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Greece: Sunken ferry to be raised after fuel leaks
ATHENS, Greece – Greek authorities say the wreckage of a passenger ferry involved in an…
Jays’ McGuire fined after pleading no contest to disorderly conduct charge
CLEARWATER, Fla. – Toronto Blue Jays catcher Reese McGuire has pleaded no contest to a…
Trudeau takes a pass on meeting this week with Trump, Lopez Obrador
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is taking a pass on a meeting this week…
Convicted Florida killer back in Minnesota on murder charges
OWATONNA, Minn. – A Minnesota woman who pleaded guilty to fatally shooting a woman in…
World’s longest-surviving conjoined twin brothers die at 68
DAYTON, Ohio – The world’s longest-surviving conjoined twins died July 4 at the age of…
Police: Explosion leaves 7 dead, over 40 injured in Colombia
BOGOTA – A fuel truck fire in Colombia has left seven people dead and more…
With a view toward Iran, Israel launches spy satellite
JERUSALEM – Israel said it successfully launched a new spy satellite into space on Monday…
MPs reviewing virtual voting options to bolster COVID-19 Parliament
OTTAWA – As millions of Canadians contemplate what it will take to work long-term from…
Lac-Megantic marks seventh anniversary of 2013 rail disaster with memorial site
Seven years after a rail disaster decimated its downtown, Lac-Megantic sought Monday to honour both…
Global oil demand rebound from pandemic’s lows prompts price spike forecasts
CALGARY – Oil analysts say a rebound in the world’s hunger for oil has already…
Trading halted in Portugal energy firm amid corruption probe
LISBON, Portugal – The Lisbon stock exchange suspended trading in Portugal’s national energy provider EDP…
Russian journalist fined in case that drew broad outrage
MOSCOW – A Russian journalist on Monday was convicted on charges of condoning terrorism and…
Hong Kong police granted sweeping powers under security law
HONG KONG – In implementing the national security law for Hong Kong, police will have…
New this week: ‘Stateless,’ ‘Palm Springs,’ The Dalai Lama
Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV,…
German government split over police racial profiling study
BERLIN – Germany’s top security and justice officials are at odds over calls to study…
Hezbollah, Hamas blast Israel’s annexation plans
BEIRUT – Lebanon’s militant Hezbollah group and the Palestinian Hamas on Monday said Israel’s plan…
Brazil police finish investigation into National Museum fire
RIO DE JANEIRO – Brazil’s Federal Police on Monday wrapped up an investigation into a…
Israeli airline El Al reaches bailout deal with government
TEL AVIV, Israel – Israeli airline El Al said Monday it had reached a bailout…
NYC nail salons back in business but indoor dining on hold
NEW YORK – Nail salons and dog runs were back in business on Monday as…
A look at a Colorado Black man’s death in police encounter
DENVER – Amid the protests across the U.S. against excessive police force against people of…
Scientists urge WHO to acknowledge virus can spread in air
LONDON – More than 200 scientists have called for the World Health Organization and others…
Denise Richards details return to set on ‘Bold’ amid virus
LOS ANGELES – When Denise Richards returned to the set of CBS’ “The Bold and…
Man accused in Rideau Hall crash had rifle, shotguns, high-capacity magazine: RCMP
OTTAWA – The man charged with ramming a truck through a gate at Rideau Hall…
NHL says 35 players have tested positive for COVID-19 since June 8
NEW YORK – The NHL says 35 players have tested positive for the novel coronavirus…