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Austrian far-right activist probed over ties to NZ suspect
BERLIN - Austrian authorities have searched the home of a prominent far-right activist as part of a probe into his ties to the alleged Christchurch mosque gunman, officials said Tuesday. Martin Sellne...
Mar 26, 2019
'Second disaster' warned in Mozambique as cholera a concern
BEIRA, Mozambique - Relief operations pressed into rural Mozambique where an unknown number of people remain without aid more than 10 days after a cyclone ripped across the country, while the World He...
Mar 26, 2019
Apple highlights privacy in new services in jab at rivals
SAN FRANCISCO - Apple says its services respect your digital boundaries - and it wants you to know it. The company took several opportunities Monday to emphasize user privacy - and indirectly take a j...
Mar 26, 2019
House vote to stop Trump's border wall plan likely to fail
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump is nearing a victory over Democrats as the House tries overriding his first veto , a vote that seems certain to fail and would let stand his declaration of a nation...
Mar 26, 2019
Trump says investigation abused him, led to 'evil things'
WASHINGTON - House Democrats pressed the Justice Department to provide the full report from special counsel Robert Mueller even as Republicans gleefully called for them to "move on" from the Russia in...
Mar 26, 2019
Netanyahu back in Israel, consults with military
JERUSALEM - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu returned home from Washington on Tuesday, heading straight into military consultations after a night of heavy fire as Israeli aircraft bombed Gaza...
Mar 26, 2019
Flyers set to host Coy Cup
The 2018-2019 hockey season isn't over just yet for a pair of teams in the North Peace Hockey League.The Fort St.John Flyers and Dawson Creek Canucks will be taking part in the Coy Cup which begins Tu...
Mar 26, 2019 The Flyers have not been on the ice for a game since February 14th when they were eliminated in the NPHL playoffs by the Grande Prairie Athletics
Cyclone death toll above 750; fighting disease new challenge
BEIRA, Mozambique - Cyclone Idai's death toll has risen above 750 in the three southern African countries hit 10 days ago by the storm, as workers restore electricity, water and try to prevent outbrea...
Mar 26, 2019
Pilot: Cruise ship woes off Norway started with engine snags
COPENHAGEN - The Norwegian pilot on the cruise ship carrying more that was caught in a hefty storm off the coast of mid-Norway last weekend, says the situation became problematic when engine problems ...
Mar 26, 2019
Bridge repairs to effect trail users in Maskwoteh Park starting today
Bridge repairs are beginning today within Maskwoteh Park, and trail users are reminded to use caution when in the area.Crews will be doing repairs to the underside of the bridge on 108 Street, and wil...
Mar 26, 2019