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Trudeau, king of Jordan meet to talk refugee issues, security concerns
OTTAWA - As they met in his Parliament Hill office Monday morning, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau lauded the king of Jordan for his leadership in the Middle East during troubled times. Trudea...
Nov 20, 2019
Inquiry into deaths of Lionel Desmond and his family delayed after lawyer switch
GUYSBOROUGH, N.S. - Frustration and anger erupted on the first day of an inquiry into the tragic case of Lionel Desmond, an Afghan war veteran with PTSD who fatally shot his mother, wif...
Nov 20, 2019
Bitfarms still betting on Quebec despite growing pains in cryptocurrency field
MONTREAL - Bitfarms marketed itself last spring as a socially conscious company, harnessing unused, sustainable hydroelectricity to help power Quebec's digital economy while also provid...
Nov 20, 2019
Thai court removes maverick politician from Parliament
BANGKOK - Thailand's constitutional Court has ruled that the maverick leader of a new political party that finished third in a general election in March violated election laws and cannot keep his seat...
Nov 20, 2019
Emirates to get 30 Boeing 787 Dreamliners for $8.8 billion
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Dubai's carrier Emirates announces firm order for 30 Boeing 787 Dreamliners in deal valued at $8.8 billion. Emirates CEO and Chairman Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum sa...
Nov 20, 2019
Gotabaya Rajapaksa sworn in as Sri Lanka’s new president
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka - Former defence secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa was sworn in as Sri Lanka's president on Monday and appealed to minority Tamils and Muslims who voted against him to give their support...
Nov 20, 2019
McDavid’s 3 points lead Oilers past Sharks 5-2
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Connor McDavid had a goal and two assists for his third straight game with at least three points, Leon Draisaitl extended his point streak to 13 games and the Edmonton Oilers snappe...
Nov 19, 2019
Fleury's big saves in 450th win lead Vegas past Leafs, 4-2
LAS VEGAS - Marc-Andre Fleury made 31 saves for his 450th win, including a diving stop late in the game, and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2 on Tuesday night. Fleury is three...
Nov 19, 2019
Pope arrives in Thailand to encourage Catholic minority
BANGKOK - Pope Francis has arrived in Bangkok to begin a tour of Thailand and Japan. He's on a mission to boost the morale of those countries' tiny minority Catholic communities and speak about issues...
Nov 19, 2019
Gurley, Brown help Rams ground out 17-7 win over Bears
LOS ANGELES - Todd Gurley was told by Rams coach Sean McVay before Sunday night's game against the Chicago Bears that he was going to be a focal point of Los Angeles' offence. Gurley rose to the occas...
Nov 19, 2019