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South Sudan spends millions on cars, homes instead of peace
JUBA, South Sudan - South Sudan's committee overseeing the fragile transition from civil war has approved almost $185 million in spending on vehicles, food and home renovations while the country's pea...
Mar 21, 2019
After mosque attacks, New Zealand bans 'military-style' guns
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand - New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Thursday announced a ban of "military-style" semi-automatic firearms and high-capacity magazines like those used in the shootin...
Mar 21, 2019
World No. 4 golfer Rory McIlroy to play at RBC Canadian Open this summer
HAMILTON - Rory McIlroy is - finally - coming to Canada. The world No. 4 will be coming to the RBC Canadian Open this summer, making it the first time the ultra popular golfer has ever played in ...
Mar 21, 2019
MPs continue voting marathon as Tories protest shutdown of Wilson-Raybould motion
OTTAWA - Members of Parliament are continuing their marathon voting session as opposition parties protest the Trudeau government's efforts to shut down any further investigation into the SNC-Lava...
Mar 21, 2019
Florida Georgia Line, Glorious Sons headline concert series at Canadian Open
HAMILTON - Florida Georgia Line and the Glorious Sons will headline a new concert series at the RBC Canadian Open this summer. It is the first time in 10 years that Canada's men's golf championship wi...
Mar 21, 2019
Canada's Alex Harvey caps historic cross-country ski career with home race
Alex Harvey isn't planning to manage his emotions on the Plains of Abraham. The World Cup starting Friday in Quebec City is both a homecoming and a swan song for arguably the best ...
Mar 21, 2019
Dubai finds itself entangled in case against R. Kelly
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Dubai found itself entangled in the sex abuse case against American R&B singer R. Kelly on Thursday after the performer asked a U.S. judge to allow him to come to the...
Mar 21, 2019
Dartmouth professor wins top religion prize
HANOVER, N.H. - A Dartmouth College professor of physics and astronomy was awarded one of the world's leading religion prizes for blending hard science and deep spirituality in his work, a foundation ...
Mar 21, 2019
Dutch suspect in tram shooting to face terrorism charge
THE HAGUE, Netherlands - Dutch prosecutors say they will charge the main suspect in a deadly tram shooting with offences including multiple murder or manslaughter with a terrorist intent. In a stateme...
Mar 21, 2019
In the news today, March 19
Four stories in the news for Tuesday, March 19 --- BUDGET SETS LIBERAL STAGE FOR FALL ELECTION The Trudeau government will attempt to set the stage for this fall's election - and provide som...
Mar 21, 2019
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