Category Archives: Canadian Press
Mexicans watch final US presidential debate closely
MEXICO CITY - At a Mexico City barbecue restaurant that could have dropped out of Austin, Texas an assortment of Mexicans and expats toasted each time Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton said “Mexic...
Oct 20, 2016
Trump on Clinton: 'Such a nasty woman'
WASHINGTON - Donald Trump asserted in the final presidential debate that no one respects women more than he does. Yet in its closing moments, standing onstage with the first major-party female preside...
Oct 20, 2016
That time Trump refused to say he'll accept election result
WASHINGTON - Sometimes, the answer to a debate question seems obvious. Donald Trump, will you absolutely accept the results of this presidential election? He dodged. Twice. “I will look at it at...
Oct 20, 2016

Toronto-area duo nabbed in switch of diamond for fake, police probe wider spree
SAINT JOHN, N.B. - Jewellers across the country are being warned to check their stock for fake diamonds after a Toronto-area couple were charged in a daring diamond switch that could be connected to a...
Oct 20, 2016
Ed Whitlock's masters world record, when age-graded, would have placed him 2nd
TORONTO - Imagine a 27-year-old Ed Whitlock sprinting to a second-place finish at the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon. Whitlock, who is actually 85, raced to a world age group record last weeke...
Oct 20, 2016
Case of Mountie charged with child luring in B.C. court, new date set
SURREY, B.C. - The case of an RCMP officer charged with child luring has been put over to Nov. 2 in B.C. provincial court. Const. Dario Devic was represented by his lawyer Wednesday during a brief cou...
Oct 20, 2016
World diplomats seek post-battle plan for IS bastion Mosul
PARIS - Iraq’s prime minister vowed Thursday to protect civilians fleeing the battle to oust Islamic State extremists from Mosul, as the offensive picked up speed and diplomats worked to ensure ...
Oct 20, 2016
Germany: Officer dies after raid on anti-gov't extremist
BERLIN - A German police officer died early Thursday, a day after being shot by an anti-government extremist who had hoarded dozens of weapons at his home, officials said. The 32-year-old officer succ...
Oct 20, 2016

UK to pardon thousands convicted under past anti-gay laws
LONDON - Thousands of men who were convicted under now-abolished British laws against homosexuality are to receive posthumous pardons, the government announced Thursday. Those who are still alive can ...
Oct 20, 2016
France warns UK premier of tough time ahead in Brexit talks
BRUSSELS - France warned Britain at the start of a European Union summit on Thursday that it would face a tough, unyielding opponent if it sought too many concessions during its negotiations to leave ...
Oct 20, 2016