Captain of capsized Korean ferry arrested, prosecutor says 11 hours agoSEOUL, South Korea - A prosecutor says the captain of the South Korean ferry that sank two days ago has been arrested. Senior prosecutor Yang Jung-jin says 68-year-old Lee Joon-seok and the crew members … More »Captain of capsized Korean ferry arrested, prosecutor says
SEOUL, South Korea - A prosecutor says the captain of the South Korean ferry that sank two days ago has been arrested. Senior prosecutor Yang Jung-jin says 68-year-old Lee Joon-seok and the crew members were detained early Saturday.
U.S. delays decision on Keystone XL pipeline once again 7 hours agoWASHINGTON - The Canadian government demanded an answer immediately on the long-delayed Keystone XL pipeline. It has now received a reply from the United States government that amounts to: Maybe next … More »U.S. delays decision on Keystone XL pipeline once again
WASHINGTON - The Canadian government demanded an answer immediately on the long-delayed Keystone XL pipeline. It has now received a reply from the United States government that amounts to: Maybe next year. The State Department said it needs more time to prepare its recommendation to the president because the pipeline …
Calgary stabbings: Funerals for 3 of 5 victims set for Monday 16 hours agoFunerals have been arranged for three of the five young students stabbed to death in Calgary earlier this week. More »Calgary stabbings: Funerals for 3 of 5 victims set for Monday
Funerals have been arranged for three of the five young students stabbed to death in Calgary earlier this week.
Ukraine separatists reject diplomatic deal to disarm 19 hours agoBy Thomas Grove and Aleksandar Vasovic SLAVIANSK/DONETSK Ukraine (Reuters) - Armed pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine said on Friday they were not bound by an international deal ordering them … More »Ukraine separatists reject diplomatic deal to disarm
By Thomas Grove and Aleksandar Vasovic SLAVIANSK/DONETSK Ukraine (Reuters) - Armed pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine said on Friday they were not bound by an international deal ordering them to disarm and would not move out of public buildings they have seized until the Kiev government stepped down. The agreement, …
Olivia Chow takes aim at Rob Ford in first attack ad of Toronto mayoral campaign 14 hours agoToronto's municipal election is still six months away and it's already spawned its first attack ad against infamous incumbent Mayor Rob Ford. The campaign for Olivia Chow, the former New Democrat MP who's … More »Olivia Chow takes aim at Rob Ford in first attack ad of Toronto mayoral campaign
Toronto's municipal election is still six months away and it's already spawned its first attack ad against infamous incumbent Mayor Rob Ford. The campaign for Olivia Chow, the former New Democrat MP who's seen as the front-runner to unseat Ford, … Continue reading →
12 Nepal guides killed, 3 missing as avalanche sweeps Mt. Everest 16 hours agoKATMANDU, Nepal - An avalanche swept down a climbing route on Mount Everest early Friday, killing at least 12 Nepalese guides and leaving four missing in the deadliest disaster on the world's highest peak. … More »12 Nepal guides killed, 3 missing as avalanche sweeps Mt. Everest
KATMANDU, Nepal - An avalanche swept down a climbing route on Mount Everest early Friday, killing at least 12 Nepalese guides and leaving four missing in the deadliest disaster on the world's highest peak. The Sherpa guides had gone to fix ropes for other climbers when the avalanche struck an area known as the "popcorn …
Powerful earthquake rattles Mexico, shakes buildings 10 hours agoBy Dave Graham MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - A powerful earthquake shook Mexico on Friday, damaging more than 100 homes in the southwestern state of Guerrero and opening cracks in some buildings but there were … More »Powerful earthquake rattles Mexico, shakes buildings
By Dave Graham MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - A powerful earthquake shook Mexico on Friday, damaging more than 100 homes in the southwestern state of Guerrero and opening cracks in some buildings but there were no reports of deaths. Striking close to the popular beach resort of Acapulco, the 7.2 magnitude quake sent people scurrying …
TORONTO - The family of an Egyptian-Canadian journalist held in a Cairo prison for months and now standing trial say they've met with Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird and were assured Canada will keep pressuring Egypt on the case. …