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Asia Today: Sri Lanka minister who drank potion is positive
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka - Sri Lanka's health minister, who has faced criticism for consuming and endorsing a herbal syrup made by a sorcerer, has tested positive for COVID-19. A Health Ministry official on...
Jan 23, 2021
China law empowers coast guard to use force amid disputes
BEIJING - China has authorized its coast guard to fire on foreign vessels and destroy structures on features it claims, potentially raising the possibility of clashes with regional maritime rivals. Th...
Jan 23, 2021
Biden's early approach to virus: Underpromise, overdeliver
WASHINGTON - It's a proven political strategy: Underpromise and overdeliver. President Joe Biden, in his first three days in office, has painted a bleak picture of the country's immediate future, warn...
Jan 23, 2021
More heads roll at US-funded international broadcasters
WASHINGTON - The heads of three federally funded international broadcasters were abruptly fired late Friday as the Biden administration completed a house-cleaning of Donald Trump-appointees at the U.S...
Jan 23, 2021
For 1st Black Pentagon chief, racism challenge is personal
WASHINGTON - Newly confirmed Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin will have to contend not only with a world of security threats and a massive military bureaucracy, but also with a challenge that hits close...
Jan 23, 2021
Non-essential travel ban would violate Constitution but courts might allow it: expert
MONTREAL - Fear that Quebecers will catch a new variant of COVID-19 on vacation is what's driving demands by the Quebec premier for Ottawa to ban non-essential flights to the country. Premier Francois...
Jan 23, 2021
Senator urges study of vexing barriers to using secret information in court cases
OTTAWA - A Senate committee should examine the hurdles that make it difficult to use secret intelligence in Canada's courts, says the government representative in the upper chamber. Sen. Marc Gold say...
Jan 23, 2021
COVID-19 deaths in long-term care reveal need for home supports: advocates
VANCOUVER - The devastating toll of COVID-19 on long-term care residents in Canada has underscored the need for increased public funding for home care, advocates say. Most seniors want to stay at home...
Jan 23, 2021
No Matthews, No Problem: Minus their star centre, Maple Leafs down Oilers 4-2
TORONTO - The Maple Leafs needed all hands on deck without two-thirds of their top line. Minus both Auston Matthews and Joe Thornton, Toronto didn't miss a beat Friday. John Tavares scored the winner ...
Jan 22, 2021
Powell, Raptors regroup after blowing lead, beat Heat 101-81
TAMPA, Fla. - Norman Powell scored 23 points, OG Anunoby added 21 and the Toronto Raptors recovered in the second half after blowing a 21-point lead to beat the Miami Heat 101-81 on Friday night. Pasc...
Jan 22, 2021