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RCMP tells owners to turn in guns after banned fully automatic model sold in Canada
OTTAWA - The RCMP has told owners to turn in fully automatic military surplus firearms after hundreds were misidentified and allowed into Canada for commercial sale. The Mounties say the registrar of ...
Oct 19, 2023
In the news today: Israel's envoy to Canada warns of "fine line" in free speech
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... 'Thin line' for free speech, hate: Israel envoy Israel's envoy to Canada says i...
Oct 19, 2023
Canada promised to stop exporting unwanted plastic waste. But it's still happening.
OTTAWA - On the northern fringe of Myanmar's largest city is a township of nearly 300,000 people with a growing industrial base in textiles, consumer goods and food products. But north of Yangon in Sh...
Oct 19, 2023
Mahsa Amini, the Kurdish-Iranian woman who died in police custody, is awarded EU human rights prize
STRASBOURG, France (AP) - Mahsa Amini, the 22-year-old Kurdish-Iranian woman who died in police custody in Iran last year, sparking worldwide protests against the country's conservative Islamic theocr...
Oct 19, 2023
Palestinians in Gaza feel nowhere is safe amid unrelenting Israeli airstrikes
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) - Israeli airstrikes pounded locations across the Gaza Strip early Thursday, including parts of the south that Israel had declared safe zones, heightening fears among more...
Oct 19, 2023
Police officer who liaised with Chris Barber to testify in criminal trial
OTTAWA - The officer who served as a go-between for "Freedom Convoy" organizer Chris Barber and police is expected to testify in his criminal trial. Barber and Tamara Lich are facing charges for their...
Oct 19, 2023
Canada-Caribbean summit in Ottawa continues with focus on investment
OTTAWA - Meetings continue today in Ottawa as leaders from across the Caribbean touch base on how Canada can help create a safer, greener world. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has welcomed a dozen lead...
Oct 19, 2023
Altuve and Javier lead Astros to 8-5 win at Rangers as Houston closes to 2-1 in ALCS
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Jose Altuve homered, Cristian Javier worked into the sixth inning of another solid post-season start and the Houston Astros beat the Texas Rangers 8-5 on Wednesday night, closi...
Oct 18, 2023
Red Wings beat Penguins 6-3 for 3rd straight victory
DETROIT - Andrew Copp and Alex DeBrincat each scored twice, Ville Husso made 30 saves and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-3 on Wednesday night. Copp scored in a three-goal second ...
Oct 18, 2023
Las Vegas Aces become first repeat WNBA champs in 21 years, beating New York Liberty 70-69 in Game 4
NEW YORK (AP) - The Las Vegas Aces became the first team in 21 years to win back-to-back WNBA championships, getting 24 points and 16 rebounds from A'ja Wilson and a defensive stop in the closing seco...
Oct 18, 2023