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Ghana's ruling party candidate concedes presidential election to his opposition rival
ACCRA, Ghana (AP) - Ghana's vice president and ruling party candidate, Mahamudu Bawumia, on Sunday conceded defeat to opposition candidate and former President John Dramani Mahama in the West African ...
Dec 08, 2024

Syrian government falls to fast-moving rebels, ending 50 years of iron rule by the Assad family
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) - The Syrian government collapsed early Sunday, falling to a lightning rebel offensive that seized control of the capital of Damascus and sent crowds into the streets to celebrate...
Dec 08, 2024

Syrian government falls to fast-moving rebels, ending 50 years of iron rule by the Assad family
DAMASCUS (AP) - The Syrian government collapsed early Sunday, falling to a lightning rebel offensive that seized control of the capital of Damascus and sent crowds into the streets to celebrate the en...
Dec 07, 2024

Oilers starting to look and play like a contender
After another typically slow start to the season, the Edmonton Oilers finally seem to be living up to some of the promise that had many believing they could get back to a Stanley Cup final, not long r...
Dec 07, 2024

McDavid, Skinner help Oilers beat Blues 4-2
EDMONTON - Connor McDavid had a goal and an assist and Leon Draisaitl had two helpers as the Edmonton Oilers won their second game in a row, defeating the St. Louis Blues 4-2 on Saturday. Corey Perry,...
Dec 07, 2024

Canadiens' miscues prove costly in 4-2 loss to hot Capitals
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens' first period against the Washington Capitals on Saturday night at Centre Bell was one of their best of the season. On both sides of the puck, the Habs kept the visit...
Dec 07, 2024

MP Jamil Jivani meets U.S. vice president-elect amid Trump's tariff threats
WASHINGTON - A Conservative member of Parliament has tapped a longtime friendship to connect with Donald Trump's inner circle as Canada prepares for the president-elect's return to the White House nex...
Dec 07, 2024

Senators starting to see improvements, consistency
OTTAWA - It seems the Ottawa Senators may have finally discovered the elusive consistency they've been striving for all season. With a 3-1 win over the Nashville Predators on Saturday night, the Senat...
Dec 07, 2024

Canadian Kelly Olynyk returns to Raptors lineup to lead young second unit
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors' second unit can be renamed Kelly's Kids. Canadian centre Kelly Olynyk returned to the Raptors' lineup in a 125-118 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday. It was Olyny...
Dec 07, 2024

NHL roundup: Zacha scores in OT as surging Bruins rally past Flyers
BOSTON (AP) - Pavel Zacha scored 2:49 into overtime, and the Boston Bruins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 on Saturday for their fourth straight National Hockey League victory. Boston's Brad Marchand...
Dec 07, 2024