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Former British soldier convicted of passing on sensitive information to the Iranian government
LONDON (AP) - A former British soldier whose audacious escape from a London prison spurred a dayslong search was convicted on Thursday of passing on sensitive information to the Iranian intelligence s...
Nov 28, 2024

At least 13 dead after landslides bury 40 homes in villages in eastern Uganda
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) - At least 13 people have died in eastern Uganda after landslides buried 40 homes in six villages, relief officials said Thursday. The Uganda Red Cross Society said 13 bodies have ...
Nov 28, 2024

Cyprus could become a member of NATO when conditions permit, the country's president says
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) - Cyprus could apply to become a member of NATO once its armed forces receive the necessary training and equipment with U.S. help to bring them up to the standards of the world's ...
Nov 28, 2024

In the news today : Liberals' GST break expected to pass today
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Liberals, NDP expected to pass GST holiday in House of Commons today Legislation to create a two-month-long GS...
Nov 28, 2024

Liberals, NDP expected to pass GST holiday in House of Commons today
OTTAWA - Legislation to create a two-month-long GST holiday is expected to pass today. The bill was introduced on behalf of Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland in the House of Commons on Wednesday afte...
Nov 28, 2024

Hurricanes rally to beat Rangers 4-3 extending home win streak to nine
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Jesperi Kotkaniemi and Jackson Blake scored 2:07 apart midway through the third period, and the Carolina Hurricanes rallied to beat the New York Rangers 4-3 on Wednesday night. Ja...
Nov 27, 2024

Gaudette scores go-ahead goal as Senators beat Sharks 4-3 with only 11 shots on goal
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - Adam Gaudette had two goals, including a late go-ahead score, Linus Ullmark made 36 saves and the Ottawa Senators beat the San Jose Sharks 4-3 on Wednesday night with only 11 s...
Nov 27, 2024

Boise State withdraws from Mountain West volleyball tournament rather than play San Jose State
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Boise State, which twice boycotted regular-season matches with San Jose State, pulled out of the Mountain West women's volleyball tournament Wednesday night even after securing a spot...
Nov 27, 2024

Kopitar, Rittich lead the Kings' rebound for a 4-1 win over NHL-leading Jets
LOS ANGELES (AP) - David Rittich made 13 saves in his 100th career victory, and captain Anze Kopitar had a goal and an assist in the Los Angeles Kings' 4-1 victory over the NHL-leading Winnipeg Jets o...
Nov 27, 2024

Boise State withdraws from Mountain West volleyball tournament rather than play San Jose State
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Boise State, which twice boycotted regular-season matches with San Jose State, pulled out of the Mountain West women's volleyball tournament Wednesday night even after securing a spot...
Nov 27, 2024