Ontario Court of Appeal rules carbon tax is constitutional
Ontario’s Court of Appeal ruled on Friday that Canada’s federal carbon tax is constitutional after a challenge from the province’s Conservative government in a blow...
Iran says progress at last-ditch nuclear deal talks ‘not enough’
European countries offered too little at last-ditch talks on Friday to persuade Iran to back off from its plans to breach limits imposed by its...
Reds activate Gennett for season debut vs. Cubs
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett, sidelined all season after suffering a severe groin strain near the end of spring training, has been activated ahead...
Pliskova sets up Eastbourne title clash with Kerber
Karolina Pliskova scythed down Kiki Bertens of the Netherlands 6-1 6-2 on Friday to move into the Eastbourne final, where she will meet reigning Wimbledon...
Trump administration targets Maduro’s son ‘Nicolasito’ with sanctions
The Trump administration turned up the pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Friday by targeting his son Nicolas “Nicolasito” Maduro with sanctions, the U.S....
African fashion takes center-stage at Colombia show
Colombia’s famed underground Salt Cathedral hosted a fashion show in celebration of African couture this week. Serena Chaudhry reports....
Presidential candidate Warren says she won’t give ambassador positions to donors
Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren said on Friday she will significantly increase the U.S. diplomatic force and not give those jobs to wealthy donors....
Banks boost Wall Street with G20 in focus
U.S. stocks rose on Friday, as big banks gained after clearing the Federal Reserve’s stress test, while investors kept a watch on the G20 summit...
South Africa slings back the fynbos-flavored gin
Last year, gin consumption in South Africa grew by an astonishing 50 percent, to half a pint for every man, woman and child. No wonder...
Philippine army camp blast kills five; Islamic State claims responsibility
An explosion at a military base in the restive southern Philippines on Friday killed five people, including three soldiers, and wounded nine others in what...