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Finland's parliament picks world’s youngest sitting premier
HELSINKI - Finland's parliament chose Sanna Marin as the country's new prime minister Tuesday, making the 34-year-old the world's youngest sitting head of government. Marin is heading a five-party, ce...
Dec 10, 2019
Democrats poised to unveil 2 impeachment articles vs. Trump
WASHINGTON - House Democrats are poised to unveil two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump - abuse of power and obstruction of Congress - with an announcement expected early Tuesday....
Dec 10, 2019
AP Interview: Taiwan may help if Hong Kong violence expands
TAIPEI, Taiwan - Taiwan's top diplomat says his government stands with Hong Kong citizens pushing for "freedom and democracy," and would help those displaced from the semi-autonomous Chinese city if B...
Dec 10, 2019
Algerian court convicts 2 ex-prime ministers of corruption
ALGIERS, Algeria - Two former prime ministers of Algeria were convicted and sentenced to prison Tuesday for corruption-related charges in a landmark trial, unleashing cheers of joy from pro-democracy ...
Dec 10, 2019
Questions abound In The News for Dec. 10; Is the accused a Santa or a Scrooge?
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 Dec. 10. What we are watching i...
Dec 10, 2019
Canadian actor aboard cruise ship saw beginning of New Zealand volcano eruption
A Canadian man says he is still "shaky" from the experience of witnessing the beginnings of a volcanic eruption in New Zealand. The volcano off the New Zealand coast erupted Monday...
Dec 10, 2019
At least 4 dead in Czech hospital shooting; shooter at large
PRAGUE, Czech Republic - Police and officials say at least four people have been killed in a shooting in a hospital in the eastern Czech Republic. Two others are seriously wounded. Officials say the s...
Dec 10, 2019
Chile military plane missing with 38 on way to Antarctica
SANTIAGO, Chile - Chile's air force lost radio contact with a transport plane carrying 38 people on a flight Monday evening to the country's base in Antarctica, and authorities indicated several hours...
Dec 10, 2019
Monahan's goal in OT gives Flames 5-4 win over Avalanche
DENVER - Sean Monahan scored 2:09 into overtime to lift the Calgary Flames over the Colorado Avalanche 5-4 on Monday night. Matthew Tkachuk had a goal and an assist, Derek Ryan also scored and David R...
Dec 09, 2019
2 guards with rapper Juice WRLD arrested on gun charges
CHICAGO - Two security guards who were with rapper Juice WRLD when he died after suffering a medical emergency at Chicago's Midway International Airport have been arrested on gun charges. According to...
Dec 09, 2019