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Large pro-Israel rally planned for Parliament Hill on Monday
OTTAWA - Prominent Jewish groups are set to host a rally on Parliament Hill this afternoon in solidarity with Israel. The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs says the event is meant to be a show of c...
Dec 04, 2023
11 bodies recovered after volcanic eruption in Indonesia, and 12 climbers are still missing
PADANG, Indonesia (AP) - The bodies of 11 climbers were recovered Monday a day after a furious eruption of the Mount Marapi volcano as Indonesian rescuers searched for 12 apparently still missing. Mar...
Dec 03, 2023
Hildebrand sharp again as Raiders spoil Teddy Bear Toss night in Calgary
The Prince Albert Raiders spoiled the annual Teddy Bear Toss night in Calgary on Sunday as they knocked off the Hitmen 5-2.Teddy bears were tossed on to Saddledome ice after the Hitmen tied the game a...
Dec 03, 2023
NHL roundup: Panarin nets hat trick as Rangers hold on to beat Sharks 6-5
NEW YORK (AP) - Artemi Panarin had three goals and an assist, Jonathan Quick won again, and the New York Rangers held on to beat the San Jose Sharks 6-5 on Sunday night. Mika Zibanejad had a goal and ...
Dec 03, 2023
Sinclair, Schmidt look to make the most of their final camp, game with Canada
VANCOUVER - Christine Sinclair asked for 145 tickets for friends and family for her international swansong. "There might be eight left," the Canadian captain said. "I should have asked for more," said...
Dec 03, 2023
Venezuelans approve a referendum to claim sovereignty over a swatch of neighboring Guyana
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) - Venezuelans on Sunday approved a referendum called by the government of President Nicols Maduro to claim sovereignty over an oil- and mineral-rich piece of neighboring Guyana...
Dec 03, 2023
More Canadians have been approved to leave Gaza through Rafah crossing with Egypt
More Canadians have been approved to leave Gaza through the Rafah crossing on the border with Egypt. A new document published by Gaza's General Authority for Crossings and Borders shows 165 names unde...
Dec 03, 2023
Israel expands Gaza ground offensive, says efforts in south will be 'no less strength' than in north
The Israeli military said Sunday its ground offensive had expanded to every part of Gaza, and it ordered more evacuations in the crowded south while vowing that operations there against Hamas would be...
Dec 03, 2023
Jim Leyland elected to baseball's Hall of Fame, becomes 23rd manager in Cooperstown
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Jim Leyland, who led the Florida Marlins to a World Series title in 1997 and won 1,769 regular-season games over 22 seasons as an entertaining and at-times crusty big league ma...
Dec 03, 2023
Jim Leyland elected to baseball's Hall of Fame, becomes 23rd manager in Cooperstown
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Jim Leyland, who led the Florida Marlins to a World Series title in 1997 and won 1,769 regular-season games over 22 seasons as an entertaining and at-times crusty big league ma...
Dec 03, 2023
