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China announces new Taiwan drills as US delegation visits
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) - China announced more military drills around Taiwan as the island's president met with members of a new U.S. congressional delegation Monday, in a further sign of support among Am...
Aug 15, 2022
Afghan refugee plan lagging and Train to Banff sparks concern: In The News for Aug.15
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 Monday, August 15, 2022 ... What we are watchi...
Aug 15, 2022
Canada less than halfway to Afghan resettlement goal one year after Taliban takeover
OTTAWA - A year after the Taliban seized control of Kabul, Canada's resettlement efforts have lagged behind official targets and the efforts to help those fleeing the war in Ukraine. More than 17,300 ...
Aug 15, 2022
Quebec auditor general releases review today on province's finances ahead of election
Quebec's auditor general is releasing her review today of the finance minister's pre-election report on the province's finances. Guylaine Leclerc is tasked with determining whether the financial forec...
Aug 15, 2022
Iran denies being involved in attack on Salman Rushdie
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - An Iranian government official denied on Monday that Tehran was involved in the assault on author Salman Rushdie, in remarks that were the country's first public comments on the at...
Aug 15, 2022
Bouchard makes successful return to tennis with doubles win in Vancouver
VANCOUVER - After 17 long months away from the court due to injury, Eugenie Bouchard of Montreal served notice on Sunday that she's back. The 28-year-old, who looked healthy and happy, made her return...
Aug 14, 2022
Whanganui River 'always makes things better for me'
WHANGANUI, New Zealand (AP) - Five years ago, the Whanganui River was recognized as a living person in a groundbreaking New Zealand law. For many who live along its banks, the official recognition val...
Aug 14, 2022
Folquet scores twice, France flattens Canada 3-1 in U-20 Women's World Cup
SAN JOS, Costa Rica - Two second-half goals by Magnaba Folquet, including one off a header to snap a scoreless game, helped France defeat Canada 3-1 in the FIFA under-20 Women's World Cup on Sunday at...
Aug 14, 2022
Japan's Baba beats Canada's Chun in U.S. Women's Amateur
UNIVERSITY PLACE, Wash. (AP) - Saki Baba routed Monet Chun of Canada 11 and 9 on Sunday to become the second Japanese winner in U.S. Women's Amateur history. The 17-year-old Baba won the last six hole...
Aug 14, 2022
Unbeaten Canadians say complacency isn't an issue ahead of game against Finland
EDMONTON - So far, it has been almost too easy for the Canadian junior team. As the squad prepares to face Finland on Monday in a game that will decide who finishes atop Group A at the world junior ho...
Aug 14, 2022
