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The UN's top court says it has jurisdiction in part of Ukraine's genocide case against Russia
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - The United Nations' top court said Friday it has jurisdiction to rule on a request by Ukraine for a declaration that Kyiv is not responsible for genocide. The ruling come...
Feb 02, 2024
Taylor Swift could make it to the Super Bowl from Tokyo. Finding private jet parking, that's tricky.
LAS VEGAS (AP) - If Taylor Swift is jetting from her upcoming Tokyo concert to Las Vegas to see boyfriend Travis Kelce play in the Super Bowl the next day, she'd better already have a place to park he...
Feb 02, 2024
Canadian moguls king Kingsbury clinches 87th World Cup victory, surpassing Stenmark
DEER VALLEY RESORT, Utah - Canadian freestyle skier Mikael Kingsbury captured his 87th World Cup victory in the individual moguls event on Thursday, becoming the most successful skier in the history o...
Feb 02, 2024
COLLINS: Do only the people who suck up to council get help?
AND THE PHILOSOPHICAL DEBATES CONTINUE as Kamloops council's Living and Sustainability Committee discussed the question of giving money to groups who are critical of city decisions. According to the s...
Feb 02, 2024
Hamas says it's studying Gaza cease-fire proposal, but appears to rule out key provisions
BEIRUT (AP) - Hamas officials said Friday that the group is studying a proposed cease-fire deal that would include prolonged pauses in fighting in Gaza and swaps of Israeli hostages for Palestinian pr...
Feb 02, 2024
In the news today: Experts say help support grocers and famous rodents make forecast
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Ottawa should help domestic grocers: experts Experts say instead of enticing a ...
Feb 02, 2024
B.C.'s dramatic temperature swings put stress on bees and cattle
VANCOUVER - Recent wild temperature swings in British Columbia have raised concerns about the impact on some local animals' health, and potentially their survival. Temperatures in the Fraser Valley ci...
Feb 02, 2024
Mélanie Joly in Kyiv to launch global push to get Russia to return Ukrainian children
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly is in Ukraine for a two-day visit focused on seeking the return of children abducted by Russia. Joly arrives in Kyiv today, and is set to meet with her Uk...
Feb 02, 2024
Groundhog Day: Furry rodents will tell us if spring is around the corner
It's Groundhog Day, again. The beloved and occasionally controversial annual event that inspired the classic Bill Murray comedy film will see celebrity rodents make their spring predictions today. In ...
Feb 02, 2024
Quebec court upholds province's COVID-19 curfew after Charter challenge
MONTREAL - A provincial court justice of the peace has upheld the Quebec government's imposition of curfews during the COVID-19 pandemic, finding several people guilty of breaking the health order dur...
Feb 02, 2024
