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Mandela biggest influence for Africa’s youth, survey says
JOHANNESBURG – Former South African President Nelson Mandela’s fight for freedom and human rights makes…
LL Bean inks first wholesaler partnerships in US
FREEPORT, Maine – L.L. Bean is expanding from its original model of direct-to-customer catalogue sales…
Pakistan validates most licenses of pilots working abroad
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s government has validated most of the licenses it issued to pilots working…
After Trump campaign swap, questions – and Kushner – remain
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump’s long-in-coming campaign shakeup rearranged some big job titles but isn’t…
Asia Today: South Korean prosecutors question church leader
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of – South Korean prosecutors on Friday questioned the leader of a…
Struggling India crosses 1 million coronavirus cases
NEW DELHI – India crossed 1 million coronavirus cases on Friday, third only to the…
Corey Hurren, accused in Rideau Hall gate-crashing, due for court hearing in Ottawa
OTTAWA – A man accused of threatening Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and carrying guns illegally…
Quake hits remote part of Papua New Guinea; no casualties
CANBERRA, Australia – A strong, deep earthquake shook inland Papua New Guinea on Friday, and…
UAE Mars mission liftoff on Japan rocket reset for Monday
TOKYO – The liftoff of a United Arab Emirates’ Mars orbiter, postponed due to bad…
Vancouver police push back on ‘defund’ movement, say communication could improve
VANCOUVER – Members of the Vancouver Police Department pushed back against the concept of defunding…
Israel supporter’s dramatic shift shocks establishment
JERUSALEM – An influential American commentator has sent shock waves through the Jewish establishment and…
Lives Lost: A doctor dubbed Turkey’s medical ‘Robin Hood’
ANKARA, Turkey – Dr. Murat Dilmener sometimes bent hospital rules in Istanbul to ensure patients…
Ex-US governor says Americans not released from Venezuela
CARACAS, Venezuela – Former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson said he met with Venezuelan President…
Russia is hacking virus vaccine trials, US, UK, Canada say
WASHINGTON – Western governments on Thursday accused hackers believed to be part of Russian intelligence…
Akinola, Pozuelo turn up the offence as Toronto FC defeats the Montreal Impact
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Toronto FC is looking dangerous at the MLS is Back…
Monsoon floods, landslides kill at least 221 in South Asia
NEW DELHI – Floods and landslides triggered by heavy monsoon rains have killed at least…
The Latest: Australia tries to contain outbreak to Melbourne
MELBOURNE, Australia — Australia’s Victoria state has reported a daily record of 428 new COVID-19…
Asylum rules test Trump’s legal skills to make new policy
SAN DIEGO – Critics of the Trump administration’s most sweeping set of rules to restrict…
Raptors Uprising GC sets scoring record in 13th straight NBA 2K League win
TORONTO – Raptors Uprising GC set the NBA 2K League single-game scoring record for the…
Post reports misconduct allegations against DC NFL team
The Washington Post reported Thursday that 15 female former employees of the city’s NFL franchise…
Heavy rains damage Edmonton’s Rogers Place, hub city plans to continue
EDMONTON – The group that owns the Edmonton Oilers says damage to its arena from…
Prosecutor: No time for evidence against arrested reporter
DES MOINES, Iowa – A prosecutor who is pursuing charges against an Iowa newspaper reporter…
PMO didn’t direct me to choose WE for volunteer program: Chagger
OTTAWA – The federal minister responsible for a $912-million student volunteering program said Prime Minister…
Judge: Californians can buy foie gras from out of state
LOS ANGELES – A federal judge has ruled that California residents can again legally buy…