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Hong Kong protesters: Desperation led to legislature attack
HONG KONG - It was almost noon on Monday when hundreds of protesters outside Hong Kong's legislature voted to break in. Watching from the side, one protester disagreed. They were too few, 19-year-old ...
Jul 04, 2019
Prince Harry, Meghan say they won't name Archie's godparents
LONDON - Buckingham Palace says that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will not reveal the names of the godparents of their son Archie when he is christened this weekend. The palace said in a statement W...
Jul 04, 2019
Buildings, coastlines, northerners: Report identifies top Canadian climate risks
New research for the federal Treasury Board has concluded that buildings, coastlines and northern communities face the biggest risks from climate change in Canada. In a report released Thursday, the C...
Jul 04, 2019
In the news today, July 2
Five stories in the news for Tuesday, July 2 --- CANADA CELEBRATES 152ND BIRTHDAY Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivered a campaign-style speech focused on his Liberal government's successe...
Jul 04, 2019
In the news today, July 4
Five stories in the news for Thursday, July 4 --- 'NAIVE' CANADA SHOULDN'T BELIEVE TRUMP: CHINA The Chinese government is accusing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of being naive in assuming th...
Jul 04, 2019
Chelsea hires former midfielder Lampard as manager
LONDON - Frank Lampard has returned to Chelsea as the club's 12th manager in 16 years under Roman Abramovich's ownership. The former Chelsea midfielder has left second-tier club Derby, where he came c...
Jul 04, 2019
Global boom in natural gas is undermining climate change action: report
OTTAWA - The Global Energy Monitor says an international boom in liquefied natural gas exports is undermining global efforts to stop climate change and Canada is one of the industry's biggest pla...
Jul 04, 2019
Corruption in Ukraine hurts reform, U.S. envoy says as Toronto conference begins
OTTAWA - Ukraine's weak judicial system is hurting the country's prospects for reform, which is the only way it will ultimately overcome Russia's ongoing aggression, says the Trump administration's po...
Jul 04, 2019
Federal review flags concerns in efforts to protect right whales in Canada
OTTAWA - A new federal scientific review shows measures taken to protect North Atlantic right whales from being struck by ships and getting caught in fishing gear may not be doing enough&nbs...
Jul 04, 2019
'Everybody's baby:' Police, family reflect on disappearance of Tamra Keepness
REGINA - Retired police corporal Jim Pratt remembers standing on a road on the outskirts of Regina as a team of searchers walked through a yellow canola field. They were looking fo...
Jul 04, 2019
