Category Archives: Canadian Press
Will misconduct scandals make men wary of women at work?
NEW YORK - Some women, and men, worry the same climate that’s emboldening women to speak up about sexual misconduct could backfire by making some men wary of female colleagues. Forget private me...
Dec 11, 2017
Venezuela president's threat to ban opposition draws rebuff
CARACAS, Venezuela - Opposition parties in Venezuela won’t be bullied out of participating in future elections, a leading anti-government politician said Monday, rejecting threats a day earlier ...
Dec 11, 2017
Trump rails against news media after reporting corrections
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump is again railing against the news media, calling them a “stain on America.” In a tweet Sunday, Trump blasts the lack of attention over what he describes...
Dec 11, 2017
Rutgers professor accused of anti-Semitism removed from role
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. - Rutgers University removed a professor accused of posting anti-Semitic statements on Facebook from his position as a director at the New Jersey school. Michael Chikindas will no ...
Dec 11, 2017
American diplomat: US looks to counter Iran in post-war Iraq
BAGHDAD - As Iraq emerges from three years of war with the Islamic State group, the U.S. is looking to roll back the influence of neighbouring Iran and help the central government resolve its dispute ...
Dec 11, 2017
DA: Fatal shooting of trooper killing suspect was justified
HARRISBURG, Pa. - A district attorney ruled Monday that state police acted properly a year ago when they shot and killed a man they suspected of murdering a state trooper in a rural area of central Pe...
Dec 11, 2017
Maritime Link sends first electricity between Newfoundland, Nova Scotia
HALIFAX - For the first time, electricity has been sent between Newfoundland and Nova Scotia through the new Maritime Link. The 500-megawatt transmission line - which connects Newfoundland to the Nort...
Dec 11, 2017
South Korea imposes new sanctions on North Korea
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of - South Korea added several North Korean groups and individuals to its sanctions list Monday in a largely symbolic move that is part of efforts to cut off funding for the Nor...
Dec 11, 2017
Some glitches seen in deadline week for 'Obamacare' sign-ups
WASHINGTON - Consumer advocates reported some glitches Monday in the final days for “Obamacare” sign-ups, although the Trump administration largely seemed to be keeping its promise of a sm...
Dec 11, 2017
Los Angeles subway work uncovers array of Ice Age fossils
LOS ANGELES - As part of the crew digging a subway extension under the streets of Los Angeles, Ashley Leger always keeps her safety gear close by. When her phone buzzes, she quickly dons a neon vest, ...
Dec 11, 2017