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After close encounter at APEC summit, Trudeau appears to steer wide berth around Xi
SAN FRANCISCO - Blame the alphabet for the fact Justin Trudeau and Xi Jinping had a close encounter at this week's APEC summit. China and Canada routinely rub elbows when leaders gather for photos at ...
Nov 17, 2023
Debate over ‘from the river to the sea' chant rages after Calgary protester charged
CALGARY - A debate is raging over a phrase being chanted by pro-Palestinian activists at rallies across the country after a protester was charged in Calgary. Police charged Wesam Cooley, also known as...
Nov 17, 2023
Halifax International Security Forum opens today with focus on Ukraine war
HALIFAX - About 300 delegates are gathering today in Halifax for the city's annual forum on global security. Most of the sessions are about the war in Ukraine, but Hamas's Oct. 7 attack on Israel and ...
Nov 17, 2023
Biden signs temporary spending bill averting government shutdown, pushing budget fight into new year
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - President Joe Biden on Thursday signed a temporary spending bill a day before a potential government shutdown, pushing a fight with congressional Republicans over the federal budg...
Nov 16, 2023
Manhole cover on Las Vegas Grand Prix course halts first practice of the weekend
LAS VEGAS (AP) - The first Formula One practice of the Las Vegas Grand Prix was halted less than 21 minutes into Thursday night's session after Carlos Sainz Jr. ran over a manhole cover on track. "We ...
Nov 16, 2023
Ravens handle Bengals 34-20 after Joe Burrow exits in the 2nd quarter with a wrist injury
BALTIMORE (AP) - Lamar Jackson threw two touchdown passes in the second quarter - one of which came thanks to a fortuitous carom - and the Baltimore Ravens beat Cincinnati 34-20 on Thursday night afte...
Nov 16, 2023
'No-brainer': Alberta panel hears callers urge split from Canada Pension Plan
EDMONTON - The panel hearing feedback on whether Alberta should quit the Canada Pension Plan heard multiple callers tell them Thursday it's time to embrace a "no-brainer" provincial program. "I think ...
Nov 16, 2023
Lindholm has three-point night to lead the Flames to 5-2 win over the Canucks
CALGARY - Elias Lindholm had a goal and two assists and Jonathan Huberdeau ended an 11-game scoring drought to lead the Calgary Flames to a 5-2 win over the red-hot Vancouver Canucks on Thursday night...
Nov 16, 2023
Tim Stützle scores in overtime as Senators beat Red Wings 5-4 in Stockholm
STOCKHOLM (AP) - Tim Sttzle scored 4:58 into overtime and the Ottawa Senators beat the Detroit Red Wings 5-4 on Thursday in the opening game of the NHL's Global Series in Sweden. Sttzle batted the puc...
Nov 16, 2023
Theodore has four points as Golden Knights hang on for 6-5 win over Canadiens
MONTREAL - Shea Theodore had a goal and three assists as the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Montreal Canadiens 6-5 on Thursday night. Jack Eichel and Mark Stone contributed a goal and two assists a...
Nov 16, 2023