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Europe hurt by US trade threats, central bank says
FRANKFURT - Global trade conflicts, including U.S. threats to impose tariffs, are holding back the eurozone economy, the European Central Bank's president said Wednesday as he underlined its readiness...
Apr 10, 2019
UCP candidate Orr says party laser-focused on economy
The UCP candidate for Lacombe-Ponoka is seeking re-election this year in hopes of addressing significant needs in his riding. Ron Orr says the main issues in his constituency are currently unemploymen...
Apr 10, 2019
Advisers: Baltimore's mayor still recovering from pneumonia
BALTIMORE - Close advisers to embattled Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh say she's still recovering from a serious case of pneumonia. The Baltimore Sun reported Tuesday that Catherine Pugh continues to ...
Apr 10, 2019
Scientists reveal first image ever made of a black hole
WASHINGTON - Scientists on Wednesday revealed the first image ever made of a black hole, depicting its hot, shadowy edges where light bends around itself in a cosmic funhouse effect. Assembling data g...
Apr 10, 2019
Ontario researcher among global team unveiling first image of a black hole
An international team of researchers that includes an Ontario scientist is to unveil the first captured image of a black hole. The picture was compiled by the Event Horizon Telescope Collaboration, a&...
Apr 10, 2019
Judge orders detention of former Peruvian president
LIMA, Peru - A judge in Peru has ordered the 10-day detention of former President Pedro Pablo Kucyznksi as part of a money laundering probe into his consulting work for the company at the heart of Lat...
Apr 10, 2019
Abuse accusations stir up Vienna State Opera ballet academy
BERLIN - The director of the Vienna State Opera on Wednesday called for allegations of abuse at its renowned youth ballet academy to be cleared up in full, expressing shock at "unacceptable" events. A...
Apr 10, 2019
Another global ambassador: The Weeknd signs on with Canadian esports outfit
TORONTO - The Weeknd has joined the OverActive Media Group ownership and will serve as global ambassador for the Canadian esports company. The Toronto R&B singer and producer, whose real...
Apr 10, 2019
Trump: Uganda must capture kidnappers of freed US tourist
KAMPALA, Uganda - U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday urged Uganda to find the kidnappers of an American tourist who has been freed amid conflicting reports over whether a ransom was paid for her re...
Apr 10, 2019
Budget surplus allows Sylvan Lake to lower tax increases
Officials say higher revenues and fewer expenses have resulted in the Town of Sylvan Lake posting a budget surplus for 2018.As a result, Council has approved the following amendments to the proposed 2...
Apr 10, 2019