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Russia and Ukraine trade prisoners, each fly 35 to freedom
MOSCOW - Russia and Ukraine conducted a major prisoner exchange that freed 35 people detained in each country and flew them to the other, a deal that could help advance Russia-Ukraine relations and en...
Sep 09, 2019
Dorian topples crane, knocks out power in eastern Canada
TORONTO - Dorian arrived on Canada's Atlantic coast Saturday with heavy rain and powerful winds, toppling a construction crane in Halifax and knocking out power for hundreds of thousands of people a d...
Sep 09, 2019
Bird watchers, plant lovers, nature seekers find sanctuary at oasis in city core
SAANICH, B.C. - The bird watchers gather in the parking lot at the Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary, binoculars and cameras at their sides, chattering about their most recent siting of a tiny...
Sep 09, 2019
Artist, researcher displays Newfoundland's connections to slave trade
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - An art installation at this year's Bonavista Biennale is shining a light on a dark corner of Newfoundland's history - slave ships that were built on the island during...
Sep 09, 2019
Afghans brace for fresh violence after US-Taliban talks halt
KABUL - Afghans are bracing for a possible new wave of Taliban violence after President Donald Trump abruptly called off talks with the insurgent group, which vows to continue its fight against what i...
Sep 08, 2019
Iran uses advanced centrifuges, threatens higher enrichment
TEHRAN, Iran - Iran on Saturday said it now uses arrays of advanced centrifuges prohibited by its 2015 nuclear deal and can enrich uranium "much more beyond" current levels to weapons-grade material, ...
Sep 08, 2019
Vernon Adams Jr., Alouettes beat Lions 21-16 for third straight win
MONTREAL - Quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. says he was energized by having his young son in Montreal for the first time watching from the stands. Adams rushed for two touchdowns and threw for another as ...
Sep 08, 2019
Nadal edges Medvedev for 4th US Open title, 19th Slam trophy
NEW YORK - The 19th Grand Slam title that seemed so inevitable for Rafael Nadal during the first two-plus sets of the U.S. Open final suddenly seemed in doubt as Daniil Medvedev forced it to a fifth. ...
Sep 08, 2019
Pendrith wins Mackenzie Investments Open, closes in on Korn Ferry Tour card
Taylor Pendrith is enjoying himself on the golf course again. Just look at his scorecards. Pendrith, from Richmond Hill, Ont., shot a 5-under 67 to win the Mackenzie Investments Open on Sunday, matchi...
Sep 08, 2019
Jets first-round pick Heinola looking to make an impact at rookie showcase
BELLEVILLE, Ont. - From the smaller NHL rinks to the passion of Canadian hockey fans, Winnipeg Jets prospect defenceman Ville Heinola has found a lot to like as he transitions to the North American ga...
Sep 08, 2019