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Israel stages heavy airstrikes in Lebanon. It says they are pre-emptive strikes against Hezbollah
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel launched a series of intense airstrikes in southern Lebanon early Sunday in what it said was a pre-emptive strike against the Hezbollah militant group, threatening to trigger a...
Aug 24, 2024
Israel says it is staging airstrikes inside Lebanon targeting the Shiite militia Hezbollah
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel launched airstrikes inside Lebanon early Sunday that its military said targeted positions of the Shiite militia Hezbollah. In a statement, the Israeli military accused Hezbolla...
Aug 24, 2024
Redblacks outlast Lions 34-27 to remain unbeaten at home
OTTAWA - A strong second half helped the Ottawa Redblacks record a 34-27 victory over the B.C. Lions on Saturday night, extending their unbeaten streak at TD Place. The Redblacks (7-2-1) are now 5-0-1...
Aug 24, 2024
Wood scores twice, visiting Revolution crush CF Montreal 5-0
MONTREAL - Talk about a Revolution. CF Montreal was handed its worst home defeat since 2009, suffering a 5-0 rout to the New England Revolution on Saturday night in Major League Soccer action. Bobby W...
Aug 24, 2024
Tropical Storm Hone steadily approaches Hawaii, threatening floods and fires
HONOLULU (AP) - Tropical Storm Hone, whose name is Hawaiian for "sweet and soft," drew near the islands Saturday with breezes that were expected to intensify - and increase the wildfire risk for drier...
Aug 24, 2024
Bradley takes one-shot lead over Scott at BMW Championship
CASTLE ROCK, Colo. (AP) - Keegan Bradley is still getting used to his new title as U.S. Ryder Cup captain. He still feels like a player who should be competing to win and thinking about playing in the...
Aug 24, 2024
Florida beats Texas 10-7 in Little League World Series semifinal and will face Taiwan for title
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) - Everything seemed to be going Texas' way. The Southwest region champ was ahead 4-0 over Florida in the third inning Saturday in the U.S. bracket title game at the Little...
Aug 24, 2024
Moscow and Kyiv swap prisoners of war as Ukraine marks independence anniversary
Russia and Ukraine exchanged over 100 prisoners of war each on Saturday as Kyiv marked its third Independence Day since Moscow's full-scale invasion.Ukraine said the 115 Ukrainian servicemen who were ...
Aug 24, 2024
Annual Powwow honours survivors and embraces the past
When people think about Powwows, they may imagine endless dancing with traditional footwork, bouncing to the beat of a thundering drum, and colourful regalia rich with culture; however, behind all the...
Aug 24, 2024
Canada halts planned deportation of bisexual man to Kenya
TORONTO - Supporters of a bisexual man in Canada on the verge of being deported to Kenya say the federal government has halted the move just a day before his scheduled flight. Migrant Workers Alliance...
Aug 24, 2024