The Canadian PressJim Bronskill OTTAWA–Canada’s spy service routinely welcomed reports from the energy industry about perceived threats, and kept such information in its files in case it might prove useful later, newly disclosed documents reveal. The Canadian Security Intelligence Service is supposed to retain only information that is “strictly necessary” […]
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The Canadian Press OTTAWA–Canada’s economy delivered its strongest six-month stretch of job creation to start a year since 2002, even though June’s employment numbers came in flat. Over the first half of the year, the country added 248,000 new positions, almost all of which were full time, new Statistics Canada […]
The Associated PressAleksandar Furtula AMSTERDAM — Researchers and restorers at Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum launched a months-long project today, using high-tech imaging technology to throw new light on Rembrandt van Rijn’s iconic “Night Watch.” Working in a specially designed glass chamber, researchers at the museum are undertaking a painstaking examination and restoration […]
The Associated PressChris Lehourites WIMBLEDON, England–Even though she is short on matches this year, Serena Williams is still big on grass. The seven-time Wimbledon champion reached the quarter-finals at the All England Club for the 14th time, beating Carla Suarez Navarro 6-2, 6-2 today. Williams, who missed about a year […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–Trent Thornton bounced back from the worst outing of his career in a big way. The rookie right-hander pitched six scoreless innings to help the Toronto Blue Jays down the Baltimore Orioles 6-1 yesterday, avoiding a three-game sweep heading into the all-star break. “You just have much […]
The Associated Press LYON, France–A Women’s World Cup stirred by heated debates on politics, pay and technology saw the narratives fused in yesterday’s final by the undisputed and outspoken star of the tournament: Megan Rapinoe. By opening the scoring with a penalty awarded after a video review, Rapinoe claimed a […]
By Aleksandar Furtula The Associated Press AMSTERDAM — Researchers and restorers at Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum launched a months-long project Monday, using high-tech imaging technology to throw new light on Rembrandt van Rijn’s iconic “Night Watch.” Working in a specially designed glass chamber, researchers at the museum are undertaking a painstaking examination […]
By Anne M. Peterson THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LYON, France — Megan Rapinoe stood on the field, arms outstretched, striking her now trademark victory pose symbolizing the confidence of a U.S. team that celebrated and savored each triumph at the Women’s World Cup. Rapinoe won the Golden Ball as top player […]
By Kate Brumback The Associated Press ATLANTA — When a respected Iranian scientist left Tehran bound for the U.S. last fall, he had plans to complete the final stage of his research on treating stroke patients as a visiting scholar at the prestigious Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. Instead, when professor […]
The Associated Press NEW DELHI — With the government able to meet only 40% of the water requirement, millions are depending on water tank trucks in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu because of an acute shortage caused by drying lakes and depleted groundwater. Sekhar Raghvan, a water expert, […]
By Andrew Soergel The Associated Press CHICAGO — Nearly one-quarter of Americans say they never plan to retire, according to a poll that suggests a disconnection between individuals’ retirement plans and the realities of aging in the workforce. Experts say illness, injury, layoffs and caregiving responsibilities often force older workers […]
By Andy Blatchford THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — Canada’s economy delivered its strongest six-month stretch of job creation to start a year since 2002, even though June’s employment numbers came in flat. Over the first half of the year, the country added 248,000 new positions, almost all of which were […]
