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UN limits aid to Syrian rebels to 6 months in a Russian win
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - The U.N. Security Council approval a resolution Tuesday extending humanitarian aid deliveries to 4.1 million people in Syria's rebel-held northwest in a victory for Russia. The v...
Jul 12, 2022
Justice Dept. taps reforming outsider to run federal prisons
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Justice Department on Tuesday named Colette Peters, the director of Oregon's prison system, to run the federal Bureau of Prisons, turning to a reform-minded outsider as it seeks ...
Jul 12, 2022
Killer's violent past explored by inquiry investigation Nova Scotia mass shooting
HALIFAX - The Nova Scotia denture maker who killed 22 people in April 2020 was long known to be a violent man, especially among disadvantaged people who owed him money, newly released documents show. ...
Jul 12, 2022
Premier Hockey Federation adding Montreal team to women's circuit
TORONTO - The growth of women's hockey is having another significant spurt in the Premier Hockey Federation. The women's professional hockey circuit rolled out its plans for expansion today with a sev...
Jul 12, 2022
Putin set to visit Iran next week
MOSCOW (AP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Iran next week, the Kremlin said Tuesday, a day after the U.S. warned that Tehran could provide Moscow with drones for its action in Ukraine. ...
Jul 12, 2022
New poll on Canadian concerns and Via strike averted: In The News for July 12, 2022
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Tuesday, July 12, 2022 ... What we are watchin...
Jul 12, 2022
New poll suggests more than half of Canadians are worried about issues at airports
OTTAWA - Most Canadians believe the country is in a recession and that prices are going to continue to rise for the foreseeable future, according to a new poll. A wide-ranging survey by Leger asked Ca...
Jul 12, 2022
Canada's premiers enter second day of meetings in Victoria
VICTORIA - Canada's premiers are meeting again today in Victoria after a day of talks dominated by health care. Affordability issues and economic recovery are among the other topics on the table durin...
Jul 12, 2022
Leadership committee chair scrutinized Patrick Brown's past during vetting: source
OTTAWA - The chair of the federal Conservative party's leadership election organizing committee privately expressed concerns around Patrick Brown's history while vetting him as a potential candidate, ...
Jul 12, 2022
Canada's premiers enter second day of meetings in Victoria
VICTORIA - Canada's premiers are meeting again today in Victoria after a day of talks dominated by health care. Affordability issues and economic recovery are among the other topics on the table durin...
Jul 12, 2022