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Alberto downgraded to a depression, spreading heavy rains
Forecasters downgraded Alberto to a still-dangerous depression Monday evening, warning heavy rains and an accompanying flood threat would continue in the aftermath of the storm’s landfall in the...
May 28, 2018
China approves 13 new Ivanka Trump trademarks in 3 months
SHANGHAI - Ivanka Trump’s brand continues to win foreign trademarks in China and the Philippines, adding to questions about conflicts of interest at the White House, The Associated Press has fou...
May 28, 2018
Cyclone death toll in Oman, Yemen rises to at least 13
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - The death toll from Cyclone Mekunu that hit Oman and Yemen over the weekend rose to at least 13 on Monday, authorities said, as relief workers and aid arrived to hard-hit...
May 28, 2018
Canadian Food Inspection Agency recalls baby food due spoilage concerns
OTTAWA - Sixteen flavours of organic baby food pouches are being recalled due to a packaging defect. Eight flavours of President’s Choice Organics and eight flavours of Love Child Organics baby ...
May 28, 2018
Son of Russian spies fights for Canadian citizenship
TORONTO - Recent university graduate Alex Vavilov was born in Toronto, which would typically qualify him for Canadian citizenship except for one thing: His parents were part of a notorious Russian spy...
May 28, 2018
Palestinian leader leaves hospital after weeklong stay
RAMALLAH, Palestinian Territory - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas was discharged from a West Bank hospital on Monday, ending a weeklong stay that drew new attention to the 83-year-old’s long...
May 28, 2018
Crown seeks parole eligibility of 16 years for man who killed off-duty cop
HALIFAX - A Halifax man who killed an off-duty police officer and used a green bin to dispose of her body should have to serve 16 years before he can apply for parole, a Crown lawyer said Monday. Chri...
May 28, 2018
Canadian weapons destined for Kurds should go to Ukraine instead: Conservatives
OTTAWA - Andrew Scheer’s Conservatives want the federal government to give Ukraine $9.5 million worth of military equipment originally intended to help Kurdish forces in their fight against Isla...
May 28, 2018
Canadian employers content to avoid costs and headaches of providing childcare
CALGARY - One of the keys to Jenna Pickering’s return to work at the Suncor Energy Inc. head office in downtown Calgary was making sure her son Luke had a place at the affiliated daycare in the ...
May 28, 2018
CARTOON 05-28-2018
Featured in Ripley's Believe It or Not! Source: CARTOON 05-28-2018
May 28, 2018