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France to pull more than 2,000 troops from Africa's Sahel
PARIS (AP) - France will withdraw more than 2,000 troops from an anti-extremism force in Africa's Sahel region and pivot its military presence to specialized regional forces instead, President Emmanue...
Jul 09, 2021
Vancouver, Edmonton to host World Series rugby sevens tournaments in September
Pending local government approval, Vancouver and Edmonton will both host HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series events in September. The men's tournaments, scheduled for Sept. 18-19 in Vancouver and Sept. 25-...
Jul 09, 2021
VIDEO: Couple capture rare encounter with sixgill shark off the coast of Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A local couple reeled in more than they bargained for during an evening fishing trip off the coast of Entrance Island near Nanaimo.Roy Ban, his fianc Michelle Smithers and their infant child...
Jul 09, 2021
Vatican: Pope to deliver Sunday blessing from Rome hospital
ROME (AP) - Pope Francis is walking, working and has celebrated Mass at a Rome hospital where he also will deliver his Sunday weekly blessing while recovering from intestinal surgery, the Vatican said...
Jul 09, 2021
South African court rejects ex-leader's bid to delay prison
ESTCOURT, South Africa (AP) - A South African court has rejected former South African President Jacob Zuma's request to postpone his current jail term. Zuma, who started his 15-month jail sentence Thu...
Jul 09, 2021
Canadian health officials wanted stricter protocols for NHL return: documents
Face masks were as prevalent as pucks throughout the NHL this season, but documents show Canadian health officials wanted the league to take additional steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The lea...
Jul 09, 2021
Shattering a glass ceiling and the Stampede returns: In The News for July 9
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 July 9 ... What we are watching in Canada ... ...
Jul 09, 2021
Canada's Shapovalov set to face world No. 1 Djokovic in Wimbledon semifinals
Canada's Denis Shapovalov (DEN'-ihs SHAP'-oh-VAHL'-ahf) will look to defy the odds when he faces the world's Number 1 player in the Wimbledon semifinal. The 22-year-old will play top-seed Novak Djokov...
Jul 09, 2021
Statistics Canada set to detail June jobs numbers
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada will say this morning how the job market fared in June after two months of job losses in April and May when companies shed staff during a third wave of lockdowns. The econom...
Jul 09, 2021
'We're ready to go': Calgary Stampede to kick off with enhanced safety measures
CALGARY - The rides are up, the stuffed animals are displayed at the games tables and concession booths are loaded with supplies. Forced by the pandemic to cancel last year for the first time in its h...
Jul 09, 2021
