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US officials have been in direct contact with the Syrian rebel group that ousted Assad, Blinken says
AQABA, Jordan (AP) - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Saturday that American officials have been in direct contact with the Syrian rebel group that spearheaded the overthrow of President Ba...
Dec 14, 2024
British departure means uncertain future for Alberta's massive Suffield military base
CFB SUFFIELD, ALBERTA - A sprawling military training base more than twice the size of New York City in southeastern Alberta appears to be a shadow of its former self while its future use remains up i...
Dec 14, 2024
Ex-soccer player Kavelashvili becomes Georgia's president in a blow to its EU aspirations
TBILISI, Georgia (AP) - Former soccer player Mikheil Kavelashvili became president of Georgia on Saturday, as the ruling party tightened its grip in what the opposition calls a blow to the country's E...
Dec 14, 2024
Ex-soccer player Kavelashvili becomes Georgia's president in a blow to its EU aspirations
TBILISI, Georgia (AP) - Former soccer player Mikheil Kavelashvili became president of Georgia on Saturday, as the ruling party tightened its grip in what the opposition calls a blow to the country's E...
Dec 14, 2024
South Korea’s parliament votes to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his martial law order
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - South Korea's parliament has voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his short-lived martial law declaration this month. The National Assembly passed the motion in a 20...
Dec 14, 2024
Pinto, Ullmark lead Senators to 3-0 road win over Hurricanes
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Shane Pinto scored twice, Linus Ullmark stopped 32 shots, and the Ottawa Senators beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-0 on Friday night. Nick Jensen had a goal and an assist as the Sen...
Dec 13, 2024
Strong winds and high tides could bring storm surge to coastal B.C., forecaster says
VANCOUVER - Environment Canada is warning of a storm surge on British Columbia's south coast that could reach a metre high. It says coastal areas of Metro Vancouver and the entire western side of Vanc...
Dec 13, 2024
Spruce Kings prepare for annual Drop the Gloves and Sock it to 'em game
PRINCE GEORGE- The Spruce Kings are at home for their final weekend before the Christmas break, as they welcome the Langley Rivermen for a Friday, Saturday back-to-back.The Kings final home game befor...
Dec 13, 2024
Body of missing skier found near B.C. resort, criminality not suspected: police
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - Police in British Columbia's southern Interior say a man has been found dead days after he was reported missing at a ski resort outside Kamloops. The body of 68-year-old Tomasz Jaholk...
Dec 13, 2024
"It was pretty traumatic:" calls for improved highway safety increase as collisions continue
PRINCE GEORGE - An online petition calling for change on Highway 16 is picking up steam, as its nearing 900 signatures as of December 13. The stretch of highway between the Yellowhead Bridge and Bound...
Dec 13, 2024