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Oslo police open fire on man who reportedly drove into crowd
COPENHAGEN - At least two people were injured Tuesday in Norway's capital city of Oslo, struck by an ambulance stolen by an armed man who was injured when police opened fire to stop him. Police said t...
Oct 22, 2019
US defence chief in Afghanistan for firsthand look at war
KABUL - Mark Esper sought a firsthand assessment Sunday of the U.S. military's future role in America's longest war as he made his initial visit to Afghanistan as Pentagon chief. Stalled peace talks w...
Oct 22, 2019
India, Pakistan exchange fire in Kashmir, killing 9
SRINAGAR, India - Pakistani and Indian soldiers traded fire in disputed Kashmir on Sunday, killing at least nine people on both sides, officials said. The Indian military said Pakistani soldiers targe...
Oct 22, 2019
Trump scraps plan to host G-7 at his Doral golf resort
WASHINGTON - Responding to stinging criticism, President Donald Trump has abruptly reversed his plan to hold the next year's Group of Seven world leaders' meeting at his Doral golf resort in Florida. ...
Oct 22, 2019
Hong Kong descends into chaos again as protesters defy ban
Hong Kong streets descended into chaotic scenes following an unauthorized pro-democracy rally Sunday, as protesters set up roadblocks and torched businesses, and police responded with tear gas and a w...
Oct 22, 2019
Frantic final push for votes marks final day of divisive campaign
OTTAWA - The contenders in Monday's federal election spent the last day of the campaign calling for voters to unite behind their parties amid accusations of dirty politicking and outright lying. ...
Oct 22, 2019
Frantic final push for votes marks final day of divisive campaign
OTTAWA - The contenders in Monday's federal election spent the last day of the campaign calling for voters to unite behind their parties amid accusations of dirty politicking and outright lying. ...
Oct 22, 2019
Queen Latifah to receive Harvard black culture award
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - Music artist and actress Queen Latifah is among the honorees being recognized by Harvard University for their contributions to black history and culture. Harvard is set to award the...
Oct 22, 2019
Minority report: A post-election version of In-The-News for Oct. 22
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 Oct. 22. What we are watching i...
Oct 22, 2019
Trudeau has won the most seats — but not a majority. What happens next?
OTTAWA - The Liberals have once more won the most seats in the House of Commons, but this time they do not have an outright majority. So what happens next? With fewer than the 170 seats needed to comm...
Oct 22, 2019