Author Archives: Syndicated Content
US raises pressure on Cuba with indictment of former leader as island's president condemns charges
MIAMI (AP) - Federal prosecutors on Wednesday announced criminal charges against former Cuban President Ral Castro in the 1996 downing of civilian planes flown by Miami-based exiles as the Trump admin...
May 20, 2026
US military boards Iranian-flagged oil tanker suspected of trying to breach blockade
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. military said Wednesday that it boarded an Iranian-flagged commercial oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman that was suspected of trying to violate the American blockade. U.S. Cent...
May 20, 2026
Sorry, Arsenal fans, but a public holiday for you in Botswana is fake news
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) - Arsenal soccer fans in the southern African country of Botswana thought they had another reason to rejoice: a public holiday to celebrate their team's first Premier Leag...
May 20, 2026
Sorry, Arsenal fans, but a public holiday for you in Botswana is fake news
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) - Arsenal soccer fans in the southern African country of Botswana thought they had another reason to rejoice: a public holiday to celebrate their team's first Premier Leag...
May 20, 2026
Mavericks president Masai Ujiri says it was his decision to remove Jason Kidd as coach
DALLAS (AP) - Dallas Mavericks president Masai Ujiri says it was a difficult decision, and his alone, to remove Jason Kidd as the team's coach after five seasons. A day after the Mavericks announced K...
May 20, 2026
Alex Newhook fans turn N.L. bars into 'mini Bell Centres' during Habs playoff games
ST. JOHN'S - Hockey fans in Alex Newhook's home province have gathered in bars and set aside politics as their hometown hero has helped secure the Montreal Canadiens a spot in the Eastern Conference f...
May 20, 2026
Anand says joining SAFE defence borrowing pact will help Canadian firms compete
OTTAWA - The European Parliament formally welcomed Canada into the defence borrowing and procurement agreement known as SAFE on Wednesday - making it the only non-European country to join. The Europea...
May 20, 2026
Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar to miss Game 1 of Western Conference Final against Vegas
DENVER (AP) - Colorado defenseman Cale Makar will miss Game 1 of the Western Conference Final against Vegas on Wednesday night with an upper-body injury. Coach Jared Bednar announced after the morning...
May 20, 2026
Carney lays out pipeline conditions before talks with Eby on B.C.'s priorities
VANCOUVER - Prime Minister Mark Carney and British Columbia Premier David Eby have agreed to enter negotiations on B.C.'s economic priorities and Ottawa's role in national development projects. Carney...
May 20, 2026
Carney lays out pipeline conditions before talks with Eby on B.C.'s priorities
VANCOUVER - Prime Minister Mark Carney and British Columbia Premier David Eby have agreed to enter negotiations on B.C.'s economic priorities and Ottawa's role in national development projects. Carney...
May 20, 2026