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German election year opens with tough test for Merkel party
BERLIN - Elections in two German states on Sunday pose a difficult test for Chancellor Angela Merkel's party, six months before a national vote that will determine who succeeds the country's longtime ...
Mar 14, 2021
British-Iranian woman back in court after 5 years in prison
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - A trial to present fresh charges against a British-Iranian woman detained for five years in Iran convened Sunday, her supporters said, casting uncertainty over her future...
Mar 14, 2021
At least 2 people shot dead in Myanmar anti-coup protests
YANGON, Myanmar - At least two people were shot dead during protests in Myanmar's largest city on Sunday, as security forces continued their violent crackdown against dissent following last month's mi...
Mar 14, 2021
CSIS, RCMP modelling new security collaboration efforts on British lessons
OTTAWA - Canada's national police and spy agencies, long under pressure to co-operate more effectively on security cases, are developing new ways to work together based on Britain's recent responses t...
Mar 14, 2021
Sex workers say their voice is needed at Commons committee studying Pornhub
MONTREAL - When Kate Sinclaire was 19, an ex-boyfriend posted explicit images of her online without her consent. The pictures, and the comments about them, made her feel embarrassed, angry and ashamed...
Mar 14, 2021
B.C. tourism industry may be challenged with pent-up demand: economist
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's battered tourism industry is poised for a strong recovery after vaccinations become widespread, but meeting that demand could be a challenge, Scotiabank's chief economis...
Mar 14, 2021
Demko solid yet again as Canucks edge Oilers 2-1, snapping Edmonton win streak
VANCOUVER - A third-period dagger from Tyler Myers vaulted the Vancouver Canucks to a 2-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers Saturday. Bo Horvat put away the first goal of the night for the Canucks (12-17-2...
Mar 13, 2021
Wild Card Two's Koe beats Wild Card Three's Middaugh to secure top seed at Brier
CALGARY - In a Canadian men's curling championship loaded with uncertainty, one of its most consistent performers keeps on delivering. The next step for top-seeded Kevin Koe is a chance at another Tim...
Mar 13, 2021
Canadian Misha Cirkunov suffers first-round KO on UFC Fight Night card
LAS VEGAS - Ryan (Superman) Spann knocked out Canadian light-heavyweight Misha Cirkunov in the first round of the co-main event of a UFC Fight Night card Saturday night. Cirkunov (15-6-0) is ranked 11...
Mar 13, 2021
Montrealer Eugenie Bouchard loses Guadalajara Open to Spain's Sara Sorribes Tormo
GUADALAJARA, Mexico - Eugenie Bouchard's hopes for a second career WTA title have been dashed. The Montrealer fell to Spain's Sara Sorribes Tormo 6-2, 7-5 at the Guadalajara Open, a WTA 250-level tour...
Mar 13, 2021