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Lionel Messi in Israel despite rockets and boycott threats
TEL AVIV, Israel - Soccer superstar Lionel Messi finally arrived in sports-crazed Israel on Sunday, after a Palestinian protest campaign derailed his previous visit and the latest round of cross-borde...
Nov 19, 2019
University of Calgary slashing 250 jobs following provincial budget announcement
CALGARY - The University of Calgary is eliminating 250 management, faculty and support staff jobs following the Alberta government's announcement last month of a post-secondary funding cut.Staff learn...
Nov 19, 2019
Overhauling Canada's toxic chemicals law should be priority: advocate
OTTAWA - A new report says retailers in Canada are lagging behind American companies in removing hazardous chemicals from their products. Muhannad Malas, of the advocacy group Environmental Defence, s...
Nov 19, 2019
Special Olympic competition added to Peace Curling Tour
The Peace Curling Tour will be bringing in a new level of competition at its next event.The Tour announced that beginning at the Dawson Creek Mile Zero Cash Spiel this weekend, they will be adding a S...
Nov 19, 2019 The Dawson Creek Tornados (pictured) will take on the Fort St. John Lightning at the Dawson Creek Mile Zero Cash Spiel this weekend (Photo: Peace Curling Tour)
In the House impeachment drama, Russia still plays big role
WASHINGTON - For all the talk about Ukraine in the House impeachment inquiry, there's a character standing just off-stage with a dominant role in this tale of international intrigue: Russia. As has so...
Nov 19, 2019
Michelle Obama signs ‘Becoming’ copies on book’s anniversary
WASHINGTON - Michelle Obama marked one year since publication of her bestselling memoir at a book signing in the nation's capital Monday. "It's so good to meet you," the former first lady told patrons...
Nov 19, 2019
Doobie Brothers unite with Michael McDonald for tour
NASHVILLE - Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees The Doobie Brothers are joining with singer and songwriter Michael McDonald for a 50th anniversary tour next year. McDonald, who sang with the band st...
Nov 19, 2019
Netanyahu celebrates US settlement decision in West Bank
ALON SHVUT, Palestinian Territory - Israel's prime minister travelled to the West Bank on Tuesday to celebrate the U.S.'s announcement that it does not consider Israeli settlements to violate internat...
Nov 19, 2019
White House officials kick off new Trump impeachment hearing
WASHINGTON - Two top national security aides who listened to President Donald Trump's July call with Ukraine's president are testifying Tuesday at House impeachment hearings as the inquiry reaches dee...
Nov 19, 2019
Sweden discontinues Assange rape investigation
STOCKHOLM - Sweden on Tuesday dropped its investigation into an alleged rape by WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who is currently in prison in Britain. Assange, who is battling extradition to the Uni...
Nov 19, 2019