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Quebec physicist linked to Nobel-winning research urges Canada to ‘value science’
MONTREAL – A Quebec-born scientist who has contributed to research that won his collaborator this…
In ‘Lamb,’ a haunting Icelandic film about motherhood
Noomi Rapace flew into Iceland to film “Lamb” on a Sunday and on Monday morning,…
Israeli court ruling on major holy site angers Palestinians
JERUSALEM (AP) — A ruling by a local Israeli court in favor of a Jewish…
Ontario looks to allow permanent cannabis delivery, pickup for private stores
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Ontario wants to permanently give private cannabis retailers the option of offering…
Meek Mill’s ‘Expensive Pain’ comes with a heavy cost
NEW YORK (AP) — Meek Mill is not behind prison bars. He’s no longer required…
Dad who fled Afghanistan sues US to reunite with young sons
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Afghan man was attending a conference in California as part…
Do Conservatives think conscience rights cover referrals? O’Toole, MP appear split
OTTAWA – Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole’s latest position on conscience rights appears to be offside…
UN: 10,000 displaced as clashes escalate over key Yemen city
ABOARD GEO BARENTS (AP) — Fighting over the key Yemeni city of Marib has displaced…
US-China challenge: Easing tensions despite differences
BEIJING (AP) — In a relationship as fraught as America’s and China’s, just an agreement…
Sonia Sanchez wins $250,000 prize for lifetime achievement
NEW YORK (AP) — Poet, educator and activist Sonia Sanchez is this year’s winner of…
South Sudan orders bank accounts of activists frozen
JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — South Sudan has ordered the freezing of bank accounts of…
Nadia Chaudhri, neuroscientist who shared her journey with cancer, dies at 43
MONTREAL – Nadia Chaudhri, the Montreal neuroscientist who gained a worldwide following while spending her…
Racialized health-care workers claim systemic racism in Montreal health authority
MONTREAL – Marie Ngo Hott, an orderly at one of Montreal’s largest health authorities, says…
CIA creates working group on China as threats keep rising
WASHINGTON (AP) — The CIA said Thursday it will create a top-level working group on…
Mainstream Republicans seek to ‘rescue’ Idaho – from the GOP
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho’s Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin wants to be the state’s governor…
Walmart Canada says it plans to hire 12,000 permanent new employees ahead of holidays
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Walmart Canada says it plans to hire 12,000 permanent new employees to…
US health experts urge flu shots to avoid ‘twindemic’
The U.S. is gearing up in case of a bad flu season on top of…
Myanmar court bars translator at secrets trial of Australian
BANGKOK (AP) — A court in Myanmar ruled Thursday that it will not allow a…
Sens sign Tyler Ennis; Colin White out 4-6 months with shoulder injury
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Senators signed winger Tyler Ennis to a one-year contract worth US$900,000…
Croatia probes reports of police violence against migrants
SARAJEVO, Bosnia (AP) — Croatia launched an investigation Thursday into new allegations that members of…
Russia to host Taliban, other Afghan parties for talks
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia is set to host the Taliban and other Afghan factions for…
What to expect as US weighs COVID shots for younger kids
The Food and Drug Administration is considering whether to allow COVID-19 vaccinations in children ages…
Congo’s famous mountain gorilla dies at 14 in Virunga Park
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Ndakasi, a mountain gorilla who famously posed for a selfie with…
Haley, Scott, Rubio advising group pushing for GOP diversity
A group intent on expanding Republican power over state-level offices is rolling out a national…