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AP Interview: China to send 'positive message' on climate
BEIJING - A leading Chinese diplomat said Friday that his country, the world's largest carbon emitter, plans to send a "positive message" at a climate change meeting called by U.S. President Joe Biden...
Apr 16, 2021

Iran starts enriching uranium to 60%, its highest level ever
TEHRAN, Iran - Iran began enriching uranium up to 60% purity Friday, its highest level ever, after an attack targeted its Natanz nuclear site, the country's parliament speaker said. The comment by Moh...
Apr 16, 2021

New restrictions in Ontario?; eight dead in U.S. shooting: In The News for April 16
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 April 16 ... What we are watching in Canada .....
Apr 16, 2021

Prince Philip remembered as calm presence during Queen's visits to the North
There's a road in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, that stretches all the way around Williamson Lake, a small body of water in the centre of town. But, unlike a lot of the roads in the community then, this one ...
Apr 16, 2021

Police: 8 dead in shooting at FedEx facility in Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS - Eight people were shot and killed in a late-night shooting at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis, and the shooter has killed himself, police said. Multiple other people were injured Thurs...
Apr 16, 2021

SKorean steelmaker to end partnership with Myanmar military
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of - A South Korean steelmaker on Friday said it plans to end a joint venture with a military-controlled firm in Myanmar following criticism that its business has benefited mili...
Apr 15, 2021

Oil Kings thump Canes 4-0
LETHBRIDGE, AB- After coming into Thursday's game with a three-game win streak, the Edmonton Oil Kings sure didn't disappoint the Lethbridge Hurricanes with their best effort.First Period:During a har...
Apr 15, 2021

Shaky Royals bullpen hangs on for 7-5 win over Blue Jays
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Royals manager Mike Matheny felt awfully good about the way his team played in a 7-5 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. Jakob Junis ran his scoreless streak to 14 innings. The offence ...
Apr 15, 2021

Officer involved in Breonna Taylor raid writing a book
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The Louisville police officer who fired at Breonna Taylor after being shot during the deadly raid on Taylor's apartment is writing a book. Sgt. Jonathan Mattingly and another officer...
Apr 15, 2021

China's economic growth surged to 18.3% as activity revived
BEIJING - China's economic growth surged to 18.3% over a year ago in the first quarter of 2021 after factory and consumer activity returned largely to normal following the coronavirus pandemic. The fi...
Apr 15, 2021