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Iran sentences alleged US-based militant leader to death
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - A senior member of a U.S.-based Iranian opposition group accused of orchestrating a deadly 2008 mosque bombing has been sentenced to death in Iran, authorities said ...
Feb 21, 2023
Putin gives long-anticipated state-of-the-nation address
Russian President Vladimir Putin is delivering his long-delayed state-of-the-nation address on Tuesday, a speech many anticipate will set the tone for the year ahead and shed light on how the Kremlin ...
Feb 21, 2023
Ukraine seeks Canadian help to repair damaged railways : In The News for Feb. 21
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Feb. 21 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Feb 21, 2023
Alberta, Saskatchewan methane emissions almost 4 times more than reported: research
New research using advanced technology suggests heavy oil facilities in Alberta and Saskatchewan are releasing almost four times the amount of a powerful greenhouse gas than they report to government....
Feb 21, 2023
B.C. First Nation to release results of search for unmarked graves at school site
PORT ALBERNI, B.C. - A British Columbia First Nation is releasing the results of a preliminary search for unmarked graves on the grounds of a former residential school. The Tseshaht First Nation is pr...
Feb 21, 2023
Trudeau government mum on Japan's invitation to rejoin global timber treaty
OTTAWA - The federal Liberal government has yet to respond to a months-old invitation from Tokyo to have Canada rejoin a global environmental organization that regulates the timber trade. A July 2022 ...
Feb 21, 2023
Ukraine appeals to Canada's rail manufacturers to repair war-damaged lifeline
LVIV, Ukraine - Ukraine wants Canada to lend its expertise - and donate crucial railway parts - to keep its embattled passenger and cargo rail system running as landmines and missile strikes threaten ...
Feb 21, 2023
Canada joins countries calling on IOC to define Russian, Belarus 'neutrality'
Canada was among the governments of 35 countries signing a statement Monday calling on the International Olympic Committee to clarify the definition of "neutrality" as it seeks a way to allow Russian ...
Feb 20, 2023
Canada joins countries calling on IOC to define Russian, Belarus 'neutrality'
Canada was among the governments of 35 countries signing a statement Monday calling on the International Olympic Committee to clarify the definition of "neutrality" as it seeks a way to allow Russian ...
Feb 20, 2023
Scheifele, Hellebuyck lead Jets to 4-1 win over Rangers
NEW YORK (AP) - Mark Scheifele scored twice and Connor Hellebuyck made 50 saves as the Winnipeg Jets beat the surging New York Rangers 4-1 on Monday night. Kyle Connor and Pierre-Luc Dubois also score...
Feb 20, 2023