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Security Council backs UN chief’s call for Yemen cease-fire
TANZANIA, Tanzania – The U.N. Security Council on Friday endorsed the secretary-general’s call for the…
Playing sports while sequestered harder for athletes with families
For many athletes, the prospect of professional sports slowly emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic to…
COVID dreams? Pandemic stress, more free time could be leading to vivid visions
The COVID-19 pandemic has already impacted virtually every waking moment of our lives. Now it…
‘A League of Their Own’ inspired baseball pioneer Croteau
There were moments when Julie Croteau’s baseball path was a lonely one even as she…
Why we watch: Sports movies’ emotional connections resonate
For now and the foreseeable future, thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, there are no live…
Former CFL star Flutie gives U.S. President Trump a passing grade
Former CFL star quarterback Doug Flutie says U.S. President Donald Trump — Flutie’s boss during…
COVID dreams? Pandemic stress, more free time could be leading to vivid visions
The COVID-19 pandemic has already impacted virtually every waking moment of our lives. Now it…
Spirit AeroSystems bringing back some furloughed workers
WICHITA, Kan. – A major aircraft parts supplier in Kansas is expected to bring about…
As millions of workers apply for help, mothers-to-be say they can’t get CERB
OTTAWA – Nearly one month ago, Effie Poole was laid off from her job as…
Look left, turn right.. jump! Islands offer remote tourism
LONDON – Wish you could travel to a faraway island during the lockdown? The Faroe…
China pushes back on Trump administration coronavirus theory
WASHINGTON – China is pushing back against President Donald Trump and some of his officials,…
Rolling Stones to join Gaga for TV event battling COVID-19
NEW YORK – The Rolling Stones will join Lady Gaga, Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder and…
Freeze carbon tax, delay new climate regs during virus crisis, oil lobby asks
OTTAWA – Canada’s oil and gas producers have asked the federal government to freeze the…
Wolfpack get notice of pay cuts as rugby league tightens belt during pandemic
Toronto Wolfpack players and staff have been sent word outlining wage cuts due to the…
Florida’s jobless rate shoots to 4.3%, highest in 2 years
ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida’s unemployment rate shot up to 4.3% in March, as coronavirus-induced closures…
Transat to rehire 4,000 employees with federal subsidy as planes remain parked
MONTREAL – Transat A.T. Inc. plans to use the federal emergency wage subsidy to rehire…
UK youth orchestra plays ‘Ode to Joy’ alone but together
LONDON – A nationwide lockdown isn’t stopping Britain’s National Youth Orchestra from making music —…
Pitbull launches new song to inspire during the pandemic
LOS ANGELES – Pitbull is looking to uplift his fans around the world with a…
South Africa’s shuttered storefronts a sign of economic pain
JOHANNESBURG – It’s been more than three weeks since Moses equipped a kitchen, Yambu welded…
Flutie says Canada should be proud of Hubbard being Heisman Trophy finalist
Canadian Chuba Hubbard will have a tough act to follow this season. His own. The…
Asia Today: Abe says social distancing still insufficient
BANGKOK – Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said coronavirus social distancing efforts are still insufficient…
Poorer nations face bigger risk in easing virus restrictions
BEIRUT – As some wealthier Western nations begin easing coronavirus restrictions, many developing countries, particularly…
US-Russian space crew lands safely in Kazakhstan
MOSCOW – A U.S.-Russian crew landed safely Friday in the steppes of Kazakhstan following a…
German diocese transfers black priest after death threat
BERLIN – Catholic Church officials in Germany say they are transferring a black priest to…