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Remembering Partition: 70 years since India-Pakistan divide
It’s been 70 years since India and Pakistan were carved from the former British Empire as independent nations, a process that triggered one of the largest human migrations in history. Overnight,...
Aug 10, 2017
Why North Korea has no interest in talking to the South
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of - With liberals back in charge in South Korea, Seoul is making peace offerings to its archrivals, but the North isn’t biting. South Korean President Moon Jae-in believe...
Aug 10, 2017
Firefighter recruit fired, 3 resign in noose investigation
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. - A noose left hanging over the chair of a black firefighter recruit on their last day of training in Florida has led to the firing of one of his colleagues and the resignations of...
Aug 10, 2017
Study says Trump moves trigger health premium jumps for 2018
WASHINGTON - Actions by the Trump administration are triggering double-digit premium increases on individual health insurance policies purchased by many people, according to a nonpartisan study. The a...
Aug 10, 2017
Lawyer falls short in bid to test refugee rules, urges others to take up cause
OTTAWA - A law that leaves refugees forever at risk of losing their permanent residency must continue to be tested before the courts, says a B.C. lawyer who fell short Thursday in his efforts to have ...
Aug 10, 2017
Animal cruelty charges dropped against Marineland
NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. - Animal cruelty charges that had been laid against Marineland were dropped Thursday after prosecutors said there was no reasonable chance of conviction on most of the 11 counts fa...
Aug 10, 2017
WORLD SPORTS at 1330 GMT
TOP STORIES: ATH–WORLDS LONDON - Without Usain Bolt in the field, there will be a new 200-meter world champion for the first time in 10 years. By Raf Casert. UPCOMING: 600 words by 2200 GMT, pho...
Aug 10, 2017
Many Albertans want to scrap Daylight Saving Time
EDMONTON – More than two-thirds of the 13,500 Albertans who responded to a government survey say the province should scrap Daylight Saving Time. Respondents were asked to weigh in on Bill 203 wh...
Aug 10, 2017
Court revives defamation suit against ex-district attorney
PHILADELPHIA - A three-judge appeals court panel has unanimously reinstated a defamation lawsuit against former Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane by a former state prosecutor, a former state...
Aug 10, 2017
Trump doubles down on 'fire and fury' vow as wargames near
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of - Not backing down, President Donald Trump warned Kim Jong Un’s government on Thursday to “get their act together” or face extraordinary trouble, and sugges...
Aug 10, 2017