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Comedian headed for landslide victory in Ukraine
KIEV, Ukraine - A comedian whose only political experience consists of playing a president on TV cruised toward a landslide victory in Ukraine's presidential election Sunday in what was seen as a reac...
Apr 22, 2019
Yellow vest anger burns in France, fueled by Notre Dame fire
PARIS - French yellow vest protesters set fires Saturday along a march through Paris to drive home their message to a government they believe is ignoring the poor: that rebuilding the fire-ravaged Not...
Apr 22, 2019
Elizabeth May's wedding dress a 'walk through a garden' on Earth Day
VICTORIA - When Elizabeth May walks down the aisle, she'll be dressed for her wedding along with Earth Day. The Green party leader and British Columbia entrepreneur John Kidder will exchange wedd...
Apr 22, 2019
Police: 'New breed' of terrorists in Northern Ireland
LONDON - Police in Northern Ireland arrested two teenagers Saturday in connection with the fatal shooting of a young journalist during rioting in the city of Londonderry and warned of a "new breed" of...
Apr 22, 2019
Egyptians vote on changes that would extend el-Sissi's rule
CAIRO - Egyptians cast their ballots Saturday on the first of three days of voting on constitutional amendments that would allow President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi to stay in power until 2030 and broaden...
Apr 22, 2019
Flame out; Avalanche advance in NHL playoffs with 5-1 win over Calgary
CALGARY - Add the Calgary Flames to shocking Stanley Cup playoff exits this season. Spurred by a dominant Nathan MacKinnon, the Colorado Avalanche ousted the Flames from contention with...
Apr 21, 2019
Hertl lifts Sharks past Vegas 2-1 in 20T to force Game 7
LAS VEGAS - Tomas Hertl scored a short-handed goal 11:17 into the second overtime to lift the San Jose Sharks to a 2-1 win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday night, forcing a Game 7 in their firs...
Apr 21, 2019
Possible intel failures to be examined in Sri Lanka blasts
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka - Police in Sri Lanka said Monday the investigation into the Easter Sunday bombings will examine reports that the intelligence community failed to detect or warn of possible suicide...
Apr 21, 2019
Toronto offence red-hot but defence an issue in wild comeback win over Minnesota
Toronto FC left BMO Field with four goals, three points and a couple of festering problems Friday after a wild win over Minnesota United. Six games and 18 goals into the MLS season, Toronto has shown ...
Apr 21, 2019
Auston Matthews helps Maple Leafs down Bruins 2-1 to take 3-2 series lead
BOSTON - Head down on the bench, Auston Matthews couldn't bear to watch. The Maple Leafs star centre had seen this scenario - one that often seemed to go against him - play out before. ...
Apr 21, 2019