Conservatives vote on party policy at convention
QUEBEC – Conservatives gathered in Quebec City are spending the final day of their convention voting on a series of changes to the party’s policy handbook, including whether to …
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‘One Chip Challenge’ snacks recalled in Canada
Health Canada has issued a recall for Paqui brand “One Chip Challenge” snacks due to reported “adverse reactions.” The health agency says the recall was triggered by the …
Morocco earthquake: Canadian in Marrakech describes scenes of destruction
Living close to one of Canada’s most earthquake-prone regions, Nelson, B.C. resident Fiona Richards has experienced her share of tremors. But none prepared her for the magnitude 6.8 quake that …
Heavy swells pound northeast Caribbean as Hurricane Lee churns nearby
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Large swells battered the northeast Caribbean on Saturday as Hurricane Lee churned nearby through open waters as a Category 3 storm. The storm, …
Rescue begins of U.S. researcher stuck 1,000m inside a Turkish cave
TASELI PLATEAU, Turkiye – Rescue teams began the arduous process Saturday of extricating an American researcher who became seriously ill while he was 1,000 metres (3,000 feet) below the …
G20 adds the African Union, softens language on war in Ukraine
NEW DELHI – The Group of 20 top world economies added the African Union as a member at their annual summit Saturday, and host India was able to get the …
Biden and Modi look to tighten U.S.-India ties amidst China concerns
NEW DELHI – President Joe Biden frequently says that what sets him apart is his ability to make friends on a global stage. His presence at the Group of …
Biden, Modi and G20 allies unveil project linking India to Middle East, Europe
NEW DELHI – President Joe Biden and his allies on Saturday announced plans to build a rail and shipping corridor linking India with the Middle East and Europe, an …
Morocco earthquake: Death toll rises to more than 1,000
RABAT, Morocco – A rare, powerful earthquake struck Morocco, sending people racing from their beds into the darkened streets and toppling buildings in mountainous villages and ancient cities not built …
Japan foreign minister and business leaders meet Ukrainian leader
TOKYO – Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday during his visit in Kyiv, promising Tokyo’s backing and agreeing to start negotiations on …