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Turkey calls for reconciliation between Syria government and opposition to end conflict
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) - The recent rapid advance by opposition fighters in Syria shows that Syrian President Bashar Assad must reconcile with his own people and hold dialogue with the opposition, the Tu...
Dec 2, 2024

Israel says Hezbollah fires at disputed border zone in first attack since ceasefire began
JERUSALEM (AP) - The Israeli military said the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah fired into a disputed border zone on Monday, its first attack since a ceasefire took hold last week, after Lebanon accu...
Dec 2, 2024

Israel says Hezbollah fires at disputed border zone in first attack since ceasefire began
JERUSALEM (AP) - The Israeli military says Hezbollah has fired into a disputed border zone, its first attack since a ceasefire took hold last week, after Lebanon accused Israel of violating the truce ...
Dec 2, 2024

Alexander, Crawford lead deep Canadian men's downhill ski team into season
CALGARY - The Canadian men's downhill ski team opens an important racing season intent on making a multi-pronged push for the podium. Their World Cup speed season kicks off in Beaver Creek, Colo., wit...
Dec 2, 2024

U.S. Postal Service suspends accepting mail bound for Canada due to strike
TORONTO - The U.S. Postal Service has temporarily suspended accepting mail headed to Canada due to the strike by Canada Post workers. It is asking customers to refrain from mailing items addressed to ...
Dec 2, 2024

56 people killed in stampede following clashes at a Guinea soccer match, authorities say
CONAKRY, Guinea (AP) - Fifty-six people were killed and several injured in a stampede at a soccer stadium in southern Guinea, following clashes between fans, Guinea's government said Monday. Authoriti...
Dec 2, 2024

56 people killed in stampede following clashes at a Guinea soccer match, authorities say
CONAKRY, Guinea (AP) - Fifty-six people were killed and several injured in a stampede at a soccer stadium in southern Guinea, following clashes between fans, Guinea's government said Monday. Authoriti...
Dec 2, 2024

In the news today: Canada Post presents 'framework' to reach deal
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Ontario snow strands vehicles, knocks out power Intense snow squalls battering Ontario moved south Sunday afte...
Dec 2, 2024

Impeachment complaint filed against Philippine Vice President Duterte after she threatened president
MANILA, Philippines (AP) - An impeachment complaint was filed Monday against Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte, who is facing a legal storm over a death threat she made against the president, the...
Dec 2, 2024

Here's where Canadian experts stand on fluoridating drinking water
For decades, water fluoridation has played a key role in improving the oral health of North Americans, experts say, but the practice is coming under scrutiny in some communities as opponents gain new ...
Dec 2, 2024

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