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UN warns of 'very critical' shortages in Ethiopia's Tigray
NAIROBI, Kenya - The United Nations says shortages have become "very critical" in Ethiopia's embattled Tigray region as its population of 6 million remains sealed off and its capital is under threat o...
Nov 26, 2020
Thailand approves transfer of 3 Iranians as Australian freed
BANGKOK - Thai officials say they have approved the transfer back to Tehran of three Iranians who were involved in a botched 2012 bomb plot. The acknowledgement from Thailand on Thursday came as a 33-...
Nov 26, 2020
Toronto police have person of interest in billionaire deaths
Toronto police said Wednesday that they have identified a person of interest in the killing of Canadian drug company billionaire Barry Sherman and his wife nearly three years ago. Police Constable Jen...
Nov 25, 2020
B.C. homework assignment asks for 'positive experiences with residential schools'
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - A school superintendent in British Columbia is apologizing to an Indigenous mother who pointed out a homework assignment that asked students to find "positive experiences with resid...
Nov 25, 2020
Magical Day: A memorable Canadian one-off with the mighty Maradona
It's a play that remains fresh in soccer coach Peter Pinizzotto's mind even though it happened nearly 25 years ago. Argentine great Diego Maradona -- making a one-off appearance to play with brother L...
Nov 25, 2020
Economists weigh impacts of added COVID-19 measures
People in Saskatchewan are waiting to see what new measures or restrictions will be coming after Manitoba and Alberta introduced new ways to control the spread of COVID-19 this past week.Manitoba favo...
Nov 25, 2020
Van attack trial delayed until Thursday so experts can view Minassian's interviews
TORONTO - The murder trial for the man who killed 10 people after driving a van down a crowded Toronto sidewalk has been delayed until Thursday. The judge has given the Crown and its experts a few day...
Nov 25, 2020
Around 1,300 national exemptions to COVID-19 border restrictions given out: officials
OTTAWA - Immigration officials say the federal government granted 1,300 national interest exemptions during the COVID-19 pandemic to allow people into Canada who don't qualify under current border res...
Nov 25, 2020
Boucher says big contract won't change him; taking care of his mom is a priority
Chris Boucher's story has played out like a feel-good sports movie, the kind where everyone cheers for the underdog. Riding an overnight bus as a homeless teenager. Dropping out of high school and wor...
Nov 25, 2020
Federal watchdog says victims-rights regime needs overhaul after falling 'far short'
OTTAWA, Ill. - Canada's watchdog for crime victims is calling on Parliament to overhaul their bill of rights, saying the five-year-old legislation has fallen "far short" of delivering on its promise. ...
Nov 25, 2020