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Top US diplomat criticizes FIFA armband threat at World Cup
DOHA, Qatar (AP) - America's top diplomat on Tuesday criticized a decision by FIFA to threaten players at the World Cup with yellow cards if they wear armbands supporting inclusion and diversity. Spea...
Nov 22, 2022
Top US diplomat criticizes FIFA armband threat at World Cup
DOHA, Qatar (AP) - America's top diplomat on Tuesday criticized a decision by FIFA to threaten players at the World Cup with yellow cards if they wear armbands supporting inclusion and diversity. Spea...
Nov 22, 2022
Iran media blames humiliating World Cup loss on protests
DOHA, Qatar (AP) - Iran was reeling Tuesday from the humiliation of starting the World Cup with a lopsided 6-2 loss against England in a match overshadowed by protests on and off the field. Hard-line ...
Nov 22, 2022
Iran media blames humiliating World Cup loss on protests
DOHA, Qatar (AP) - Iran was reeling Tuesday from the humiliation of starting the World Cup with a lopsided 6-2 loss against England in a match overshadowed by protests on and off the field. Hard-line ...
Nov 22, 2022
Canada announces new sanctions on Belarus as opposition leader visits Ottawa
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly is announcing new sanctions on Belarus today in response to its support for Russia's war on Ukraine. Joly says in a statement that Belarusian leadership i...
Nov 22, 2022
Mendicino to testify at inquiry, Russia active over Arctic : In The News for Nov. 22
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Nov. 22 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Nov 22, 2022
Iran says it enriches uranium to 60% purity at Fordo site
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - Iran has begun producing enriched uranium at 60% purity at the country's underground Fordo nuclear plant, official media reported Tuesday, describing it as a response to a resoluti...
Nov 22, 2022
Vancouver city council to vote on motion allocating funding for more police, nurses
Vancouver city council is expected to vote on a motion today launching a flagship promise by the city's new mayor to hire more police and mental health nurses, but the idea facing pushback. Mayor Ken ...
Nov 22, 2022
Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino to testify at 'Freedom Convoy' inquiry
OTTAWA - Top government ministers will continue testifying today at the Public Order Emergency Commission, which has already heard from more than 65 witnesses over five weeks on the federal government...
Nov 22, 2022
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to deliver televised address during dinner hour
EDMONTON - Premier Danielle Smith is scheduled to deliver a televised address to Albertans this evening. Smith, who became leader of the United Conservative Party in early October, is to return next w...
Nov 22, 2022