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Kurdish leader Ocalan issues message from prison, urging PKK to disarm to make peace with Turkey

Kurdish leader Ocalan issues message from prison, urging PKK to disarm to make peace with Turkey

ISTANBUL (AP) — Abdullah Ocalan, the imprisoned Kurdish leader, called on his militant group on Thursday to lay down its arms and dissolve as part of a new bid to end a four-decade long conflict that has claimed tens of thousands of lives.
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Here are 5 events in the Collingwood area this weekend

Here are 5 events in the Collingwood area this weekend

A Pride weekend, Blues game or an art exhibit opening could fill up your weekend
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Canada to take on Italy in senior men's football exhibition contest.

Canada to take on Italy in senior men's football exhibition contest.

Canada's national senior men's football team will face host Italy in an exhibition contest April 19 in Cagliari. It will mark the first meeting between the two countries.
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RBC's profit rises despite credit hits as economy performs better than expected

RBC's profit rises despite credit hits as economy performs better than expected

TORONTO — RBC reported a surge in impaired loans in its first quarter but says overall results were boosted by better-than-expected economic and banking conditions. Canada's largest bank reported gross impaired loans of $7.
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Influencer Tate brothers, who face human trafficking charges in Romania, arrive in the US

Influencer Tate brothers, who face human trafficking charges in Romania, arrive in the US

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate, who are charged with human trafficking in Romania, arrived Thursday in the U.S. after authorities lifted travel restrictions imposed as part of the case.
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At least 11 dead and scores injured in Congo after blasts at M23 rebel leaders' rally, rebels say

At least 11 dead and scores injured in Congo after blasts at M23 rebel leaders' rally, rebels say

BUKAVU, Congo (AP) — At least 11 people were killed and scores injured Thursday when explosions in the eastern Congo city of Bukavu struck a rally held by leaders of the M23 rebel group , which took control of the city earlier this month.
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Israeli official says the army won't withdraw from a Gaza corridor in potential jolt to truce

Israeli official says the army won't withdraw from a Gaza corridor in potential jolt to truce

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel will not withdraw from a strategic corridor in the Gaza Strip as called for by the ceasefire , an official said Thursday, a refusal that could spark a crisis with Hamas and key mediator Egypt at a sensitive momen
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Energy stocks offer boost to S&P/TSX composite, U.S. stock markets mixed

Energy stocks offer boost to S&P/TSX composite, U.S. stock markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index edged higher in late-morning trading, helped by strength in the energy sector, while U.S. stock markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 9.13 points at 25,337.49.
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Manitoba becomes first province to join national pharmacare program with $219M deal

Manitoba becomes first province to join national pharmacare program with $219M deal

OTTAWA — Manitoba became the first province to officially join Ottawa's pharmacare program today, giving it access to federal funding to cover the cost of birth control and diabetes medications.
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When are tariffs expected, and on what? Key dates in the Canada-U.S. trade dispute

When are tariffs expected, and on what? Key dates in the Canada-U.S. trade dispute

OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he still intends to slap Canada with tariffs next week after a monthlong reprieve. But Canadians confused about Trump's plans aren't alone, with the U.S.
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