U.S.: Russia, U.S. on ‘clearer path’ to understanding on Ukraine
GENEVA — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he didn’t expect any breakthroughs in talks with Russia on Ukraine, but the two sides are on a "clearer path" to …
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Movie reviews: ‘Zeros and Ones’ gives you two Hawkes for the price of one
ZEROS AND ONES: 1 ½ STARS Are you an Ethan Hawke fan? If so, “Zeros and Ones,” a cryptic new film by director Abel Ferrara now available on VOD, gives …
Read MoreTop U.S., Russian envoys discuss Ukraine at ‘critical moment’
GENEVA — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned Friday that a weekslong standoff over Ukraine is at a "critical moment," as he headed into talks with his Russian counterpart …
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Public Health Agency of Canada involved in ‘error’ on trucker vaccine rules: sources
OTTAWA — Turmoil and confusion over whether truckers would remain exempt from the vaccine mandate last week stemmed from bureaucrats misinterpreting policy in more than one federal agency, including the …
Read MoreForeign affairs minister gathers Central American leaders to discuss Haiti’s future
OTTAWA — The U.S. State Department says it is looking forward to a productive meeting today when Central American leaders gather online with Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly to talk …
Read MoreMeat Loaf, ‘Bat out of Hell’ rock superstar, dies at 74
NEW YORK — Meat Loaf, the heavyweight rock superstar loved by millions for his "Bat Out of Hell" album and for such theatrical, dark-hearted anthems as "Paradise by the Dashboard …
Read MoreIslamic State gunmen in Iraq kill 11 soldiers in brazen barracks attack
BAGHDAD — Gunmen from the Islamic State extremist group attacked an army barracks in a mountainous area north of Baghdad early Friday, killing 11 soldiers as they slept, Iraqi security …
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Nearly 60 per cent of Canadians find it difficult to feed their families, poll finds
A new poll has found that nearly 60 per cent of Canadians are having a hard time providing enough food for their families. The poll from the Angus Reid Institute, …
Read MoreSilvio Berlusconi, 85, has his eye on Italian presidency
ROME — Italy is poised to elect a new president, meant to serve as the nation’s moral compass and foster unity by rising above the political fray. Silvio Berlusconi thinks …
Read More‘Sanford and Son’ at 50, ‘double-edged’ Black sitcom pioneer
LOS ANGELES — When Demond Wilson heard that Redd Foxx was going to star in a TV sitcom, the actor brushed it off as a joke. Foxx was a killer …
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