Donatella Versace out as creative director of the Milan fashion house, in a shakeup by US owner
Donatella Versace has been replaced as creative director of the fashion house founded by her late brother Gianni Versace, assuming the new role of chief brand ambassador, Versace’s U.S. owner Capri ...
EU's enlargement commissioner urges Albania to focus on reforms in membership talks update
The European Union ‘s enlargement commissioner on Thursday hailed Albania’s progress in its membership negotiations and as a “champion” of regional cooperation. Marta Kos, who was in the capital, ...
'Get ready for a 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 ...
Syrian leader signs constitution that puts the country under an Islamist group's rule for 5 years
Syria’s interim president on Thursday signed a temporary constitution that leaves the country under Islamist rule for five years during a transitional phase. The country’s interim rulers have ...
Romania's far-right presidential hopeful Diana Sosoaca files new candidacy bid despite previous ban
Controversial Romanian politician Diana Sosoaca, who was barred by a top court from entering last year’s annulled presidential election, filed her candidacy on Thursday in an unlikely bid to enter the ...
Tiger Woods faces another injury and another lost year. Has golf seen the last of him?
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Golf without Tiger Woods was inevitable simply because of age. He turns 50 at the end of this ...
How an anti-evolution law a century ago set up an infamous showdown over religion in public schools
In March 1925, Tennessee became the first state in the country to ban the teaching of evolution in public school classrooms. Strong reactions rippled across the United States. The eventual upshot: a ...
Duterte refused fingerprinting and threatened lawsuits during chaotic arrest, Philippine police say
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 ...
Study says endangered Asian elephant population in Cambodia is more robust than previously thought
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — A genetic study of Asian elephants in northern Cambodia published Thursday reveals a larger and more robust population than previously thought, raising hopes the endangered ...
Ethiopia's Tigray regional government appeals for help after factional fighters seize key towns
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — The interim government of Ethiopia’s Tigray region appealed for the Ethiopian federal government ...
GOLD: Debbie’s Law warns surgery patients when wait-time exceeds guidelines
Debbie’s Law would be a necessary tool for patients to be given information that can potentially save their lives. When a ...
Manitoba Bisons are ready to rumble
The University of Manitoba Bisons are hosting the U Sports women’s volleyball nationals, beginning Friday at the Investors Group Athletic Centre on the U of M campus.