nostalgic film about the formative…
Oklahoma House OKs ban on teaching critical race theory
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma public school teachers would be prohibited from teaching certain concepts of…
Calgary Flames founding co-owner Byron “B.J.” Seaman dead at 97
CALGARY – Byron Seaman, one of the founding owners of the Calgary Flames, has died…
8 indicted in alcohol-related death after fraternity party
TOLEDO, Ohio – Seven college students in Ohio and another man were indicted in the…
Michigan sheriff’s deputy bitten by dog kills animal, owner
READING TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A sheriff’s deputy bitten by a dog in southern Michigan killed…
Gazan behind Mars drone says visiting home is no small step
BAYT ?ANUN, Palestinian Territory – An electronics engineer from Gaza, Loay Elbasyouni, had worked with…
De Grasse launches initiative to get cooped up Canadian kids out and running
After a crazy few months of being locked out of weight rooms, and scouring the…
Finland gets final bids for $12 billion fighter jet deal
HELSINKI – Finland says it has received final offers from all five manufacturers bidding in…
Hamilton reverts to pursuit of 2030 Commonwealth Games, Victoria interested in 2026
Hamilton resumed its quest to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games a century after the first…
Congress passes extension of opioid enforcement tool
WASHINGTON – Congress has voted to temporarily extend a sweeping tool that has helped federal…
Ryan Miller’s time: Ducks goalie to retire at end of season
ANAHEIM, Calif. – Ryan Miller smiled and choked up a bit when he considered how…
Modified mosquitoes to fight illness in Florida Keys
MIAMI – Genetically modified mosquitoes are being released in the Florida Keys in an effort…
Sheikh’s missing daughter casts shadow over Derby favourite
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has spent millions trying to win…
Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan trade blame for cross-border shelling
MOSCOW – Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan traded blame Thursday for cross-border shelling and clashes that left…
Jobless claims drop 13,000 to 553,000 as economy heals
WASHINGTON – The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dropped by 13,000 last week…
Jordanian prince, brother of late King Hussein, dies at 80
AMMAN, Jordan – Jordan’s Prince Mohammad bin Talal, the younger bother of the late King…
Recently signed forward Freddie Gillespie ready to seize opportunity with Raptors
Soon after signing his first 10-day contract with the Toronto Raptors, Freddie Gillespie quickly proved…