Category Archives: Canadian Press
At least 27 dead after bus, truck collide in Congo
KINSHASA, Congo - A Congolese health official says at least 27 people are dead after a bus and a truck collided west of the capital, Kinshasa. Dr. Sylvain Yuma with the health ministry says the accide...
Dec 25, 2018
The Queen celebrates Christmas before annual speech
SANDRINGHAM, England - The Queen and other members of the Royal Family received cheers from a Christmas crowd when they arrived for a church service Tuesday on the grounds of one of the monarch’...
Dec 25, 2018
Militants attack Libya's Foreign Ministry, 3 killed
BENGHAZI, Libya - A suicide bomber targeted the entrance of Libya’s Foreign Ministry in Tripoli on Tuesday, killing three people, including a prominent militia leader, according to security offi...
Dec 25, 2018
Indonesia tsunami survivors remain jittery as deaths hit 429
SUMUR, Indonesia - Panicked residents, police and soldiers in this remote fishing village clobbered by a devastating weekend tsunami ran to higher ground Tuesday, shouting “Water is coming! Wate...
Dec 24, 2018
Death toll from attack in Afghan capital climbs to 40
KABUL - The death toll from an attack in the Afghan capital has climbed to 40, the Health Ministry said Tuesday, as police and rescue workers combed through the smouldering public welfare building whe...
Dec 24, 2018
Japan stocks plunge, other Asia markets fall after US losses
BEIJING - Japanese stocks plunged Tuesday and other Asian markets declined following heavy Wall Street losses triggered by President Donald Trump’s criticism of the U.S. central bank. The Nikkei...
Dec 24, 2018
Mexico: Helicopter crash claims Puebla governor, ex-governor
MEXICO CITY - A husband-and-wife political power couple who were the current and ex-governors of the central Mexican state of Puebla died in a Christmas Eve helicopter crash, officials announced. Mexi...
Dec 24, 2018
Buckeyes' Meyer to teach, be assistant AD after he retires
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio State coach Urban Meyer will teach a class in the university’s business school and become an assistant athletic director after he retires following the Rose Bowl. Meyer wil...
Dec 24, 2018
Feds finalize Canada Post stamp prices, with increases set for Jan. 14
OTTAWA - Unless you really hurry, sending a letter to Santa for next Christmas will cost you a nickel more. Starting Jan. 14, Canada Post says the cost for an individual stamp on a letter sent within ...
Dec 24, 2018
Maine congressman ends legal challenge to opponent's victory
PORTLAND, Maine - New England’s last remaining Republican congressman ended his legal battle Monday challenging the election of his Democratic opponent under Maine’s new voting system. U.S...
Dec 24, 2018