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Who have provinces pegged to receive COVID-19 vaccines in the coming weeks?
As COVID-19 vaccine supplies ramp up across the country, most provinces and territories have released…
Peter MacKay to sit out this week’s Conservative party convention
OTTAWA – Former Conservative leadership candidate and longtime party stalwart Peter MacKay won’t attend the…
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Wednesday, March 17, 2021
The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on…
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Wednesday, March 17, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Wednesday,…
Where Syria uprising began 10 years ago, dissent still rife
BEIRUT – A neglected provincial city amid the farmlands of the south, Daraa was the…
Georgia massage parlour shootings leave 8 dead; man captured
ATLANTA – Shootings at two massage parlours in Atlanta and one in the suburbs Tuesday…
Canadian Milos Raonic beats American Tommy Paul at Mexican Open
Canadian Milos Raonic is heading to the second round in Acapulco. The fourth-seeded Raonic toppled…
In Pennsylvania, Biden showcases aid to small businesses
CHESTER, Pa. – President Joe Biden turned up at a minority-owned flooring business in suburban…
Asian shares mixed after US stock fall ahead of Fed meeting
TOKYO – Asian shares were mixed Wednesday as world markets cautiously awaited the U.S. central…
2 people dead in Southern California fireworks explosion
ONTARIO, Calif. – Two people were killed when a large fireworks stash exploded Tuesday in…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Georgia massage parlour shootings leave 8 dead; man captured ATLANTA (AP) — Shootings at two…
Mexico: shadowy lab tested 44 Argentines for COVID in Cancun
MEXICO CITY – Not only did 44 Argentine students apparently catch COVID-19 during a trip…
UN: Yemen conflict escalates as country speeds toward famine
CAMEROON, Cameroon – The United Nations warned Tuesday that an offensive by Houthi rebels in…
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Tuesday, March 16, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday,…
Laurie Blouin, Mark McMorris capture world titles for Canada
ASPEN, Colo. – Canada earned double gold in snowboard big air as Laurie Blouin and…
Deadly violence resumes in Myanmar after peaceful protests
YANGON, Myanmar – At least two people protesting last month’s military coup were reported shot…
Honduras still has no results from primary voting
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras – Two days later, Honduras still has no results from Sunday’s primaries to…
Le Chateau brand for sale by U.S. advisory firm under creditor protection process
NEW YORK – A U.S. advisory firm is hoping that Canadian clothing retailer Le Chateau…
Brazil’s Bolsonaro names 4th health minister during pandemic
SAO PAULO – With COVID-19 still raging in Brazil, President Jair Bolsonaro picked his fourth…
Chicago eyes April return to class for high school students
CHICAGO – Public high school students in Chicago could return to class for limited in-person…
Biden: Cuomo should resign if investigation confirms claims
NEW YORK – The pressure against New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo over sexual harassment allegations…
Once tortured in Iranian jail, ex-Marine fights spy claims
WASHINGTON – After Amir Hekmati was released from Iranian custody in a 2016 deal trumpeted…
White House sets low expectations for China talks in Alaska
The White House is setting low expectations ahead of Secretary of State Antony Blinken and…
Raptors’ VanVleet said the blame and guilt associated with COVID-19 is unfair
Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet has been vocal for months about the blame laid on…