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ICC judges authorize probe into Philippines' 'war on drugs'
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - International Criminal Court judges on Wednesday authorized an investigation into the Philippines' deadly "war on drugs" campaign, saying the crackdown "cannot be seen as...
Sep 15, 2021
Advance and 'postal' votes could be crucial in tight federal election
LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- If advance polling is any indication, there is substantial interest in the September 20 federal election, even though most people didn't want an election in the first place. Informa...
Sep 15, 2021
Grim future: Loss to Bayern exposes Barcelona’s new reality
MADRID (AP) - Barcelona needs to brace for some tough times ahead while adjusting to the post-Lionel Messi era. That message was clear after the 3-0 loss at home to Bayern Munich in the Champions Leag...
Sep 15, 2021
Stenson selected as Europe's final Ryder Cup vice captain
VIRGINIA WATER, England - Henrik Stenson will still have a role for Europe at the Ryder Cup despite failing to get into the team. The Swedish player was selected by European captain Padraig Harrington...
Sep 15, 2021
Two federal NDP candidates resign after antisemitic social media posts spark backlash
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says the antisemitic comments by two of his party's candidates who resigned were "completely wrong." The party confirmed Wednesday that Dan Osborne, the candidate for the Nova...
Sep 15, 2021
Democrats Wu, Essaibi George to vie in Boston mayor’s race
BOSTON (AP) - Boston voters have for the first time narrowed the field of mayoral candidates to two women of color who will face off against each other in November. City Councilors Michelle Wu and Ann...
Sep 15, 2021
On the campaign trail and August inflation numbers : In The News for Sept. 15
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 Sept. 15 ... What we are watching in Canada .....
Sep 15, 2021
Don't forget Celil in Chinese prison, say supporters of Canadian Uyghur advocate
OTTAWA - Supporters of a Canadian man imprisoned in China for a decade and a half want the next federal government to use the 2022 Beijing Olympics as a bargaining chip to bring him home. And the advo...
Sep 15, 2021
Where the federal party leaders are on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021
The main national party leaders' scheduled public appearances for Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021. All times are local. Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau Halifax 10 a.m. - Announcement and media availability. N...
Sep 15, 2021
Unions reject O'Toole's worker-friendly pitch, campaign to prevent Conservative win
OTTAWA - Despite Erin O'Toole's attempts to portray himself as an ally of workers, the Conservative leader appears to remain public enemy No. 1 so far as Canada's labour unions are concerned. Some of ...
Sep 15, 2021