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Twin suicide attacks target police in Tunis; 1 dead, 8 hurt
TUNIS, Tunisia - Twin suicide attacks targeting security forces struck Tunisia's capital on Thursday, killing a patrol officer and injuring at least eight people. One attacker detonated explosives in ...
Jun 27, 2019
Top Austrian court says Ukrainian oligarch can be sent to US
VIENNA - Austria's Supreme Court of Justice ruled Tuesday that a Ukrainian oligarch who prosecutors say had business ties to President Donald Trump's ex-campaign manager, Paul Manafort, can be extradi...
Jun 27, 2019
Red Deer teacher pleads guilty to child sex crimes
It's six years in jail for a former Red Deer teacher charged with more than two dozen child sexual exploitation-related counts stemming from a string of incidents in November and December of last year...
Jun 27, 2019
ALERT Red Deer: $130K worth of drugs, cash seized in busts
Two recent investigations by ALERT's Red Deer organized crime team have resulted in the arrest of four suspected drug traffickers and the seizure of more than $130,000 worth of drugs and cash.The bulk...
Jun 27, 2019
Small deficit in PWSD 2019-20 budget
Trustees with the Peace Wapiti School Division have approved a deficit budget for the 2019-20 school year.The shortfall is just under $373,000. Superintendent Bob Stewart says the provincial election ...
Jun 27, 2019
Municipal Government Day activities go at Revolution Place this afternoon
The City of Grande Prairie is set to celebrate Municipal Government Day 2019, with a plethora of free activities to take part in this afternoon.Revolution Place will play host to the festivities from ...
Jun 27, 2019 Photo: City of Grande Prairie
Democratic candidate Sanders to speak at black press meeting
CINCINNATI - Democratic presidential contender Sen. Bernie Sanders will be the featured speaker at a black press convention that begins Tuesday evening in Cincinnati. National Newspaper Publishers Ass...
Jun 27, 2019
Tributes to Michael Jackson flow on 10th death anniversary
LOS ANGELES - Hundreds of Michael Jackson fans gathered at his grave for a daylong celebration of his life and music Tuesday, with some travelling thousands of miles to join in the singalongs, selfies...
Jun 27, 2019
In the news today, June 25
Five stories in the news for Tuesday, June 25 --- SAINT-JACQUES RETURNS FROM SPACE MISSION David Saint-Jacques returned to Earth on Monday after more than six months aboard the Int...
Jun 27, 2019
In the news today, June 27
Five stories in the news for Thursday, June 27 --- ORDER OF CANADA GROWS BY 83 WITH NEW MEMBERS Gov.-Gen. Julie Payette is naming 83 more Canadians to the Order of Canada. The list out this ...
Jun 27, 2019