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Former MN-S regional director seeks re-election
Stating she is the best person to unite the people and provide transparency, the former area director for Metis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) Western Region 11 wants her old job back.Darlene McKay is one...
May 08, 2021
Philippine troops drive away armed rebels from public market
COTABATO, Philippines - Dozens of Muslim militants occupied a public market overnight in the southern Philippines before fleeing after a tense standoff with government forces, officials said Saturday....
May 08, 2021
Scotland's pro-independence government close to a majority
LONDON - Counting resumed Saturday in Scotland's parliamentary election with the governing Scottish National Party very close to securing a majority that would see it make a push for another independe...
May 08, 2021
Fireworks damage Amsterdam cafe frequented by Ajax fans
THE HAGUE, Netherlands - A blast likely caused by powerful fireworks late Friday night smashed the front window of a cafe in Amsterdam that is known as a gathering place for fans of soccer club Ajaxe....
May 08, 2021
Fireworks damage Amsterdam cafe frequented by Ajax fans
THE HAGUE, Netherlands - A blast likely caused by powerful fireworks late Friday night smashed the front window of a cafe in Amsterdam that is known as a gathering place for fans of soccer club Ajaxe....
May 08, 2021
Biden move to share vaccine designed to spread US influence
WASHINGTON - It won't speed the manufacture of vaccines. It enraged the developers who delivered lifesaving doses in record time. But President Joe Biden's decision to support waiving intellectual pro...
May 08, 2021
Last wild macaw in Rio is lonely and looking for love
RIO DE JANEIRO - Some have claimed she's indulging a forbidden romance. More likely, loneliness compels her to seek company at Rio de Janeiro's zoo. Either way, a blue-and-yellow macaw that zookeepers...
May 08, 2021
South Africa's royal scandal: New Zulu king's claim disputed
CAPE TOWN, South Africa - A new Zulu king in South Africa was named amid scenes of chaos Friday night as other members of the royal family questioned Prince Misuzulu Zulu's claim to the title and body...
May 08, 2021
EU says US stand on patent virus waiver is no 'magic bullet'
PORTO, Portugal - European Union leaders cranked up their criticism of the U.S. call to waive COVID-19 vaccine patents Saturday, arguing the move would bring no short or midterm relief. They instead u...
May 08, 2021
India's surge hits southern states, prompts more lockdowns
BENGALURU, India - Two southern states in India became the latest to declare lockdowns, as coronavirus cases surge at breakneck speed across the country and pressure mounts on Prime Minister Narendra ...
May 08, 2021
