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The last US-Russian nuclear pact is about to expire, ending a half-century of arms control
The last remaining nuclear arms pact between Russia and the United States is set to…
Ter Stegen’s hamstring surgery puts World Cup participation at risk
GIRONA, Spain (AP) — Injured Germany goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen will undergo surgery Friday on…
After crushing protests, Iran’s supreme leader now tries to avert a US attack
CAIRO (AP) — Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei crushed the protests that swept across…
Parents of B.C.’s Piper James grieve on Australian beach where she died
BRISBANE — The parents of Canadian teenager Piper James have walked in the surf and…
Hank and John Green’s studio becomes a nonprofit as they aim to make ‘trustworthy content’ online
NEW YORK (AP) — Author-vloggers Hank and John Green often end their popular “Crash Course”…
Curling championship creates community for visually impaired athletes
EDMONTON — The crash of rocks and the scratch of brooms has long been part…
Poland to investigate Epstein files for potential Polish victims
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Polish authorities would analyze the…
European Union citizens want more unified and bold leadership, survey suggests
BRUSSELS (AP) — Citizens across the European Union want more unified, stronger and ambitious leadership…
Envoys push a US plan for ending Russia’s war in Ukraine
The U.S.-led push to end Russia’s nearly 4-year-old war in Ukraine gained momentum late last…
N’Golo Kanté joins Turkish club Fenerbahce after transfer delay
ISTANBUL (AP) — Fenerbahce has completed the transfer of World Cup winner N’Golo Kanté after…
In the news: Anand in Washington, foreign aid shifting, Chinese EVs okay with public
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Canada to focus foreign aid on building ‘mutual prosperity’ with trading partners: MP
OTTAWA — The MP overseeing foreign aid says Ottawa wants to focus its international assistance…
Italy gets creative as it works to make art accessible for blind people
ROME (AP) — On a recent weeknight, long after the swarms of tourists had left…
Five players to watch at the cricket’s T20 World Cup
NEW DELHI (AP) — The Twenty20 World Cup gets underway in India and Sri Lanka…
What to know: India aims for consecutive T20 World Cup titles, Sri Lanka utilizing home advantage
NEW DELHI (AP) — India will be chasing a third Twenty20 World Cup title when…
Pakistan’s boycott of a game against India looms over cricket’s T20 World Cup
With a boycott looming, the Twenty20 World Cup may be the first major International Cricket…
Mexico agrees to make more predictable water deliveries to the US
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico and the United States said Tuesday that they had reached…
Trump says Washington has waited 200 years for the arch he wants to build. Not quite
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says history is on his side. He wants to…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST
Trump signs bill to end partial government shutdown, setting stage for next fight WASHINGTON (AP)…
Harper calls for national unity, independence at portrait unveiling
OTTAWA — Former prime minister Stephen Harper’s official portrait was unveiled in Ottawa Tuesday, ahead…
Trump administration’s tongue-in-cheek names for immigration operations praised and slammed
WASHINGTON (AP) — Operation Dirtbag in Florida. Operation Catahoula Crunch, also known as Swamp Sweep,…
Shaquille O’Neal calls 2006 Miami Heat title his favorite, as team celebrates 20th anniversary
MIAMI (AP) — Shaquille O’Neal played for four NBA championship teams. And now, 20 years…
Forge FC, Los Tigres play to scoreless draw in CONCACAF Champions Cup opener
HAMILTON — Despite being outshot 20-9 and having only 32 per cent possession, the Hamilton-based…
The Latest: Trump signs budget bill bringing an end to partial government shutdown
President Donald Trump signed a roughly $1.2 trillion spending package to end the partial government…