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India court upholds ban on hijab in schools and colleges
NEW DELHI (AP) - An Indian court Tuesday upheld a ban on wearing hijab in class in the southern state of Karnataka, saying the Muslim headscarf is not an essential religious practice of Islam. The hig...
Mar 15, 2022
Russia pounds away at Ukraine as two sides plan more talks
LVIV, Ukraine (AP) - A narrow diplomatic path stayed open as Ukraine and Russia planned another round of talks and Moscow's forces pounded away at cities across the country, including the capital, in ...
Mar 14, 2022
'Lucky young man': Canadian volunteer fighter injured in missile attack in Ukraine
A Canadian man was injured when a military base near Ukraine's western border was struck by Russian missiles on the weekend, says the head of an organization now helping the volunteer fighter get back...
Mar 14, 2022
Conservative leadership candidate says he tested positive for COVID-19
Conservative leadership candidate Jean Charest has tested positive for COVID-19. Charest announced the news late Monday on Twitter, saying his symptoms are mild. He says his wife, Michele, has tested ...
Mar 14, 2022
Schmaltz scores winner to lift Coyotes to 5-3 win over Senators
OTTAWA - Nick Schmaltz scored the game-winner to extend his point streak Monday, and the Arizona Coyotes beat the Ottawa Senators 5-3. The Coyotes (19-36-4) forward has 15 points in his last six games...
Mar 14, 2022
Jennifer Jones and team splitting up at the end of the season
WINNIPEG - One of the world's top women's curling teams is splitting up. Team Jennifer Jones announced on Twitter on Monday that players would go their separate ways at season's end, saying "We wanted...
Mar 14, 2022
Canada's Denis Shapovalov loses to Opelka in third round at Indian Wells
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. - Canada's Denis Shapovalov was ousted in the third round of the BNP Paribas Open on Monday. The 22-year-old from Richmond Hill, Ont., dropped a 7-6, 6-4, 6-4 decision to American...
Mar 14, 2022
RCMP seek help locating woman known to frequent the Grande Prairie area
UPDATE: Vandy-Spring Michelle Ludwig has been located safe. The RCMP thanks the public for their help.Beaverlodge RCMP are looking to the public for help locating a 46-year-old woman who was last seen...
Mar 14, 2022
No good outcome for premier in northern Alberta byelection, say political scientists
Political scientists say there will be one clear loser in the Fort McMurray-Lac La Biche byelection tomorrow, but it's not any of the candidates.No matter who wins, they say Alberta Premier Jason Kenn...
Mar 14, 2022
March 13-19 marks Canadian Agricultural Safety Week
This week is Agricultural Safety Week across Canada.The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association is calling on farmers, ranchers, hired hands and others involved in agriculture to create farm safety p...
Mar 14, 2022