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Australian accused of Afghanistan war crime pleads not guilty but trial held until at least 2027
SYDNEY (AP) — The only Australian soldier to be charged with a war crime in Afghanistan pleaded not guilty Friday, […]
Fall fair to hockey games: Elmvale arena getting ‘significant’ internet boost
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Improper signage, absence of warning lights show school zones aren’t about safety, critics argue
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N.S. legislature wraps after 8 days; bill limiting protests on logging roads adopted
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Spy watchdog flags risk of bias in Canada Revenue Agency audits tied to terrorism
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ACLU sues Puerto Rico’s government over release of immigrants’ information
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Lawyer for man accused of accessing PM’s banking data awaits info in ‘involved’ case
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Confusion over Afghan internet outage after purported Taliban statement revealed as false
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Iowa district hired superintendent despite false Morgan State doctorate claim on his resume
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N.B. commission urges mandatory training for municipal leaders, staff
The Local Governance Commission in New Brunswick is recommending the provincial government implement mandatory training for municipal leaders and senior […]