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Nigeria's police order massive mobilization after unrest
LAGOS, Nigeria - Nigeria's top police official on Saturday ordered the immediate mobilization of all officers to "reclaim the public space from criminal elements masquerading as protesters" after days...
Oct 25, 2020
Ukraine's local elections test leader and his young party
KYIV, Ukraine - Ukrainians were voting Sunday in local elections that are considered a test for President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, a former comedian who took office last year vowing to bring peace, uproot...
Oct 25, 2020
India's festive season spawns fears of renewed virus surge
NEW DELHI - Just weeks after India fully opened up from a harsh lockdown and began to modestly turn a corner by cutting new coronavirus infections by near half, a Hindu festival season is raising fear...
Oct 25, 2020
New Democrats turn minority into majority in British Columbia election
The New Democrats won a majority government in the British Columbia election on Saturday as voters rewarded John Horgan with a second term after he took a gamble on calling an election during the COVI...
Oct 25, 2020
New Democrats turn minority into majority in British Columbia election
The New Democrats won a majority government in the British Columbia election on Saturday as voters rewarded John Horgan with a second term after he took a gamble on calling an election during the COVI...
Oct 24, 2020
B.C. NDP Leader John Horgan celebrates victory, thanks rivals for 'spirited' campaign
VANCOUVER - John Horgan says there are still hundreds of thousands of mail-in ballots yet to be counted following Saturday's election, but one thing is certain: he's headed back to the premier's offic...
Oct 24, 2020
Arozarena slugs into WS history, stumbles into October lore
ARLINGTON, Texas - Hours after slugging his way into World Series history, Randy Arozarena stumbled into October lore. Is there anything this rookie can't do? The winning run the Cuban sensation score...
Oct 24, 2020
'Everyone's voice must be heard': B.C. Liberal doesn't concede provincial election
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Liberals were behind in election results Saturday night but Leader Andrew Wilkinson did not concede, saying every vote must be counted before the final results of the provincial e...
Oct 24, 2020
Rays walk off for 8-7 win over Dodgers to even World Series
ARLINGTON, Texas - Brett Phillips squatted on the field crying, and Randy Arozarena was on the ground slapping his hands on home plate. Tears of joy, smacks of celebration - and a crucial, wild win fo...
Oct 24, 2020
No. 2 Alabama beats Tennessee, Metchie III makes seven catches for 151 yards
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Losing their most dynamic player left Alabama in no mood to celebrate - not even a big win over a longtime rival. Wide receiver Jaylen Waddle broke his right ankle on the opening ki...
Oct 24, 2020