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Tanker off UAE sought by US over Iran sanctions 'hijacked'
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - An oil tanker sought by the U.S. over allegedly circumventing sanctions on Iran was hijacked on July 5 off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, a seafarers organization...
Jul 15, 2020
Toronto Wolfpack nearing crunch time over visas for Sonny Bill and other imports
TORONTO - The Toronto Wolfpack, who have not played since March 11 due to the global pandemic, may not have New Zealand star Sonny Bill Williams and other marquee players available when...
Jul 15, 2020
Search for missing father whose daughters found dead in Quebec enters Day 7
ST-APOLLINAIRE, Que. - The search for the father of two girls found dead in southwest of Quebec City over the weekend is now in its seventh day. The bodies of Norah and Romy Carpentier, aged 11 and 6,...
Jul 15, 2020
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Wednesday, July 15
The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on July 15, 2020: There are 108,486 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Quebec: 56,730 confirmed (including 5,633 deaths, 26,025 resol...
Jul 15, 2020
Possible COVID - 19 exposure at several businesses in Swift Current area
SWIFT CURRENT, SK. - The Saskatchewan Health Authority has issued an advisory after confirming that individuals who have tested positive for COVID 19 were at several businesses in Swift Current. The h...
Jul 15, 2020
Day 7 for search of missing father and Picasso for sale; In The News for July 15
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of July 15 ... What...
Jul 15, 2020
Apple wins EU court case over $15 billion in claimed taxes
BRUSSELS - A European Union high court on Wednesday ruled that technology giant Apple does not have to pay 13 billion euros ($15 billion) in back taxes to Ireland, as the EU's executive commission wan...
Jul 15, 2020
Pandemic complicates Liberal leadership contest that will elect 14th N.L. premier
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Newfoundland and Labrador will have a new premier in August as a Liberal leadership race disrupted by COVID-19 barrels ahead amid heightened scrutiny. The conten...
Jul 15, 2020
Tyra Banks waltzing in as new 'Dancing With the Stars' host
LOS ANGELES - Tyra Banks will be showing off her moves as solo host of ABC's "Dancing With the Stars." The supermodel, actor and businesswoman who co-created "America's Next Top Model" will replace lo...
Jul 14, 2020
Democrat Gideon wins primary, will face GOP Sen Collins
PORTLAND, Maine - Maine House Speaker Sara Gideon beat two other Democrats on Tuesday for the right to challenge Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins in a race that's critical to the battle for control ...
Jul 14, 2020