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South Korea's last circus, Dongchoon, holds up as it marks centennial

South Korea's last circus, Dongchoon, holds up as it marks centennial

ANSAN, South Korea (AP) — No more elephant and monkey acts. No more death-defying motorbike stunts. No more singing or acting on stage.
Voice of America and Radio Farda's Persian services cover Israel-Iran conflict despite cutbacks

Voice of America and Radio Farda's Persian services cover Israel-Iran conflict despite cutbacks

In the early days of Israel's attack on Iran , U.S.-operated Radio Farda, which broadcasts in the Persian language in Iran, debunked a state media report that an Israeli pilot had been shot down and captured.

Maurice Vellekoop wins Trillium Book Award for graphic memoir

TORONTO — Illustrator Maurice Vellekoop has won Ontario's top literary award for his graphic memoir "I'm So Glad We Had This Time Together.
'Zero arrests': RCMP say nobody arrested at G7, but charges possible for pilot

'Zero arrests': RCMP say nobody arrested at G7, but charges possible for pilot

CALGARY — Law enforcement officials overseeing security at the G7 leaders’ summit said Wednesday no arrests were made during the three-day event, except for one rogue pilot who forced officials to scramble CF-18 Hornet fighter jets.
The world's only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV could stop transmission - if people can get it

The world's only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV could stop transmission - if people can get it

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. has approved the world’s only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV, the first step in an anticipated global rollout that could protect millions – although it's unclear how many in the U.S.
Saskatchewan government plans to extend life of coal plants: Minister

Saskatchewan government plans to extend life of coal plants: Minister

REGINA — Saskatchewan's government is planning to extend the life of the province's coal plants before moving to nuclear power generation, says a letter from the Crown Investments Corporation Minister.
Moe, Smith repeat calls for federal action and support for energy projects

Moe, Smith repeat calls for federal action and support for energy projects

LLOYDMINSTER — The premiers of Alberta and Saskatchewan say Prime Minister Mark Carney needs to repeal certain energy policies if he wants Canada to have the strongest economy in the G7.
Willie Nelson keeps living the life he loves at 92. 'I'm not through with it yet'

Willie Nelson keeps living the life he loves at 92. 'I'm not through with it yet'

Willie Nelson's 90th birthday celebration at the Hollywood Bowl could have been mistaken for a retirement party. But two years later at 92, he's working as much as ever. Not that retirement would look much different.
Carbon budget to keep global warming at 1.5 C could be exhausted in 3 years: report

Carbon budget to keep global warming at 1.5 C could be exhausted in 3 years: report

The world is on pace to emit enough greenhouse gas emissions over the next three years to blow by an international target to limit global warming to 1.
Doug Ford says he treats First Nations 'like gold' but they 'keep coming hat in hand'

Doug Ford says he treats First Nations 'like gold' but they 'keep coming hat in hand'

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he is willing to give First Nations what they want for their support in developing mines, but they cannot "keep coming hat in hand all the time to the government" for more money.
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