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Ghosn's lawyer slams minister's gaffe on proving innocence
TOKYO - A lawyer for Carlos Ghosn, Nissan's former chairman who skipped bail in Japan and fled to Lebanon, on Friday slammed a gaffe by the Japanese justice minister who said that Ghosn should "prove"...
Jan 12, 2020
Iran's president says Ukrainian jet unintentionally shot down, cites human error
OTTAWA - The president of Iran says a military investigation has concluded that missiles fired due to human error caused the horrific crash of a Ukrainian plane and the deaths of 1...
Jan 12, 2020
US employers expected to have added 160,000 jobs in December
WASHINGTON - The U.S. job market appears to be entering 2020 on a solid footing. Economists expect that Friday's jobs report will show job gains of 160,000 in December, with the unemployment rate hold...
Jan 11, 2020
Australians leave homes as heat, winds escalate fire danger
EDEN, Australia - Thousands of people fled their homes and helicopters dropped supplies to towns at risk of nearby wildfires as hot, windy conditions Friday threatened already fire-ravaged southeaster...
Jan 11, 2020
Unidentified planes hit Iraqi militiamen in Syria, killing 8
BEIRUT - Unidentified planes struck targets in Syria near the border with Iraq on Friday, killing eight Iran-backed Iraqi militiamen, Syrian activists and two Iraqi officials said, an attack that come...
Jan 11, 2020
Lindholm scores twice as Flames down Oilers 4-3 for fifth win in a row
CALGARY - Elias Lindholm scored his 19th and 20th goals Saturday night as the Calgary Flames led early, fell behind twice, then came back to win 4-3 over the Edmonton Oilers. The Flames' fifth win in ...
Jan 11, 2020
US blames Iran for Ukrainian jetliner downing, pledges probe
WASHINGTON - The U.S. promised "appropriate action" Friday in response to its assessment that an Iranian missile was responsible for downing a Ukrainian jetliner that crashed outside Tehran, as the Ir...
Jan 11, 2020
Clippers lose goaltending battle 2-1 to Cowichan
DUNCAN - The goalies stole the show in an 80 shot performance put on by the Clippers and Capitals.Jordan Naylor made 36 saves in the loss and Zach Borgiel stopped 41 shots for the Capitals in their 2-...
Jan 11, 2020 Nanaimo goalie Jordan Naylor and the Capitals Zach Borgiel put on a goaltending clinic allowing just three goals on a combined 80 shots. (Gary Dorland)
Cam Talbot tall in goal for Calgary Flames in 2-1 win over Minnesota Wild
CALGARY - Cam Talbot prevailed in a goaltending duel and Johnny Gaudreau scored the game-winner for the Calgary Flames in a 2-1 win over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday. Talbot repelled 42 shots for ba...
Jan 11, 2020
Shapovalov pushes Djokovic to limit in ATP Cup quarters but Canada falls to Serbia
SYDNEY, Australia - Denis Shapovalov pushed world No. 2 Novak Djokovic to the limit but lost 4-6, 6-1, 7-6 (4) on Friday as Canada was eliminated by Serbia from the ATP Cup's quarterfinal. Shapovalov,...
Jan 11, 2020