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Canadian citizen has died in Iran as anti-government protests continue: Anand
TORONTO — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says a Canadian citizen has died in Iran…
Judge hands offshore wind industry another victory against Trump in clearing way for NY project
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge Thursday cleared the way for a New York offshore…
Guatemala’s balancing act: Navigating US relations in a chaotic world
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Guatemala President Bernardo Arévalo on Thursday said that after the United…
UN chief lashes out at countries violating international law
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations chief lashed out Thursday at countries that violate…
International media flock to Greenland as Trump turns the Arctic island into a geopolitical hot spot
NUUK, Greenland (AP) — For several weeks, international journalists and camera crews have been scurrying…
Canadian men look to continue their climb back up the rugby sevens ladder in Dubai
Lockie Kratz will captain Canada at this weekend’s HSBC SVNS Division 3 challenger event in…
AltaGas hopes to grow propane foothold in Chinese market
CALGARY — Canadian energy infrastructure company AltaGas Ltd. says it’s been able to seize a…
Trump’s ceasefire plan faces great uncertainty as it moves into a new phase
JERUSALEM (AP) — The White House says it is moving into the second phase of…
Carson Beck’s college career set to end when Miami faces Indiana in College Football Playoff finale
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Carson Beck was only 17 when he enrolled at Georgia.…
Author Rachel Reid on what the next ‘Heated Rivalry’ book will be about and tuning out the mania
As “Heated Rivalry” author Rachel Reid writes the latest instalment in the love story that…
Harry Styles announces first album in 4 years, ‘Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally’
NEW YORK (AP) — In this world, it’s just him: Harry Styles has announced that…
Right-hander Michael Lorenzen and the Colorado Rockies finalize $8 million, 1-year contract
DENVER (AP) — Right-hander Michael Lorenzen and the Colorado Rockies finalized their $8 million, one-year…
Fact File: Maduro’s capture reignites election conspiracy involving ex-Canadian firm
The Jan. 3 capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife during a brazen…
Brian Kemp survived Trump’s anger. Now he wants to shape Georgia’s future
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp delivered his final State of the State speech…
Players boycott forces Bangladesh cricket to remove official for disparaging remarks
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — A players boycott which postponed matches in the Bangladesh Premier League…
Canada’s skeleton team cleared of wrongdoing in U.S. athlete’s Olympic complaint
Canada’s skeleton team has been cleared of any wrongdoing by the International Bobsled and Skeleton…
Rachel Goldberg-Polin’s memoir recounts her journey after her son’s abduction by Hamas
NEW YORK (AP) — Rachel Goldberg-Polin, who has become known worldwide for her advocacy on…
Olympic great Shaun White’s next chapter: Shaping snowboarding from outside the halfpipe
In some ways, Shaun White’s next trip to the Winter Olympics might be the toughest.…
Inter Milan has 70% chance of Serie A title after becoming winter champion
MILAN (AP) — Inter Milan has a 70% chance of winning Serie A according to…
McIlroy leads by one stroke after first round at Dubai Invitational
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Rory McIlroy posted a 5-under 66 to lead by…
Skeleton athlete Katie Uhlaender’s Olympic hopes take another hit as complaint dismissed
U.S. skeleton athlete Katie Uhlaender’s complaint that she was robbed of a chance to qualify…
Mattel and Alex Aster team up for Barbie young adult novel, ‘Barbie: Dreamscape’
NEW YORK (AP) — The publishing arm of Mattel Inc. is teaming with million-selling novelist…
In the news: Carney says Canada entering ‘new era of relations’ with China
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Norway coaches banned in ski jumping suit scandal verdicts ahead of Winter Olympics
OBERHOFEN, Switzerland (AP) — The scandal in ski jumping of Norway’s men wearing manipulated suits…