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Toronto FC coach says Kawhi buzzer-beater could turn the Raptors tide
Toronto FC striker Jozy Altidore made the ultimate sacrifice for Game 7 of the Raptors' Eastern Conference semifinal against Philadelphia. A huge fan of "Game of Thrones," Altidore and Toron...
May 15, 2019
Indian prime minister mocked for Pakistan airstrike gaffe
NEW DELHI - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been skewered by the opposition for going ahead with an airstrike in Pakistan on the mistaken belief that cloudy skies would help India's air force ...
May 15, 2019
UK Brexit talks stagger on but parties remain far apart
LONDON - Brexit talks between Britain's Conservative government and the main opposition Labour Party resumed Monday with little sign of progress, as the two parties remained far apart on terms of the ...
May 15, 2019
Sweden to reopen rape case against WikiLeaks' Assange
STOCKHOLM - Swedish prosecutors said Monday they are reopening a rape case against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and will seek his extradition from Britain. The move sets up a legal battle with the...
May 15, 2019
EU calls for calm, warns US-Iran of conflict 'by accident'
BRUSSELS - European foreign ministers urged the United States and Iran to show restraint Monday amid fears of tensions tipping them easily into armed conflict, while Secretary of State Mike Pompeo bri...
May 15, 2019
China retaliates on tariffs, stock markets go into a slide
BEIJING - Sending Wall Street into a slide, China announced higher tariffs Monday on $60 billion worth of American goods in retaliation for President Donald Trump's latest penalties on Chinese product...
May 15, 2019
'Killing Eve' slays the competition at British TV awards
LONDON - Sharp-edged spy thriller "Killing Eve" has won three major trophies at the British Academy Television Awards, including best drama series. Jodie Comer was named best actress for her performan...
May 15, 2019
In the news today, May 13
Six stories in the news for Monday, May 13 --- EASTERN ONTARIO REELING FROM OTTAWA RIVER FLOODING With more rain forecast for early this week there are concerns the flooding situation along ...
May 15, 2019
In the news today, May 15
Five stories in the news for Wednesday, May 15 --- VETS WANT OTTAWA TO AUTHORIZE POT FOR PETS Veterinarians are lobbying MPs today to authorize the use of medical cannabis for ...
May 15, 2019
NDP unveils parts of climate plan in motion as the Green Party edges closer
OTTAWA - NDP leader Jagmeet Singh intends to cut Canada's greenhouse-gas emissions almost in half over the next decade as he stakes out a claim to being a climate-change champion in the looming federa...
May 15, 2019
