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Canadiens sign RFA defenceman Arber Xhekaj to two-year deal worth US$2.6-million
BROSSARD, Que. - The Montreal Canadiens have signed restricted free agent defenceman Arber Xhekaj to a two-year, US$2.6-million contract, the club announced Tuesday. The bruising blueliner played 44 g...
Jul 30, 2024
Canada beats Australia 93-83 in Olympic men's basketball
LILLE - RJ Barrett had a game-high 24 points as the Canadian men's basketball team improved to 2-0 with men's basketball action on Tuesday. Barrett added seven rebounds, five assists and two steals in...
Jul 30, 2024
Radical British preacher Anjem Choudary sentenced to life in prison for directing a terrorist group
LONDON (AP) - Radical British preacher Anjem Choudary was sentenced Tuesday to life in prison for directing a terrorist group, days after he was convicted in Woolwich Crown Court of being a member of ...
Jul 30, 2024
Mid-year budget requests, legacy funds for two events among highlights of Grande Prairie City Council meeting
Grande Prairie City Council met on Monday. Among topics discussed were:Mid-Year Budget RequestsCouncil approved some mid-year budget requests. That includes reallocating $26,000 set aside to re-shingl...
Jul 30, 2024
Taylor Swift says she is 'in shock' after 2 children died in an attack on a UK dance class
LONDON (AP) - Taylor Swift says she is "completely in shock" after two children died in a stabbing attack in a dance and yoga class themed on the singer. The star said on Instagram on Tuesday she is s...
Jul 30, 2024
France shifts Western Sahara stance, seeking closer ties with Morocco
RABAT, Morocco (AP) - France has recognized Morocco's sovereignty over the disputed Western Sahara, shifting a decades-old position and adding itself to a growing list of countries to back Morocco as ...
Jul 30, 2024
The Taliban disavows some Afghan diplomatic missions abroad and rejects their consular services
ISLAMABAD (AP) - The Taliban on Tuesday disavowed many Afghan diplomatic missions overseas, saying it will not honor passports, visas and other documents issued by diplomats associated with Afghanista...
Jul 30, 2024
In the news today: Sport court to hear Canada's appeal in soccer case
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Sport court to hear Canada's appeal in soccer case Slotted in a valley along the hilly neighbourhoods on the o...
Jul 30, 2024
Wildfire update planned in B.C. as crews battle about 360 blazes
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's minister of emergency management is scheduled to give an update on the wildfire situation today as some areas in the province cool off while others flare. Bowinn Ma and ...
Jul 30, 2024
Landslides caused by heavy rains kill 5 and bury many others in southern India
NEW DELHI (AP) - Multiple landslides triggered by torrential rains in southern India have killed five people and left many others feared trapped under the debris, the Press Trust of India reported. Th...
Jul 29, 2024