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Iranians shot down airliner, Western leaders declare
WASHINGTON - It is "highly likely" that Iran shot down the civilian Ukrainian jetliner that crashed near Tehran late Tuesday, killing all 176 people on board, U.S., Canadian and British officials decl...
Jan 10, 2020
Soaring pork prices keep China's inflation at 7-year high
BEIJING - Soaring pork prices that nearly doubled in December over a year ago kept inflation at a seven-year high despite government efforts to ease meat shortages caused by a disease outbreak, offici...
Jan 10, 2020
Chinese report says illnesses may be from new coronavirus
BEIJING - A preliminary investigation into viral pneumonia illnesses sickening dozens of people in and around China has identified the possible cause as a new type of coronavirus, state media said Thu...
Jan 10, 2020
Anti-establishment views unite, divide Hong Kong protesters
HONG KONG - Trump signs, Pepe the Frog graffiti and British and American flags have become a common sight at Hong Kong's anti-government protests - and an unsettling one to longtime democracy activist...
Jan 10, 2020
Taiwan leader gets election boost from unlikely place: China
TAIPEI, Taiwan - A year ago, Taiwan's leader was on the ropes. Then she got a boost from an unexpected corner: Chinese President Xi Jinping. Polls indicate that President Tsai Ing-wen is poised to win...
Jan 10, 2020
Canada beats Mexico 3-0 at men's volleyball Olympic qualifying tournament
VANCOUVER - The Canadian men's volleyball team took a step toward securing their spot at this summer's Olympic Games by defeating Mexico in straight sets Friday night the NORCECA men's Tokyo qualifica...
Jan 10, 2020
Larkin's shootout goal gives Red Wings 3-2 win over Senators
DETROIT - Dylan Larkin scored the only goal in the shootout to give the Detroit Red Wings a 3-2 win over the skidding Ottawa Senators on Friday night. Tyler Bertuzzi had a goal and an assist, and Lark...
Jan 10, 2020
Wheeler lifts Jets to 4-3 shootout win over Leafs; Matthews reaches milestone
TORONTO - Blake Wheeler wasn't ready to describe the ups and downs of the Winnipeg Jets' 4-3 shootout win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. "Are you serious? We've got places to be," joked Wheeler after s...
Jan 10, 2020
Davis, Ibaka lead Raptors past Hornets in OT, 112-110
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Every now and again, Terence Davis reminds himself that 30 NBA teams passed on him in the 2019 draft. Wednesday was one of those nights. Davis made the most of his first NBA start wi...
Jan 10, 2020
Democrats, and some in GOP, seek more info on Iran decision
WASHINGTON - The Trump administration made its case on Capitol Hill for killing a powerful Iranian general, but Democrats - and a handful of Republicans - said the classified briefings Wednesday were ...
Jan 10, 2020