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Rights groups slam Trump administration for ending Myanmar deportation protection as civil war rages
BANGKOK (AP) — Rights groups on Tuesday slammed the Trump administration’s decision to end protected…
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FBI seeks interviews with Democrats who urged US troops to defy illegal orders WASHINGTON (AP)…
Einarson still perfect at Canadian Olympic curling trials, Homan in striking distance
HALIFAX — Kerri Einarson continued her undefeated run through the 2025 Montana’s Canadian Curling Trials…
Incarcerated writers will be able to connect with literary world through new PEN America site
NEW YORK (AP) — Writers in U.S. prisons will have a new path to getting…
Canadian women suffer second straight loss at inaugural FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup
MANILA — Canada suffered its second loss in as many games at the inaugural FIFA…
Marcus Semien surprised by trade to Mets but excited to play in New York
NEW YORK (AP) — A month ago, Marcus Semien was a father of four with…
Cortina preparing to host heads of state during the Winter Olympics. Mayor won’t say which ones
ROME (AP) — The draw of the luxury mountain resort of Cortina d’Ampezzo ringed by…
Thomas King’s revelation he is not Indigenous sends ripples through culture sector
TORONTO — Thomas King’s revelation that he has no Indigenous ancestry sent ripples through Canada’s…
Israel says it has received another set of human remains from militants in Gaza
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel on Tuesday said it received human remains turned…
100 days to go: Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics to be ‘a step forward’ for the movement
MILAN (AP) — Blind skiers speeding down mountains, amputee snowboarders, ice hockey players on double-blade…
Canadian cricketers land in tough group at ICC Men’s T20 World Cup
Canada’s cricket team has been drawn in elite company at next year’s ICC Men’s T20…
Canadian swimmer Penny Oleksiak suspended two years for anti-doping rule violation
Canada’s most decorated female Olympian has been suspended for two years from her sport for…
Beekeepers call for import ban on non-North American bees as deadly mite spreads
OTTAWA — Canadian beekeepers are sounding the alarm about a pest that’s spreading in parts…
Bolivia’s new president plans to scrap taxes and borrow money to confront economic crisis
LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — President Rodrigo Paz of Bolivia said Tuesday he planned to…
Death of Florida teenager on Carnival cruise ship ruled a homicide
The death of a Florida teenager on a Carnival cruise ship earlier this month has…
US sanctions high-ranking Haitian official and accuses him of supporting gangs
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The U.S. government imposed visa restrictions on Fritz Alphonse…
Meta pitching app store age verification law to Liberal government
OTTAWA — Meta has been lobbying the federal government for new rules to implement age…
Napoli fans honor Diego Maradona with emotional tribute on 5th anniversary of his death
NAPLES, Italy (AP) — Napoli and its fans paid tribute to Diego Maradona on the…
World champion curler, veteran broadcaster Colleen Jones dies at 65
Colleen Jones, a world champion curler whose effervescent personality made her a popular presence on…
Cristiano Ronaldo set to avoid ban at World Cup after FIFA red-card verdict offers probation
GENEVA (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo will likely avoid missing any Portugal games at the World…
Carney says his comment about speaking with Trump was a ‘poor choice of words’
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday his recent reply to a question about…
Canadian swimmer Penny Oleksiak suspended two years for anti-doping rule violation
TORONTO (AP) — Canadian swimmer Penny Oleksiak has been given a two-year ban from competition…
2026 World Cup draw can separate top-ranked Spain, Argentina, France and England until semifinals
GENEVA (AP) — The 2026 World Cup draw next week will reward the four highest-ranked…
Canada men get first look at what could await them at draw for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Canada could kick off its 2026 World Cup campaign against No. 66 Jordan, No. 68…