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Joly at Paris summit on Lebanon as Canadian donation-matching goal falling short
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly is attending a conference on Lebanon as leaders try to help the country cope with the damage caused by Israeli airstrikes. Meanwhile, Ottawa's effort to m...
Oct 24, 2024
Medicine Hat's Women in Business Expo happening Saturday
The third annual Women in Business Expo, a market event that aims to highlight Medicine Hat's women-led businesses, will feature over 60 vendors across a diverse set of genres, organizers say. Real es...
Oct 24, 2024
Mozambique's ruling party candidate declared winner of presidential election as rigging claims swirl
MAPUTO, Mozambique (AP) - Moazmbique's ruling party candidate Daniel Chapo was declared the winner of the country's presidential election Thursday amid claims of rigging by the opposition. According t...
Oct 24, 2024
Canadian men on the move, climb to No. 35 in latest FIFA world rankings
Canada continues its rise under coach Jesse Marsch, jumping three spots to No. 35 in the latest FIFA world rankings. The Canadian men were rewarded for their 2-1 win over Panama earlier this month in ...
Oct 24, 2024
Train carrying at least 50 people derails on Norway's north coast, killing at least 1 person
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) - At least one person was killed and four people injured when a train running along Norway's northern coast derailed Thursday with at least 50 people on board, Norwegian media...
Oct 24, 2024
Hamilton Tiger-Cats sign Canadian kicker Liegghio to extension
HAMILTON - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats signed Canadian kicker Marc Liegghio to a two-year contract extension Thursday. Liegghio, 27, of Woodbridge, Ont., remains under contract with Hamilton through the 2...
Oct 24, 2024
Moore leads by one shot at Zozo Championship after opening with 7-under 63
INZAI CITY, Japan (AP) - Taylor Moore shot a 7-under 63 to lead by one shot after the first round of the Zozo Championship, the only PGA Tour event in Japan, on Thursday. Max Greyserman, Nico Echavarr...
Oct 24, 2024
Maria Sharapova and the Bryan brothers are elected to the International Tennis Hall of Fame
Maria Sharapova, a five-time Grand Slam singles champion known for plenty of on-court grit and off-court attention, and Bob and Mike Bryan, twins who won a record 16 major titles in men's doubles toge...
Oct 24, 2024
LPGA Tour rookie Mao Saigo of Japan takes 1st-round lead at Malaysian tournament
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) - LPGA Tour rookie Mao Saigo birdied six of her first nine holes on Thursday for a 9-under 63 and a one-stroke lead after the first round of the Maybank Championship. Haera...
Oct 24, 2024
British killer nurse Lucy Letby loses appeal bid for attempted baby murder conviction
LONDON (AP) - British killer nurse Lucy Letby lost her bid Thursday to challenge her conviction for the attempted murder of a baby girl in her care. Letby, 34, is serving multiple life sentences with ...
Oct 24, 2024