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Kashmir residents suffer through a dry winter waiting for snow. Experts point to climate change
SRINAGAR, India (AP) — A prolonged dry spell is sweeping across the Indian-controlled portion of…
Guatemalans hope for a peaceful transition of power with Bernardo Arévalo’s upcoming inauguration
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Guatemalan President-elect Bernardo Arévalo’s imminent inauguration and the unrelenting pursuit of…
During 100 days of war, a Gaza doctor pushes through horror and loss in his struggle to save lives
RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — For a few hours every day or night, Dr. Suhaib…
Global Affairs Canada changing policy as gay diplomat wins surrogacy expenses case
OTTAWA – A gay employee of Global Affairs Canada posted in China, who travelled to…
In 100 days, the Israel-Hamas war has transformed the region. The fighting shows no signs of ending
JERUSALEM (AP) — Sunday marks 100 days that Israel and Hamas have been at war.…
Los Angeles police chief announces retirement after tumultuous tenure marked by pandemic, protests
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles police chief announced his retirement from the head…
Snow, ice, wind and bitter cold pummels the northern US in dangerous winter storm
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A dangerous winter storm swept the northern U.S. on Friday, with…
Record cold in Western Canada triggers havoc across B.C., Alberta
The extreme cold in Western Canada has delayed air travel, set off traffic chaos in…
Israel defends itself at the UN’s top court against allegations of genocide in Gaza
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Accused of committing genocide against Palestinians, Israel insisted at the…
Housing crunch prompts efforts to stabilize immigration levels, say federal ministers
OTTAWA – Housing Minister Sean Fraser and Immigration Minister Marc Miller say the federal government…
Mayday call from burning cargo ship in New Jersey prompted doomed rescue effort for 2 firefighters
UNION, N.J. (AP) — The Grande Costa D’Avorio cargo ship was being loaded with 1,200…
Quaker Oats expands recall of granola bars and cereals for salmonella risk
The Quaker Oats Company has added two dozen additional types of granola bars, cereals and…
Democratic lawmakers in New Mexico take aim at gun violence, panhandling, retail crime and hazing
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s governor presented a broad suite of legislative proposals…
Number of newly licensed Quebec nurses reaches 10-year low
MONTREAL – The number of new nursing licences issued in Quebec has declined for a…
Leon Wildes, immigration lawyer who fought to prevent John Lennon’s deportation, dead at age 90
Leon Wildes, a prominent immigration lawyer best known for his landmark, yearslong fight in the…
Mississippi officials say water in state capital is safe one day after E. coli scare
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — One day after Mississippi health officials told residents in the state’s…
73% of pot purchases from legal sources, up from 37% in 2019: Health Canada
OTTAWA – An annual survey from Health Canada shows 73 per cent of respondents are…
Former Suriname dictator vanishes after being sentenced in killings of 15 political opponents
PARAMARIBO, Suriname (AP) — Former Suriname dictator Desi Bouterse, who was sentenced to 20 years…
Stock market today: Wall Street closes out its 10th winning week in 11 with a mixed finish
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street drifted to a mixed finish as it closed out…
The Supreme Court will decide whether local anti-homeless laws are ‘cruel and unusual’
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court agreed Friday to review lower-court rulings that make it…
Montreal unregistered acupuncturist’s clients urged to get tested for HIV, hepatitis
Montreal public health is urging clients of a man offering acupuncture treatments in the city’s…
Older, immunocompromised people may get COVID-19 vaccine dose in spring, NACI says
OTTAWA – Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization says some groups of people vulnerable to…
Family sues school district over law that bans transgender volleyball player from girls’ sports
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The family of a transgender volleyball player has added a…
Hundreds of thousands of people are in urgent need of assistance in Congo because of flooding
BRAZZAVILLE, Republic of Congo (AP) — Widespread floods in the Republic of Congo have pushed…