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US softens position on Israel settlements in West Bank
WASHINGTON - Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is expected to announce on Monday that the U.S. is softening its position on Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, the latest in a series of Trump ...
Nov 18, 2019
Environment groups say climate change should dominate cabinet choices
OTTAWA - Several environment leaders say Prime Minister Justin Trudeau needs to put action on climate change in the mandate letter of every minister he names to his inner circle. Trudeau is set to unv...
Nov 18, 2019
Some military personnel linked to hate warned, disciplined but allowed to stay
OTTAWA - The Department of National Defence says 16 military members that a report last year linked to hateful actions or groups have been warned, disciplined or ordered to take counselling, but allow...
Nov 18, 2019
Tsitsipas, Thiem set up title match at ATP Finals
LONDON - The first time Dominic Thiem played at the ATP Finals, he was handed an unknown Greek teenager as a hitting partner in training. Three years later, Thiem is facing that same player in the fin...
Nov 18, 2019
Habs forwards Drouin, Byron to undergo surgery, will be out indefinitely
Montreal Canadiens coach Claude Julien says forwards Jonathan Drouin and Paul Byron are scheduled to undergo surgery Tuesday and will be out indefinitely. Drouin suffered a wrist injury and ...
Nov 18, 2019
Derek Jeter among 18 newcomers on Hall of Fame ballot
NEW YORK - Derek Jeter is among 18 newcomers on the 2020 Hall of Fame ballot. He is likely to be an overwhelming choice to join former New York Yankees teammate Mariano Rivera in Cooperstown after the...
Nov 18, 2019
Canada's Vasek Pospisil beats favoured Fabio Fognini in Davis Cup opener
MADRID - Canada's Vasek Pospisil has recorded a major upset to open the inaugural Davis Cup Finals. Pospisil, a late replacement for Felix Auger-Aliassime (recovering from an ankle injury), ...
Nov 18, 2019
Reserved Van Zeyl to become more vocal with Ticats during Grey Cup week
HAMILTON - Chris Van Zeyl usually isn't one to draw attention, but the Hamilton Tiger- Cats' veteran offensive lineman plans to be very vocal this week. Hamilton will face the Winn...
Nov 18, 2019
Paul McCartney to headline Glastonbury festival
LONDON - Paul McCartney has snagged the coveted Saturday night headline slot at Glastonbury next year as the British music festival celebrates its 50th birthday. Festival organizers confirmed Monday t...
Nov 18, 2019
Highway Patrol: 3 killed in shooting at Oklahoma Walmart
DUNCAN, Okla. - At least three people have been shot and killed at a Walmart store in Oklahoma, according to local media citing the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The shooting happened Monday morning at the...
Nov 18, 2019