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Carney says it's 'foundational' to have diplomatic ties with India

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says that reinstating key diplomats between Canada and India is a "foundational" step in restoring the relationship between the two countries. But Carney still refuses...

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The Israel-Iran conflict: how did we get here?

There is a new war in the Middle East. Israel and Iran have been trading missile strikes as Israel seeks to bring an end to Iran's nuclear program. There are huge implications for regional and global...

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Erick makes landfall in southern Mexico as a Category 3 storm

Powerful Hurricane Erick made landfall in Mexico's southern state of Oaxaca early Thursday, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said. The hurricane's center was located about 20 miles (30 kilometers)...

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US starts evacuating some diplomats from its embassy in Israel as Iran conflict intensifies

WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department has begun evacuating nonessential diplomats and their families from the U.S. embassy in Israel as hostilities between Israel and Iran intensify and there is the...
US resumes visas for foreign students but demands access to social media accounts

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. State Department said Wednesday it is restarting the suspended process for foreigners applying for student visas but all applicants will now be required to unlock their social...
What to know about the COVID variant that may cause 'razor blade' sore throats

The COVID-19 variant that may be driving a recent rise in cases in some parts of the world has earned a new nickname: "razor blade throat" COVID. That's because the variant — NB.1.8.1. or “Nimbus”...
'Nobody knows': Trump won't say whether he will move forward with U.S. strikes on Iran

President Donald Trump would not say Wednesday whether he has decided to order a U.S. strike on Iran, a move that Tehran warned anew would be greeted with stiff retaliation if it happens. “I may do...
Supreme Court OKs Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for kids, a setback for transgender rights

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors, a stunning setback to transgender rights. The justices' 6-3 decision...
Astronomers create a dazzling, elaborate map of nearby galaxy in thousands of colours

Astronomers have revealed a nearby spiral galaxy in all its brilliant glory, shining in thousands of colours. The dazzling panoramic shot released Wednesday of the Sculptor galaxy by a telescope in...
Hurricane Erick is nearing Mexico's Pacific coast and threatens to bring flooding and mudslides

PUERTO ESCONDIDO, Mexico (AP) — Hurricane Erick was nearing Mexico's Pacific coast on Wednesday on a forecast track to bring heavy rain, strong winds, storm surge and possible mudslides to its southern...