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Greece: Clashes on islands over new migrant camps
LESBOS, Greece - Clashes have broken out overnight on the Greek islands of Lesbos and Chios, where residents tried to prevent the arrival of riot police and excavating machines to be used to build mig...
Feb 24, 2020
As Bernie Sanders surges, Texas liberals take their own shot
SAN ANTONIO - Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren endorsed her, Texas' largest labour union is on her side andshe surpassed $1 millionin donors. Jessica Cisneros, who at 26 would become the youngest m...
Feb 24, 2020
One clear message from Democrats: We want big change
WASHINGTON - Democrats' desire for dramatic political change has emerged as a driving force in the party's presidential primary battle, one that extends beyond the progressive wing and presents challe...
Feb 24, 2020
In SC, Buttigieg faces black voters wary of a gay candidate
CONWAY, S.C. - South Carolina state Sen. Gerald Malloy is fine with a gay presidential candidate like Pete Buttigieg. His older male relatives are not - and that may be the defining challenge of Butti...
Feb 24, 2020
Trump's India visit moves from pomp to trade, military talks
NEW DELHI - President Donald Trump's two-day visit to India delved into substance Tuesday after opening with a heavy dose of pomp and pageantry, even as few concrete accomplishments were expected from...
Feb 24, 2020
China sentences Swedish bookseller to 10 years in prison
BEIJING - A court in eastern China announced Tuesday that it has sentenced Gui Minhai, a naturalized Swedish citizen, to 10 years in prison. The Ningbo Intermediate People's Court convicted the 55-yea...
Feb 24, 2020
Olds Broncos basketball squads fall to St. Mary's
The Olds College Broncos women's basketball team lost 75-66 to the St. Mary's University Lightning in the Local School Appreciation Night Saturday, Feb. 22 at the Ralph Klein Centre. The Player of the...
Feb 24, 2020
École H.J. Cody School is creating space for everyone to enjoy their new show
When the Art & Soul for Everyone project at cole H.J. Cody School in Sylvan Lake received a $15,000 grant last fall, they made a list of all the things they would need to achieve their goals.Unlik...
Feb 24, 2020 Riley Bastarache, Grade 12, who has one of the lead roles (back row, second from left): “This has raised my awareness of how easy it is to help other people feel more comfortable. It’s pretty easy to accommodate different needs, so that everyone can enjoy the show.” (Photo: Chinook's Edge School Division)
Domi scores twice, Price makes 30 saves to lead Canadiens over Senators 3-0
OTTAWA - The Montreal Canadiens know they need a lot more games like Saturday if they have any hope of getting back in the playoff picture. The Canadiens beat the Ottawa Senators 3-0 thanks to a pair ...
Feb 24, 2020
Bemstrom's OT tally lifts Blue Jackets over Senators 4-3
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Emil Bemstrom scored 4:35 into overtime, and the Columbus Blue Jackets snapped an eight-game losing streak with a 4-3 win over the Ottawa Senators on Monday. Bemstrom knocked home a r...
Feb 24, 2020