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South African court rules former leader Jacob Zuma can contest election
JOHANNESBURG (AP) - South Africa's Electoral Court on Tuesday ruled that former President Jacob Zuma can run for office as a lawmaker in the upcoming election, overturning an earlier decision that had...
Apr 9, 2024
Champions League matches will go ahead despite Islamic State terror threat
NYON, Switzerland (AP) - This week's Champions League games will go ahead as scheduled despite an Islamic State terror threat, the governing body of European soccer said Tuesday. A media outlet linked...
Apr 9, 2024
Liberal government to launch $500M fund for youth mental health
Ottawa is setting up a $500-million fund to help community health organizations provide more mental health care to young people. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is making the announcement in Ottawa...
Apr 9, 2024
Champions League matches will go ahead despite Islamic State terror threat
NYON, Switzerland (AP) - This week's Champions League games will go ahead as scheduled despite an Islamic State terror threat, the governing body of European soccer said Tuesday. A media outlet linked...
Apr 9, 2024
Olympic rings for the Paris Games will be displayed on the Eiffel Tower
PARIS (AP) - The Olympic rings will be displayed on the Eiffel Tower, organizers said in a statement on Tuesday, as the French capital prepares to mark 100 days until the start of the Paris Games. A 2...
Apr 9, 2024
Port of Montreal to host Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series event this summer
MONTREAL - The Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series is coming to Montreal this summer. On Aug. 25 the Port of Montreal's Grand Quay will stage one of the eight stops on the calendar, with Canada hosting...
Apr 9, 2024
Olympic rings for the Paris Games will be displayed on the Eiffel Tower
PARIS (AP) - The Olympic rings will be displayed on the Eiffel Tower, organizers said in a statement on Tuesday, as the French capital prepares to mark 100 days until the start of the Paris Games. A 2...
Apr 9, 2024
Europe’s highest human rights court starts session on landmark climate change cases
STRASBOURG, France (AP) - Europe's highest human rights court has started its session Tuesday on a group of landmark climate change cases aimed at forcing countries to meet international obligations t...
Apr 9, 2024
In the news today: PMO staff testifying at public inquiry, BC booster shot program
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... PMO staff to testify at interference inquiry Staff from the Prime Minister's Of...
Apr 9, 2024
Staff from PM’s office to testify at foreign interference inquiry
OTTAWA - Staff from the Prime Minister's Office are set to speak today at the public inquiry into foreign interference in Canada's elections. The testimony comes a day after the inquiry saw a briefing...
Apr 9, 2024