Category Archives: Canadian Press
Syrian man tried in Germany over abduction of Canadian UN observer
BERLIN - A Syrian man charged with war crimes for allegedly participating in the 2013 kidnapping of a United Nations observer - believed to be a Canadian lawyer - has gone on trial in Germany. The 25-...
Oct 20, 2016
US home sales rebounded in September despite tight supply
WASHINGTON - More Americans bought homes in September, many for the first time, despite a persistent shortage of properties for sale. The National Association of Realtors said Thursday that sales of e...
Oct 20, 2016
NCAA accuses Louisville, Pitino of violations in escort case
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The NCAA accused Louisville of four serious violations and criticized coach Rick Pitino for failing to monitor a former basketball staffer who hired escorts and strippers for sex par...
Oct 20, 2016
Mexicans watch final US presidential debate closely
MEXICO CITY - At a Mexico City barbecue restaurant that could have dropped out of Austin, Texas an assortment of Mexicans and expats toasted each time Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton said “Mexic...
Oct 20, 2016
Trump on Clinton: 'Such a nasty woman'
WASHINGTON - Donald Trump asserted in the final presidential debate that no one respects women more than he does. Yet in its closing moments, standing onstage with the first major-party female preside...
Oct 20, 2016
That time Trump refused to say he'll accept election result
WASHINGTON - Sometimes, the answer to a debate question seems obvious. Donald Trump, will you absolutely accept the results of this presidential election? He dodged. Twice. “I will look at it at...
Oct 20, 2016
Toronto-area duo nabbed in switch of diamond for fake, police probe wider spree
SAINT JOHN, N.B. - Jewellers across the country are being warned to check their stock for fake diamonds after a Toronto-area couple were charged in a daring diamond switch that could be connected to a...
Oct 20, 2016
Ed Whitlock's masters world record, when age-graded, would have placed him 2nd
TORONTO - Imagine a 27-year-old Ed Whitlock sprinting to a second-place finish at the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon. Whitlock, who is actually 85, raced to a world age group record last weeke...
Oct 20, 2016
Case of Mountie charged with child luring in B.C. court, new date set
SURREY, B.C. - The case of an RCMP officer charged with child luring has been put over to Nov. 2 in B.C. provincial court. Const. Dario Devic was represented by his lawyer Wednesday during a brief cou...
Oct 20, 2016
World diplomats seek post-battle plan for IS bastion Mosul
PARIS - Iraq’s prime minister vowed Thursday to protect civilians fleeing the battle to oust Islamic State extremists from Mosul, as the offensive picked up speed and diplomats worked to ensure ...
Oct 20, 2016