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NWP adds two new diploma programs for fall semester
Two new diplomas specializing in University Arts and Biological Sciences will be offered to Northwestern Polytechnic students in the fall.Through the School of Applied Science and Technology; students...
Jun 12, 2024
Dutch court convicts 3 men of murder in fatal shooting of investigative reporter in 2021
AMSTERDAM (AP) - A Dutch court on Wednesday convicted three men of murder for their roles in the fatal 2021 shooting of investigative reporter Peter R. de Vries, a brazen attack in downtown Amsterdam ...
Jun 12, 2024
Adam Hadwin carries Memorial momentum into U.S. Open, joined by six other Canadians
The Memorial was arguably the toughest challenge on the PGA Tour so far this season and Adam Hadwin rode its ups and downs to his best showing of the year. Only 11 players finished under par at the Me...
Jun 12, 2024
French President Macron urges moderate politicians to regroup to defeat far right in elections
PARIS (AP) - French President Emmanuel Macron called Wednesday for moderate politicians from the left and the right to regroup to defeat the far right in general elections. Macron, a pro-business cent...
Jun 12, 2024
At least 35 people have died in a building fire in Kuwait, state news agency says
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - At least 35 people died in a building fire early Wednesday in Kuwait, the country's state-run news agency reported. KUNA said authorities were investigating the caus...
Jun 12, 2024
Hezbollah fires scores of rockets at northern Israel as Gaza cease-fire talks hang in the balance
BEIRUT (AP) - Lebanon's Hezbollah fired a massive barrage of rockets into northern Israel on Wednesday to avenge the killing of a top commander, further escalating regional tensions as the fate of an ...
Jun 12, 2024
In the news today: PM heads to G7 and Canada-US central banks to diverge on policy?
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Trudeau heads to Italy for G7 leaders' summit Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is headed to Italy on Wednesday to...
Jun 12, 2024
Trudeau heads to Italy as shadows of war in Ukraine, Gaza loom over G7 summit
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is headed to Italy on Wednesday to attend the annual G7 leaders' summit, which is taking place as two major geopolitical conflicts weigh on the international com...
Jun 12, 2024
Quebec Premier Legault is pushing for more provincial powers amid sagging polls
MONTREAL - Quebec's premier says he wants to find new powers to boost his province's autonomy within Canada, but experts are keeping their expectations in check. Facing disappointing polls and a simme...
Jun 12, 2024
Retired Army Capt. Sam Brown overcomes crowded GOP Senate primary field, setting up key Nevada race
RENO, Nev. (AP) - Republican Sam Brown overcame a crowded field of primary opponents to win Nevada's GOP U.S. Senate primary on Tuesday, setting up a fierce general election battle against incumbent D...
Jun 11, 2024