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Ukrainian officials urge civilians to evacuate eastern town of Pokrovsk as Russian troops close in
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Military authorities in the eastern Ukrainian town of Pokrovsk on Friday urged civilians to speed up their evacuation because the Russian army is quickly closing in on what has fo...
Aug 16, 2024
India to hold local polls in disputed Kashmir from Sept. 18, 5 years after revoking its autonomy
SRINAGAR, India (AP) - India on Friday announced three-phased assembly elections in disputed Kashmir that will start on Sept. 18, the first since Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government in 2019 stri...
Aug 16, 2024
In the news today: Residents set to return to Jasper townsite
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Residents set to return to Jasper townsite Some residents of the Municipality of Jasper are set to return to t...
Aug 16, 2024
Decision expected today in Jacob Hoggard's appeal of sexual assault conviction
TORONTO - Ontario's top court is expected to deliver its ruling today in the case of Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard, who is challenging his sexual assault conviction. Hoggard was found guilty in June...
Aug 16, 2024
Residents set to enter their homes for the first time in fire-ravaged Jasper townsite
JASPER, ALBERTA, CANADA - Some residents of the Municipality of Jasper are set to return to the town today after a massive wildfire forced them out more than three weeks ago. Jasper Mayor Richard Irel...
Aug 16, 2024
Mpox strain spreading in African countries could arrive in Canada, doctors say
The type of mpox spreading rapidly through several African countries could arrive in Canada, where that strain hasn't appeared before, Canadian experts say. The detection of clade I mpox in Sweden in ...
Aug 16, 2024
CBSA to use facial recognition app for people facing deportation: documents
OTTAWA - The Canada Border Services Agency plans to implement an app that uses facial recognition technology to keep track of people who have been ordered to be deported from the country. The mobile r...
Aug 16, 2024
Palau's president says China is weaponizing lucrative tourism over his refusal to break Taiwan ties
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) - Beijing weaponized tourism to the Pacific archipelago of Palau over its allegiance to Taiwan and its accusations that China was behind a major cyberattack there, Preside...
Aug 15, 2024
Lewis Ward kicks game-winning field goal to lift Redblacks over Stampeders 31-29
CALGARY - Lewis Ward kicked a 51-yard field goal with no time left on the clock to lead the Ottawa Redblacks to a 31-29 win over the Calgary Stampeders at McMahon Stadium on Thursday. Quarterback Jere...
Aug 15, 2024
Ernesto grows into Cat 2 hurricane as it aims for Bermuda, leaving many in Puerto Rico without power
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) - Hurricane Ernesto strengthened into a Category 2 storm Thursday night as it barreled toward Bermuda after leaving hundreds of thousands of people in Puerto Rico without po...
Aug 15, 2024