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Vaccine trial stopped after neurological symptoms detected
LONDON – A woman who received an experimental coronavirus vaccine developed severe neurological symptoms that…
In Chile, life goes on for loved ones after COVID-19
SANTIAGO, Chile – Red-eyed from crying, José Collantes Navarro couldn’t contain himself and crumpled against…
Alec Baldwin and wife Hilaria welcome fifth child together
LOS ANGELES – It’s a party of five for Alec Baldwin and his wife Hilaria…
Wild weather hikes Alberta insured damages above national average at nearly $2B
EDMONTON – A series of severe weather events in Alberta this year has led to…
Greece to keep refugees on island after camp gutted by fire
MORIA, Greece – Thousands of migrants left homeless after fires gutted a sprawling refugee camp…
Quebecers who don’t follow COVID-19 mask guidelines to face fines as of Saturday
Quebecers who flout rules requiring face coverings in indoor public spaces will be subject to…
EU demands UK drop a planned law that breaches Brexit deal
LONDON – Instead of closing in on a future trade deal, the European Union and…
Letters reveal public distaste for booze in JFK White House
BOSTON – It was a tempest in a teapot — or, more accurately, a whiskey…
Canadian Eugenie Bouchard knocks off top seed to reach Istanbul quarterfinals
ISTANBUL – Canadian qualifier Eugenie Bouchard has advanced to the quarterfinals of the Istanbul Tennis…
Macron urges tough EU stance against Turkish ‘provocations’
PARIS – Leaders of EU countries on the Mediterranean were expected on Thursday to send…
Georgia Police: 3 shot, wounded after fight at Waffle House
DECATUR, Ga. – Three people were shot and wounded Thursday morning after a fight broke…
Judge: Ex-school security guard to pay $3M in sex abuse case
CHICAGO – A federal judge has ordered a former security guard at a suburban Chicago…
Belgium to return tooth to family of slain Congolese icon
KINSHASA, Congo – Congolese independence hero Patrice Lumumba met a grisly end after his assassination…
Mexico president regrets protester killing, wants justice
MEXICO CITY – Mexico President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said Thursday he regretted the killing…
Curling schedule loses six more events because of COVID-19
Curling Canada has cancelled six more events in 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The…
Building collapses in Pakistani city of Karachi, killing 1
KARACHI, Pakistan – A multistory building that developed cracks during recent heavy monsoon rains in…
Israel’s Netanyahu pressed to sign conflict-of-interest deal
JERUSALEM – With Israel’s prime minister lashing out at him nearly every day, the country’s…
US will end current health screening of some travellers
WASHINGTON – The United States plans to end enhanced health screening of travellers from certain…
Polish energy giant Orlen aims at 2050 emission neutrality
WARSAW, Poland – Poland’s oil and energy giant PKN Orlen says it is aiming at…
Newfoundland and Labrador’s Liberal government to table 2020 budget Sept. 30
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – Newfoundland and Labrador will see its first budget under newly installed…
Guatemala to reopen borders next week after 6 months
GUATEMALA CITY – Guatemala plans to reopen its borders next week, six months after closing…
Leaders in Mali meet with junta for conference on transition
BAMAKO, Mali – Leaders of Mali’s military junta who deposed the West African country’s president…
Hannah Gadsby, Howie Mandel among headliners for JFL’s free online festival
MONTREAL – Just For Laughs has unveiled a lineup featuring more than 100 artists for…
Pakistan detains 15 after gang rape of woman on highway
LAHORE, Pakistan – Pakistani police said they detained 15 people for questioning on Thursday, after…