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Russia, China bolster defence ties at ‘substantive’ talks

(Reuters) - Russia and China held "substantive" defence and military talks to bolster ties, Russia's defence minister said on Tuesday, as Moscow and Beijing...

Israel strikes north Lebanon town, UN expresses concern about peacekeepers

By Artorn Pookasook and Maya GebeilyJERUSALEM/BEIRUT (Reuters) - Israel expanded its targets in its war with Hezbollah militants in Lebanon on Monday, killing at...

How normal are October and November hurricanes? Is the U.S. safe?

Is the U.S. off the hook for landfalling hurricanes after Oct. 15? That is a great question to ask, especially after the recent destruction...

Julia Stiles responds to being crucial for Heather Graham’s ‘Chosen Family’ financing

Julia Stiles plays Clio, the younger, drug-addicted sister to Heather Graham's character in Chosen Family, also written and directed by Graham. The iconic actor...

Why the first snowfall of the season can catch drivers by surprise

Some parts of Canada have seen their first snowfall of the season already, or will be this week. While it's certainly not unusual to...

MV Saaremaa out of commission for season, officials say

One of the beleaguered vessels serving Northumberland Ferries Ltd.'s route between Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia will not be returning to service this...

Public servant who helped forge Canada’s anti-tobacco efforts dies at 77

A federal public servant who became an ardent anti-tobacco advocate is being remembered for his role in helping Canada and other parts of the world...

One dead, another still missing, after Kimmirut boating accident

The boating accident happened roughly 30 kilometres from Kimmirut, Nunavut (Syula Bobinski)One man is dead, and another missing, after a boating accident roughly 30...

Woman dies in Toronto hospital days after school bus hit her

A woman has died in hospital days after she was struck and killed by a school bus in Scarborough, police say.The 22-year-old woman was...

Calgary Public Library locations reopening Wednesday with modified service

The Calgary Public Library says all of its locations will reopen for regular hours on Wednesday after a cybersecurity breach hit the library system on Friday.The...

19-year-old dead, 3 injured in long-weekend collision in St. Clair Township

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say they're investigating a collision in St. Clair Township on Sunday that killed one motorist and sent three other people to...

Driver accused of striking bylaw officer with vehicle in ByWard market

An Ottawa bylaw officer was sent to the hospital with a broken leg on Saturday night after a driver allegedly struck her with their...

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