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BMW CEO to step down in wake of disappointing earnings
FRANKFURT - BMW CEO Harald Krueger is stepping down in the wake of the luxury automaker's weakest earnings performance in a decade. The Germany company said Friday that Krueger, 53, would not seek an ...
Jul 5, 2019
In the news today, July 5
Three stories in the news for Friday, July 5 --- TRUDEAU SHOOTS BACK AT CHINA'S 'NAIVE' CLAIM Justin Trudeau says U.S. President Donald Trump did make good on his pledge to raise the pl...
Jul 5, 2019
In the news today, July 3
Five stories in the news for Wednesday, July 3 --- CORRUPTION IN UKRAINE HURTS REFORM: U.S. ENVOY Ukraine's weak judicial system is hurting the country's prospects for reform, which is the o...
Jul 5, 2019
Alberta to hold $2.5-million public inquiry into funding for oilsands foes
CALGARY - The Alberta government is holding a public inquiry into funding of environmental campaigns it says have prevented the province's resources from getting to new customers.Premier Jason Kenney ...
Jul 5, 2019 Jason Kenney -- The Canadian Presss
At Tehran symphony, music lovers seek escape from reality
TEHRAN, Iran - Aficionados of Western classical music have carved out a niche for themselves in Iran, where cultural expression remains tightly controlled by strict rules imposed after the 1979 Islami...
Jul 5, 2019
Provincial politicians asking Albertans to support farmers, ranchers
EDMONTON -- The provincial government is calling on people to support Alberta farmers and ranchers as they deal with trade disputes.Provincial politicians were joined by industry representatives from ...
Jul 5, 2019 Ag Minister Devin Dreeshen Premier Jason Kenney and representatives of beef, pork and canola producers. Photo supplied by the province.
SUPREME COURT NOTEBOOK: Did Ginsburg hint at census outcome?
WASHINGTON - It's been another taxing term for reporters who try to forecast the outcome of high-profile Supreme Court cases. Many of us wrote that based on arguments in late April, the court's five c...
Jul 4, 2019
Envoy says Sudan rivals reach power-sharing agreement
KHARTOUM, Sudan - Sudan's ruling military council and the country's pro-democracy movement have reached a power-sharing agreement, including a timetable for a transition to civilian rule, an African U...
Jul 4, 2019
Airstrike kills 44 migrants in Libyan detention centre
BENGHAZI, Libya - An airstrike hit a detention centre for migrants near the Libyan capital of Tripoli early Wednesday, killing at least 44 people and wounding dozens of others in an attack that the U....
Jul 4, 2019
Alouettes' Stanbeck scores three touchdowns in 36-29 win over Ticats
MONTREAL - Alouettes running back William Stanbeck scored three touchdowns in a 36-26 victory over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats at Percival Molson Stadium Thursday night, making it the Alouettes' first win...
Jul 4, 2019