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Champagne deplores suggestion of military solution in Azerbaijan-Armenia fight
OTTAWA – Foreign Affairs Minister François-Philippe Champagne said Friday he deplores a statement by Azerbaijan’s…
Crown, defence in Fredericton shooting trial agree accused had mental disorder
FREDERICTON – The Crown and defence at a murder trial in Fredericton have agreed that…
Judge lets ex-cop charged in Floyd’s death live out of state
MINNEAPOLIS – A Minnesota judge cited safety concerns as he issued new conditions of release…
COVID-19 cases, deaths surge ahead of long weekend, restrictions tighten in hotspots
Canadians began the Thanksgiving long weekend amid a surging second wave that pushed public health…
Brits accused in beheading of hostages plead not guilty
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Two British men charged with helping the Islamic State group carry out…
Delaware suspect in Whitmer plot was pardoned last year
DOVER, Del. – The Delaware man charged in federal court with conspiring to kidnap Michigan…
Ex-officer charged in George Floyd’s death freed on $1M bond
MINNEAPOLIS – The former Minneapolis police officer charged with murder in the death of George…
TSX notches slight gains on light trading day with gold up, oil down
TORONTO – The Toronto Stock Exchange closed slightly higher on Friday, as oil prices fell…
Former premier Jean Charest suing Quebec government for $1M for privacy violation
MONTREAL – Former premier Jean Charest is suing the Quebec government for violation of his…
A win Sunday in Cincinnati and league-leading Toronto FC clinches MLS playoff berth
A win Sunday in Cincinnati and Toronto FC becomes the first MLS team to clinch…
2 migrants die in Panama, one of COVID-19
PANAMA CITY – Two migrants died shortly after entering Panama through the jungle-covered border with…
Trump says experimental drugs may have saved him from virus
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump said Friday he could have become very ill and might…
Yellowstone Park reports most-ever September visitors
BOZEMAN, Mont. – Yellowstone National Park has reported that it had the most-ever September visitors.…
Byelections called now because future risks from COVID-19 could be worse: Trudeau
OTTAWA – The two federal byelections underway in Toronto will continue even as cases of…
Anglers, hikers warned of river fluctuations on Capilano River
VANCOUVER – Fishermen, kayakers and hikers are being warned of potential fluctuations in the water…
UAE sheikhdom hopes Bear Grylls camp draws pandemic tourists
JEBEL JAIS MOUNTAIN, United Arab Emirates – The northern-most sheikhdom in the United Arab Emirates…
Jack White to replace Morgan Wallen as ‘SNL’ musical guest
NEW YORK – Jack White will be the last-minute replacement musical guest on “Saturday Night…
Small explosion at bakery in Lebanese capital kills 4 people
BEIRUT – A diesel tank exploded inside a Beirut building on Friday night, killing four…
Connecticut city OKs renaming sewage plant for John Oliver
It’s official. Every time residents of Danbury, Connecticut, flush, they will be sending their special…
Man featured on ‘Tiger King’ charged with animal cruelty
RICHMOND, Va. – A wild animal trainer featured in the popular “Tiger King” series on…
Legault calls on Quebecers to make ‘sacrifices’ to slow COVID-19 spread
MONTREAL – Premier Francois Legault called on Quebecers to make “sacrifices” and avoid contact with…
Broadway shutdown due to virus extended again until May 30
NEW YORK – Fans of Broadway will have to wait a little longer for shows…
A long road: Weed goes on sale years after approval in Maine
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine – Mainers got their first opportunity to legally buy marijuana for recreational…
Mighty Heart tops the list of nominations for $400,000 Breeders’ Stakes turf event
TORONTO – Mighty Heart, the Queen’s Plate and Prince of Wales champion, tops the list…