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Vatican releases first photograph of the pope in more than a month
ROME (AP) - The Vatican on Sunday released the first photograph of pope in more than a month, showing Francis co-celebrating Mass in the hospital chapel. The photograph is taken from behind, and shows...
Mar 16, 2025
Netanyahu says he will seek to dismiss the head of Israel's internal security service
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday he will bring a vote to the government this week to dismiss the director of the country's internal security service, the S...
Mar 16, 2025
Toronto Raptors sign centre Castleton to second 10-day contract with NBA club
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors signed centre Colin Castleton to a second 10-day contract Sunday. The six-foot-11, 250-pound Castleton started two-of-five games during his first 10-day deal with the clu...
Mar 16, 2025
Canadian women win again at T20 World Cup Americas qualifier in Buenos Aires
BUENOS AIRES - Canada defeated Brazil by 29 runs Sunday to set up a showdown with the U.S. in its final match Monday at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Americas Region Qualifier. The Canadian women impr...
Mar 16, 2025
Canadian short-track speedskating team finishes season with six more medals
BEIJING - Steven Dubois and William Dandjinou finished 1-2 in the men's 1,000-metre race and led relay teams to world titles as Canada finished its season with six medals overall Sunday at the world s...
Mar 16, 2025
New rental complex proposed in Nanaimo's Rock City neighbourhood
NANAIMO - Over 100 new rental units are being envisioned for a currently forested lot in central Nanaimo.The property at 3400 Barrington Rd., off Rock City Rd. would feature 102 rental units spread ac...
Mar 16, 2025
Canada's Homan beats Sweden's Hasselborg at women's world curling championship
UIJEONGBU-SI - Canada's Rachel Homan made a draw for a single in the 10th end for a 9-7 win over Sweden's Anna Hasselborg on Sunday at the LGT world women's curling championship. Homan, from Ottawa, i...
Mar 16, 2025
51 dead and dozens more injured in nightclub fire in North Macedonia
SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) - A massive fire that broke out early Sunday in a nightclub in North Macedonia's eastern town of Kocani has killed 51 people and injured about 100 more, interior minister ...
Mar 16, 2025
Rebels in Yemen say death toll from US strikes has climbed to 31, including women and children
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) - The Houthi rebel-run Health Ministry says the death toll from U.S. strikes on Yemen has climbed to 31, including women and children. Anees al-Asbahi, a spokesperson for th...
Mar 16, 2025
Elias Pettersson producing as Vancouver Canucks push for playoffs
VANCOUVER - Elias Pettersson is feeling good - and that's good news for the Vancouver Canucks. The Swedish centre scored his 15th goal of the season and contributed an assist Saturday, helping the Can...
Mar 15, 2025