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Canadian sub makes first trip to Asia-Pacific in 50 years

OTTAWA, Canada (AFP) -- A Canadian submarine is patrolling the western Pacific for the first time in nearly 50 years,…

Hours from deadline, US Congress to vote to avert shutdown

by Michael Mathes Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Top US lawmakers scrambled Thursday to rally support for…

Kalanick denies plot to steal secrets in tense courtroom exchange

by Julie Charpentrat Agence France-Presse SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) - Former Uber chief executive Travis Kalanick on Wednesday denied conspiring to…

US Senate leaders reach budget deal on eve of shutdown deadline

by Michael Mathes Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) - US Senate leaders said Wednesday they had reached a bipartisan budget deal…

Pence announces ‘toughest’ US sanctions on North Korea

by Hiroshi Hiyama and Richard Carter © Agence France-Presse TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Washington will soon unveil its "toughest sanctions ever" on…

Trump’s military parade plan sparks backlash

by Michael Mathes and Andrew Beatty  © Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- President Donald Trump's dream of hosting a military…

Women in Sacramento unite to make voices heard

By Macy Membrere EBC Sacramento Bureau SACRAMENTO, CA (Eagle News) -- What started in 2017 as a progression of voices…

Canada sells 16 helicopters to Philippines after drug war row

MANILA, Philippines (AFP The Philippines has bought 16 new Bell helicopters from Canada for about US$235 million to strengthen its fight against…

Lawmakers near budget deal, Trump urges shutdown for immigration

by Michael Mathes and Andrew Beatty Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US congressional leaders said Tuesday they…

Trump focused on ‘strong’ fundamentals amid market sell-off

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The White House said Monday that President Donald Trump was focused on the long-term health…

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