20 m. ago Duterte refused fingerprinting and threatened lawsuits during chaotic arrest, Philippine cops say

MANILA, Philippines — Ex-Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte threatened a police general with lawsuits, refused to be fingerprinted and told law enforcers “you have to kill me to bring me to The Hague” in a tense confrontation after his arrest in Manila that was ordered by the International Criminal Court, a Philippine police general said Thursday. […]

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32 m. ago Belgian prosecutors make arrests in corruption probe linked to European Parliament

BRUSSELS — Belgian federal prosecutors said Thursday they have arrested several individuals as part of a corruption probe linked to the European Parliament amid reports in local media that Chinese company Huawei bribed EU lawmakers. Some 100 federal police officers carried out 21 searches in Brussels as well as in Flanders, Wallonia and Portugal, the […]

Economics

38 m. ago Kane Biotech Secures IRB Approval to Launch Innovative DispersinB® Acne Trial

Kane to work with the University of Miami to study DispersinB® Acne Cleanser in mild to moderate Acne Vulgaris WINNIPEG, Manitoba, March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kane Biotech Inc. (TSX-V:KNE OTCQB:KNBIF) (“Kane Biotech” or “Kane”) announces today that it has received approval from the Internal Review Board (“IRB”) of the University of Miami Health System […]

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74 m. ago Former Super Bowl MVPs Aaron Rodgers and Cooper Kupp hit open market

The NFL league year kicked off Wednesday with two former Super Bowl MVPs hitting the open market. The Los Angeles Rams cut receiver Cooper Kupp just days after signing Davante Adams to be his replacement and the New York Jets released quarterback Aaron Rodgers following a failed two-year stint. The Rams cut Kupp after being […]

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93 m. ago ’Get ready for wild ride’: Weather Network issues Canada’s spring forecast

Canada’s recent flirtation with balmy temperatures will give way to spring’s characteristically volatile weather, the Weather Network’s chief meteorologist said, with a new seasonal forecast suggesting winter may still deliver some parting punches. Spring may be slightly chillier in Western Canada but otherwise close to normal in the rest of the country, the forecast suggests. […]

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2 h. ago MARTIN: ‘Closure’ rings hollow for victim’s family in brutal slaying

Seeing a feeble old man sentenced to the equivalent of a 6½-year prison term for manslaughter in the death of 16-year-old Pauline Brazeau a full lifetime ago probably didn't do much to assuage the grief relatives have lived through for nearly 50 years

Events

5 h. ago Aurora Mobile Limited Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Unaudited Financial Results

SHENZHEN, China, March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aurora Mobile Limited (“Aurora Mobile” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: JG), a leading provider of customer engagement and marketing technology services in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. Mr. Weidong Luo, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer […]

Culture

12 h. ago Message of family of woman killed by speeding driver: 'Craziness needs to stop'

Clay Kuzio stood and apologized for what happened and told the court he wished he could trade places with Rachel Stapleton. In reality, Kuzio, 24, almost died like Stapleton did after a catastrophic crash Jan. 6, 2022, on Southdale Road that killed Stapleton, 36, and left Kuzio, who suffered lasting brain injuries, in a coma […]

Events

13 h. ago Man charged after police 'met with resistance' in Calgary parking lot

'I can't breathe, I can't breathe,' the man repeated in a video posted to social media, as a Calgary police officer said, 'hands behind your back'

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13 h. ago Police charge Cricket Canada CEO with embezzlement from Calgary cricket league

The investigation began in 2017 after the league's then-newly appointed president reported financial fraud to the police

Sport

13 h. ago Police charge Cricket Canada CEO with theft from Calgary league

The investigation began in 2017 after the league's then-newly appointed president reported financial fraud to the police

Sport

13 h. ago Trump administration resumes detention of immigrant families after Biden

McALLEN, Texas — The Trump administration resumed family detention of immigrants last week in a South Texas facility after a Biden-era pause, a legal nonprofit group providing services to migrant families said Wednesday. Fourteen immigrant families with children as young as one year old were in the detention facility in Karnes County, Texas, about 80.5 […]

Politics

14 h. ago Regina police sergeant charged with using computer to pursue personal relationships

REGINA — A Regina police sergeant is facing charges after it’s alleged he used internal databases to pursue personal relationships. Police say Robert Eric Semenchuck is charged with breach of trust and unauthorized use of a computer. They say officers were made aware of the allegations against the 53-year-old in 2023 when someone came forward […]

Events

14 h. ago Dealer sobs as heroin overdose victim's family describes pain, loss

While Debb Beer’s family poured out their hearts, Joshua Biernacki put his hands over his face and sobbed. “Not a day goes by that I don’t think of Debb or talk about Debb, especially with (Beer’s daughter). We often find ourselves watching old videos and looking at pictures,” Beer’s mother Cindy said in her victim […]

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14 h. ago In Calgary courts: Alberta appeal court upholds conviction of sex trade worker who helped torture and sexually assault bad client

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from March 10-14, 2025

Society

14 h. ago Cricket Canada CEO says charges of theft and fraud are ’completely false’

Cricket Canada CEO Salman Khan and another man have been charged with theft and fraud over $5,000 arising from their time with the Calgary and District Cricket League. Calgary Police Service said in a release Wednesday it believes 46-year-old Salman Khan Shahzad (also known as Salman Khan), former president of the Calgary league, and 45-year-old […]

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15 h. ago Serial sex offender gets 14 1/2 years for 'wanton, cruel' violence

The judge said James Munroe’s campaign of violence against women was the worst he'd ever seen in his court

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15 h. ago Family of Manitoba grandmother who died on surgery waiting list backs proposed law

The family of a Manitoba grandmother who died while waiting for heart surgery says it hopes a proposed law could help prevent other families from going through the same heartbreak.

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15 h. ago Kuwait frees a group of jailed Americans, including contractors held on drug charges

WASHINGTON — Kuwait has released a group of American prisoners, including veterans and military contractors jailed for years on drug-related charges, in a move seen as a gesture of goodwill between two allies, a representative for the detainees told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The release follows a recent visit to the region by Adam […]

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15 h. ago More witnesses take the stand in assault trial for former Christian academy director

The trial for the former director of what was previously known as Legacy Christian Academy continues for a second day with three more witnesses taking the stand.

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