By Nicole Winfield The Associated Press VATICAN CITY — The Vatican on Friday hosted Nobel laureates, U.N. and NATO officials and a handful of nuclear powers at a conference aimed at galvanizing support for a global shift from the Cold War era policy of nuclear deterrence to one of total […]
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By Jill Colvin And Jonathan Lemire The Associated Press DANANG, Vietnam — Promising to put “America first” in his trade practices, President Donald Trump used a speech in Vietnam Friday to denounce multilateral agreements embraced by the region and deliver what appeared to be a rebuke to China, railing against […]
The Associated Press MOSCOW — A former British intelligence officer who worked as a double agent for the Soviet Union said Russian spies now have “the difficult and critical mission” of saving the world, according to a statement released Friday. George Blake has lived in Russia since his escape from […]
The Associated Press VATICAN CITY–Pope Francis is saying “Just Say No” to cigarettes. The Vatican announced today it no longer would sell cigarettes to employees in its duty-free shop and supermarket–giving up an estimated 10 million euros ($11 million) a year in profit. Francis made the decision because “the Holy […]
The Associated Press NEWTON, N.C.–An 800-pound heifer made a big splash when it was found in a North Carolina family’s swimming pool. Catawba County Chief Animal Control Officer Jenna Arsenault told news outlets the agency received a 9-1-1 call yesterday morning and arrived to find the young female bovine defiantly […]
By Rod McGuirk THE ASSOCIATED PRESS CANBERRA, Australia — Australia’s rival political leaders attacked each other on Thursday over a parliamentary citizenship crisis that is threatening to ensnare a growing number of lawmakers. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull wants opposition leader Bill Shorten to support his plan to make all lawmakers […]
The Associated Press NEWTON, N.C. — An 800-pound heifer made a big splash when it was found in a North Carolina family’s swimming pool. Catawba County Chief Animal Control Officer Jenna Arsenault told news outlets the agency received a 911 call Wednesday morning and arrived to find the young female […]
By Lolita C. Baldor The Associated Press BRUSSELS — After months of lobbying NATO allies to increase their troop contributions and support to the war in Afghanistan, the alliance came up short Thursday, meeting a bit more than 90 per cent of the military requirements mapped out by commanders, according […]
By Melissa D’Arabian The Associated Press Summer may officially be the season of green salads, but wintertime versions have advantages that make them worth exploring. The cooler weather seasonable greens are hearty and darker green, which makes them nutrient-rich. And, these thicker-leaved greens such as kale or spinach, can hold […]
By Melissa Kossler Dutton The Associated Press When Devin Kidner was a child, she looked forward to the box of goodies her aunt sent from England each December. In addition to chocolates and gifts, the box contained powdered mustard and custard, pickles and other foods that her father needed to […]
By Kim Cook The Associated Press If you’ve got avid travellers on your gift list this year, or just armchair ones, consider getting them a custom map. Maps of favourite places might commemorate special trips or experiences, and can appeal to any age or gender. Map Your Travels, in St. […]
By Melissa Rayworth The Associated Press When extended families lived closer together, it was easy to pass on family stories and anecdotes, maybe while cooking dinner or putting children to bed. “Over the river and through the woods to grandmother’s house we go” was essentially how people lived, says John […]
