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Kremlin says Kim Jong Un will visit Russia this month
MOSCOW - The Kremlin says North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will visit Russia later this month. It said in a brief statement Thursday that Kim will visit Russia "in the second half of April" on Russian ...
Apr 18, 2019
In the news today, April 18
Five stories in the news for Thursday, April 18 --- KENNEY'S 'TURN OFF TAPS' PLEDGE HEARD IN B.C. Jason Kenney's Alberta election victory sent ripples of enthusiasm and concern across Canada...
Apr 18, 2019
Gunmen kill 14 passengers on bus in southwestern Pakistan
QUETTA, Pakistan - Gunmen ambushed a bus and killed 14 passengers after going through their ID cards and forcing them out on a highway in a remote area of southwestern Pakistan before dawn Thursday, o...
Apr 18, 2019
Appeal court wonders about future danger posed by Halifax mall plotter
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia's top court focused on the potential future danger posed by an American woman who plotted a Valentine's Day shooting spree at a Halifax mall as she appealed her life sentence Tue...
Apr 18, 2019
'Open for business:' Jason Kenney's UCP wins majority in Alberta election
EDMONTON - Jason Kenney and his United Conservatives channelled the angst of an angry electorate to soar to a majority government in Alberta's election Tuesday and relegate Rachel Notle...
Apr 18, 2019
Strong quake rattles Taiwan, but no major damage apparent
TAIPEI, Taiwan - A strong 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan's east coast Thursday afternoon, rattling buildings across the island but causing no major damage or injuries. The bureau said the quak...
Apr 18, 2019
France to hold daylong tribute to Notre Dame firefighters
PARIS - It's a day of tribute to the Paris firefighters who saved Notre Dame Cathedral from collapse and rescued its treasures from encroaching flames. French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting them...
Apr 18, 2019
Rantanen scores OT winner, Avs beat Flames 3-2 in Game 4
DENVER - Mikko Rantanen scored on a slap shot 10:23 into overtime after tying the game with a goal late in regulation and the Colorado Avalanche rallied for a 3-2 win over the Calgary Flames on Wednes...
Apr 17, 2019
Makar shines in NHL debut, Avs beat Flames 6-2 for 2-1 lead
DENVER - A wide-open Cale Makar screamed toward Nathan MacKinnon to deliver him the puck. That made an instant impression with MacKinnon on a night when Makar made an immediate impact. This newly sign...
Apr 17, 2019
Predators take 2-1 series lead over Stars with 3-2 victory
DALLAS - Nashville goalie Pekka Rinne withstood a flurry of shots when the Dallas Stars had an extended power play in the second period, including a 5-on-3 advantage. Then came his incredible save wit...
Apr 17, 2019