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Thai restaurants on thin ice despite return of alcohol sales
BANGKOK – Thailand’s battered restaurant sector had two reasons to celebrate Monday as the country…
Review: Dylan’s ‘Rough and Rowdy Ways’ masterful, reflective
Bob Dylan, “Rough and Rowdy Ways” (Columbia) It may have seemed after three-straight records covering…
To help distance learning absentees, educators go sleuthing
HARTFORD, Conn. – After a knock on his door, third-grade student Jamie-Lee emerged to see…
Supreme Court rejects several gun rights cases for next term
WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court on Monday passed up several challenges to federal and state…
Alleged Darfur militia leader appears before ICC judge
THE HAGUE, Netherlands – An alleged Sudanese militia leader charged with more than 50 crimes…
Muslims join to demand police reforms, back black-led groups
In the wake of George Floyd’s death in police custody, dozens of American Muslim organizations…
Review: Ottessa Moshfegh offers an eccentric murder mystery
“Death in Her Hands,” by Ottessa Moshfegh (Penguin Press) Dark doesn’t even begin to describe…
Report details how woman without ticket boarded Delta flight
ORLANDO, Fla. – A woman without a ticket or government-issued ID walked past a Transportation…
Rogers family donating $60M to charities helping those hurt financially
TORONTO – The Rogers family is making a $60-million donation to various charities across Canada…
Alaska governor, mayor push Anchorage for space command post
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Alaska’s governor and the mayor of Anchorage asked the U.S. Air Force…
Kenai River subsistence rod-and-reel salmon fishing halted
KENAI, Alaska – Subsistence rod-and-reel fishing in Alaska’s Kenai River will be closed due to…
Russia expels 2 Czech diplomats in quid pro quo move
MOSCOW – Russia’s Foreign Ministry on Monday ordered two Czech diplomats to leave the country…
Cape Verde may send suspect to US without extradition treaty
LISBON, Portugal – A Colombian businessman linked to the Venezuelan government who is wanted in…
National Housing Council staffing and B.C. oil leak; In The News for June 15
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart…
Some tribes reopen their casinos despite state opposition
MASHANTUCKET, Conn. – Drivers heading down state roads leading to Foxwoods Resort Casino and Mohegan…
Bars reopening in New Orleans. Will tourists come?
NEW ORLEANS – Bar owners in New Orleans prepared for a soft opening, and an…
Popular Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, 34, found dead
MUMBAI, India – Popular Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput was found dead at his Mumbai…
Spike Lee issues apology after defending Woody Allen
NEW YORK – After voicing support for Woody Allen and criticizing cancel culture, Spike Lee…
Syrian security forces detain protesters in southern city
BEIRUT – Syrian security forces detained several demonstrators Monday in a southern city that has…
Afghans allege Iran police involved in attacks on refugees
KABUL – An Afghan lawmaker accused Iranian authorities on Monday of involvement in recent attacks…
EU official criticizes Polish campaign targeting LGBT people
WARSAW, Poland – A senior European Union official on Monday criticized a campaign by Polish…
American sentenced to 16 years in Russia on spying charges
MOSCOW – A Russian court on Monday sentenced an American businessman to 16 years in…
Beyoncé wants officers charged in black woman’s death
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Beyoncé has joined the call for charges against officers involved in the…
Turkey renews opposition to US sanctions on Iran
ANKARA, Turkey – Turkey on Monday reiterated its opposition to U.S. sanctions on neighbouring Iran,…