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Nigeria’s Bola Tinubu sworn in as president amid hopes and skepticism
Associated Press (AP) - Nigeria's Bola Tinubu has been sworn in as president of Africa's most populous country at a period of unprecedented challenges, leaving some citizens hopeful for a better life ...
May 29, 2023
Poland's president approves law on Russia's influence that could target opposition
WARSAW, Poland (AP) - Polish President Andrzej Duda said Monday he will sign a bill that creates a powerful commission, ostensibly meant to investigate Russian influence in Poland but which critics vi...
May 29, 2023
Thousands flee wildfires near Halifax : In The News for May 29
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 May 29 ... What we are watching in Canada ... ...
May 29, 2023
Anannarukarn holds off Furue to win LPGA Match Play
NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. (AP) - Pajaree Anannarukarn of Thailand capped off the longest week on the LPGA Tour with a 3-and-1 victory Sunday to win the Bank of Hope LPGA Match Play over Ayaka Furue of Jap...
May 28, 2023
Scary scene as Masters leaves on stretcher overshadows dominate Blazers performance Sunday afternoon
KAMLOOPS - It was a Sunday afternoon battle between two teams staring Memorial Cup disappointment in the face as the Kamloops Blazers and Peterborough Petes both entered the contest at 0-1. The host B...
May 28, 2023
Grillo birdies second playoff hole to salvage win at Colonial
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Emiliano Grillo made a five-foot birdie putt on the second playoff hole at Colonial to get his first PGA Tour victory in more than 7 1/2 years, after blowing a two-stroke lead...
May 28, 2023
Canada's LePage wins Hypo Meeting decathlon event, Warner finishes second
GTZIS, Austria - Canada's Pierce LePage won the Hypo Meeting decathlon event for his first international title on Sunday. With the win, LePage ended fellow Canadian Damian Warner's run of six straight...
May 28, 2023
Canadians win second straight at CONCACAF Women's Under-20 Championship
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic - Olivia Smith scored twice Sunday as Canada blanked Panama 5-0 for its second straight win at the CONCACAF Women's Under-20 Championship. Zoe Markesini and Amanda Al...
May 28, 2023
Vancouver police investigating fatal stabbing in city's west end
VANCOUVER - Police in Vancouver are investigating a fatal stabbing in a busy neighbourhood Saturday night. They say officers responded to reports that a man had been stabbed near the intersection of D...
May 28, 2023
Some of the memorable comments made during Alberta election campaign
Candidates for both the United Conservative Party and New Democrats have been campaigning over the last four weeks for their party to form the next Alberta government. Election day is Monday. Here are...
May 28, 2023
