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Canadian Israeli woman, missing since ambush at musical festival, has died: family
Family of a Canadian Israeli woman, who was missing since Hamas militants ambushed a music festival in southern Israel last Saturday, are dealing with the heartbreaking news she has died. Shir Georgy'...
Oct 14, 2023
Canada's Fernandez through to Hong Kong Open final with win over Blinkova
HONG KONG - Leylah Fernandez advanced to her first final in 19 months after a 6-2, 7-5 victory over fifth-seeded Anna Blinkova on Saturday at the Hong Kong Open. The 21-year-old from Laval, Que., race...
Oct 14, 2023
Canada-Brazil international women's soccer friendly sells out quickly in Halifax
HALIFAX - Canada's women's soccer friendly against Brazil in Halifax is a sellout, just 20 minutes after tickets went on sale to the general public. The 10th-ranked Canadians face No. 9 Brazil at Oct....
Oct 14, 2023
Foreign affairs minister announces plan to help Canadians evacuate from West Bank
Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly says the federal government is still working to get Canadians out the Gaza Strip, but announced an evacuation plan for those in the West Bank. Joly's announcement ...
Oct 14, 2023
Argentina reaches Rugby World Cup semifinals after coming back twice to beat Wales
MARSEILLE, France (AP) - Argentina came from behind twice to beat Wales 29-17 and reach its third Rugby World Cup semifinal on Saturday. The underdog Pumas were 10-0 down in the first half then 17-12 ...
Oct 14, 2023
Man United sale: Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim is withdrawing his bid - AP sources
MANCHESTER, England (AP) - Qatar's Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani is withdrawing his offer to buy Manchester United, a person with knowledge of the process told The Associated Press on Saturday. The...
Oct 14, 2023
France aims for another step toward Rugby World Cup destiny. Fiji faces its own great expectations
PARIS (AP) - France lost seven straight tests to South Africa from 2010 to 2018, which might have been the reason current coach Fabien Galthie traveled to the home of the Springboks after taking over ...
Oct 14, 2023
Partial solar eclipse could be seen in B.C., but forecast may hamper view
VANCOUVER - Residents in southwestern British Columbia are in the best place to view the solar eclipse this morning. The event is known as a ring-of-fire eclipse, where the moon passes in front of the...
Oct 14, 2023
Christopher Luxon wins New Zealand election after incumbent Prime Minister Chris Hipkins concedes
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) - Former businessman Christopher Luxon will be New Zealand's next prime minister after winning a decisive election victory Saturday. People voted for change after six years ...
Oct 14, 2023
An Australian referendum to create an Indigenous Voice to Parliament has failed
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) - Three leading advocates for constitutional change in Australia conceded defeat on Saturday in a referendum that would have created an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. Austral...
Oct 14, 2023