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UN says ‘encouraged’ by Libyan calls to resume peace talks
CAIRO – The United Nations on Sunday said it was encouraged by calls to resume…
Attackers kill 10 at Mexican drug rehab centre
MEXICO CITY – A group of men attacked a drug rehabilitation centre in central Mexico…
About 1/3 of B.C. students returned to schools last week in gradual re-opening
VICTORIA – Nearly a third of elementary- and secondary-school students in British Columbia returned to…
Spain PM: pandemic increased mortality among non-virus ill
BARCELONA, Spain – Spain’s prime minister acknowledged Sunday that the country’s COVID-19 outbreak not only…
Palestinian Islamic Jihad leader buried in Syria
DAMASCUS, Syria – The former head of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad movement was laid to…
‘I’m one of you’: Black firefighter says he was profiled
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Officials apologized to a black Rhode Island firefighter who says he was…
Istanbul residents ignore virus rules on first weekend out
Istanbul residents flocked to the city’s shores and parks on the first weekend with no…
Criminals stealing unemployment benefits as claims surge
Criminals are seizing on a surge in job losses to steal unemployment benefits from Americans…
George Floyd’s body returns to Houston for final services
Houston’s police chief says the body of George Floyd has arrived in Texas for a…
‘A long time coming’: Iconic Lee statue to be removed
RICHMOND, Va. – David Harris Jr., a nephew of humanitarian and tennis legend Arthur Ashe,…
Fan experience to change profoundly amid COVID-19 pandemic
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Dayton Moore remembers so clearly the vast sections of empty seats…
Class of 2020: Battle-scarred and resilient amid new crises
On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, a young woman in Texas — as yet…
Street gatherings bring joy in Hell’s Kitchen in pandemic
NEW YORK – On a late Friday afternoon, there is joy and fraternity found on…
Asia Today: India sees 10,000 new cases ahead of reopenings
NEW DELHI – India reported 9,971 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, another single-day high for…
Parts of Navy Pier to reopen Wednesday with masked staff
Chicago’s Navy Pier plans to begin reopening Wednesday, nearly three months after closing as part…
Workers to begin untangling charred metal web on Notre Dame
PARIS – Workers suspended from ropes will be lowered into the charred remains of scaffolding…
‘I’m really proud’: NHLPA chief on players speaking out about social justice
Don Fehr didn’t attend to his college graduation. The shootings at Kent State — where…
‘What happened inside the hospital?’ Family of Regina man wants answers
REGINA – Grieving relatives of a football player who they say died by suicide after…
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week
TORONTO – Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming…
‘More and more claims:’ Pandemic lawsuits could tie up courts for years
CALGARY – Lawsuits involving seniors homes, airlines, universities and ticket providers affected by COVID-19 could…
Lebanon deescalates sectarian clashes after tense night
BEIRUT – The Lebanese military on Sunday said overnight riots and sectarian tensions in central…
Left out: More workers now losing hope of getting back jobs
NEW YORK – Eric Benz didn’t worry very much when his graphic design firm in…
Afghan cricket team starts training despite virus fears
KABUL – Afghanistan’s national cricket team began a month-long training camp Sunday, even as the…
Drive-ins offer Quebecers rare trip to movies during COVID-19 pandemic
DORVAL, Que. – Perched atop the family’s white SUV, Keero Birla’s two children, Kishan and…