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ADB says developing Asian economies to grow 5.6 % in 2016
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Baton Rouge police killer: An ex-Marine from Kansas City
A police helicopter flies over the crime scene where Baton Rouge police were shot, in Baton Rouge, La., Sunday, July 17, 2016. Multiple law enforcement officers were killed and wounded Sunday morning in a shooting near a gas station. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Senior S. Korean prosecutor arrested for alleged corruption
In this Thursday, July 14, 2016 photo, a senior South Korean prosecutor Jin Kyung-joon, center, is surrounded by media upon his arrival for questioning at the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office in Seoul, South Korea. Senior prosecutor Jin has been arrested for allegedly pocketing millions of dollars following shady stock transaction deals with a leading online game maker. (Park Dong-ju/Yonhap via AP)
Biden condemns Louisiana police killings as 'despicable'
Villa, Lampard help NYCFC win 3-1 at Montreal
Canadian Paralympian Nathan Stein wins S10 100-metre freestyle
FILE - Nathan Stein won the S10 100-metre freestyle in 54.42 seconds during Sunday's final day of competition at the 2016 Can Am para-swimming championships. Stein, centre, cheers as he and teammates Zach Zona, left, and Zack McAllister compete on their way to winning silver in the men's 4x100m freestyle relay event at the 2015 Parapan Am Games in Toronto in an August 13, 2015, file photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese, File
Hundreds attend vigil for 2 from Texas killed in France
China fires 3 officials after typhoon in east killed 83
Facebook post defines how it was to be black and an officer
What we know so far about the Baton Rouge police shootings
Police stop a car and direct the driver to show his hands after coming from the direction of a police shooting on Airline Highway in Baton Rouge, La., on Sunday, July 17, 2016. The driver's car was searched, his identification checked, the he was allowed to continue. Multiple law enforcement officers were killed and wounded Sunday morning in a shooting near a gas station in Baton Rouge, less than two weeks after a black man was shot and killed by police here, sparking nightly protests across the city.
Ohio’s ‘open carry’ gun law creates security concerns for GOP convention
A member of a group that supports the open carrying of weapons speaks to reporters Sunday at what was supposed to be a march ahead of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio. The four-day Republican National Convention kicks off Monday.
Turkey’s Erdogan blames exiled Islamic cleric for coup attempt
Islamic cleric Fethullah Gulen, seen speaking at his compound in Saylorsburg, Pa. on Sunday, has denied being involved in the attempted coup by elements of the Turkish military.
Josh Donaldson’s double saves the day as Blue Jays avoid sweep by Athletics
The Blue Jays’ Josh Donaldson, left, avoids a collision with Justin Smoak during their game against the Oakland Athletics on July 17, 2016.
Canada's Zeke Thurston repeats as saddle-bronc champion at Calgary Stampede
Zeke Thurston, from Big Valley, Alta., stays on Spring Planting to win the saddle bronc event during rodeo finals action at the Calgary Stampede in Calgary, Sunday, July 17, 2016.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Tampa Bay Lightning re-sign Alex Killorn to seven-year deal
Alex Killorn, right, seen checking the Islanders’ Nikolay Kulemin during this year’s Stanley Cup playoffs, says he is excited to re-sign with Tampa Bay. ‘For me, it wasn’t just about money,’ he says.
Managers arguing balls and strikes ‘must stop,’ MLB says
Manager Chip Hale of the Arizona Diamondbacks argues with home plate umpire Bob Davidson during an MLB game on July 17, 2016 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Questions linger after attempted coup in Turkey
People wave Turkish flags in front of an electronic billboard displaying the face of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at a rally on the streets of Kizilay Square in reaction to the failed military coup on July 17, 2016 in Ankara, Turkey. Clean up operations are continuing in the aftermath of Friday's failed military coup attempt which claimed the lives of more than 250 people. In raids across Turkey 6,000 people have been arrested in relation to the failed coup including high-ranking soldiers and judges, Turkey's Justice Minister Bekir Bozdag has said.
Critics say B.C. laws don’t offer renters enough protection
Mount Pleasant renter Kristina Lemieux outside her previous rental apartment in Vancouver. Ms. Lemieux received an eviction notice soon after her building was bought. She fought and won, but ended up moving out anyway.
Phil Mickelson plays his best at British Open, but it’s not good enough
Henrik Stenson, left, and Phil Mickelson hug on the 18th green after Stenson dropped his 10th birdie of the final round to win the British Open at Royal Troon in Scotland on July 17, 2016.
Toronto FC’s Giovinco, Impact’s Drogba headline MLS all-star roster
Toronto FC forward Sebastian Giovinco shoots the ball during second half MLS soccer action against the Chicago Fire, in Toronto on July 9, 2016.
California student among the 84 people dead in France attack
Iranian jails withholding prisoners' medical care: Amnesty International
Family and friends remember slain Baton Rouge officers
Photos of the Day for July 17
Four-day GOP convention, six speeches from Trumps
Former Australian leader wants nomination for UN top job
FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2013 file photo, then Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, right, addresses his party members during an Australian Labor Party election night function in Brisbane. Former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd is making a late bid for the top United Nations job, after months of cross-crossing the world in low-key lobbying for government support. Rudd had requested that the Australian government take the crucial step of formally nominating him to succeed U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, whose second five-year term ends Dec. 31. At left is his wife Therese Rein. (AP Photo/John Pryke, File)
Ithaca mayor on supervised-injection sites and his visit to Vancouver
Ithaca Mayor Svante Myrick answers a question Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016, during a news conference to announce a comprehensive plan to fight heroin and drug addiction.
Former rivals, military leaders, actors to take stage at RNC
Andy Sandy wears an RNC hat and pair of American flag glasses while walking around, Sunday, July 17, 2016, in Cleveland. The Republican National Convention starts Monday. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Canadian embassy and consulate in Turkey open for assistance
Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs Stephane Dion listens during a news conference in Riga, Latvia, July 11, 2016. The Canadian embassy in Ankara and consulate in Istanbul will be open as usual Monday, Dion said.
It takes Will Power – and good timing – to win Honda Indy Toronto
Australian driver Will Power races his way to winning the Honda Indy Toronto on July 17, 2016.
Kelly: Banning Russia from Rio would shake Olympic foundations
Cathal Kelly
Canadian Hinchcliffe catches long-awaited break at Honda Indy Toronto
Canadian driver James Hinchcliffe races his way to a third place finish in the Honda Indy Toronto, in Toronto, on Sunday, July 17, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Mark Blinch
Donaldson's hit in 9th helps Blue Jays avoid sweep by A's
Chris Froome ‘in control’ during 15th stage of Tour de France
Christopher Froome rides in the peloton up the Lacets du Grand Colombier during the 15th stafe of the Tour de France on July 17, 2016 in Culoz, France.
Lawmaker says Clinton execution comment was 'hyperbole'
UK Parliament to vote on renewing nuclear weapons arsenal
Guns N’ Roses detained at Canadian border for gun possession
Guns N' Roses takes the stage in Toronto on Saturday, July 16, 2016.
Villa, Lampard score as NYC keeps MLS East lead with a 3-1 win over Impact
Montreal Impact's Didier Drogba, right, challenges New York City FC's Frederic Brillant for the header during first half MLS soccer action in Montreal, Sunday, July 17, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
Free agent Mike Hoffman hopes to remain with Ottawa Senators
Mike Hoffman of the Ottawa Senators takes a shot and scores a goal against the Philadelphia Flyers on April 2, 2016.
Progress on AIDS in South Africa points to way forward
The Keep the Promise march on Saturday in Durban, South Africa. The city is hosting the International AIDS Conference for the first time since 2000, when rates of infection were much higher in the coumtry.
Looking for a gusher of oil deals
One dead after plane crash at air show in Cold Lake, Alta
TFC's Giovinco, Impact's Drogba headline 26-man MLS all-star roster
Toronto FC forward Sebastian Giovinco shoots the ball during second half MLS soccer action against the Chicago Fire, in Toronto on July 9, 2016. Giovinco hits the road in search of goals this week. The Italian forward hasn't scored in seven MLS games although he remains a vital playmaker and human highlight-reel for Toronto FC, which plays in Columbus on Wednesday and San Jose on Saturday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
Canadian Tire customers dissatisfied with retailer’s online experience
Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd. has been trying to sharpen its e-commerce edge in recent years, but the company has work to do to win over some customers dissatisfied with the retailer’s online experience.
Turkey’s post-coup instability rattles investor confidence
Crowds had returned to Istanbul's famous Istiklal shopping street on Sunday, but fears for the economy are still rife.
Turkey’s Erdogan uses FaceTime, social media to thwart military coup
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks on CNNTurk via a FaceTime call on July 15, 2016 in Istanbul, Turkey.
Four retirement strategies to counteract miserly bond yields
Ian McGugan
Market’s ebullience at odds with bleak outlook for earnings season
A monitor displays stock info on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on July 11, 2016.
Five things to watch this week in Canadian business
The Canadian Pacific railyard is pictured in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, in this file photo taken February 15, 2015. Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. has signalled it expects revenue and profit to fall in its second quarter because of fewer shipments of grain, potash and other commodities. The company releases its results Wednesday.
The Latest: Milwaukee police to be sent in 2-person teams
Stock prices for Rogers Communications and Netflix
Growing older has an array of hidden costs
Rob Carrick
Red tape cutting law is putting safety at risk, must be repealed, says PSAC
B.C. technology leaders urge province to increase high-tech training
Tommy Hilfiger's SUV stolen; cops in tony town warn drivers
FILE - In a Monday, Feb. 15, 2016 file photo, designer Tommy Hilfiger acknowledges the audience after his Fall 2016 collection show during Fashion Week, in New York. Police in Greenwich, Connecticut are urging residents not to leave their keys inside their vehicles after a rash of Range Rover thefts. Fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger is among the Greenwich residents who have had their Range Rovers stolen in recent months. Hilfiger was targeted in late June. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow, File)
Tesla's Musk says software changes could improve Autopilot
Michael Herr: Journalist’s dispatches from Vietnam revealed horrors of war
Michael Herr helped to write the voiceover narration for Francis Ford Coppola’s Apocalypse Now, pictured in this movie still, and also co-wrote the Oscar-nominated screenplay for Stanley Kubrick’s Full Metal Jacket.
Gordon Pape: Why I’m selling my RioCan REIT units after 20 years as a holder
Urinals on airplanes could save space, reduce waiting times
For Bombardier’s CS300, which has up to 160 seats, there is one bathroom in the front and two at the back. To accommodate both rear washrooms, Bombardier has to remove as many as three seats. Replacing one bathroom with urinals would mean those seats could remain.
One dead after plane crashes at air show in Cold Lake, Alta
NewsAlert: Two arrests in Louisiana police shooting
Will Power holds off Helio Castroneves for 3rd win of year
How your team can sprint to a solution in just five days
Harvey Schachter
Can I strike a termination from my employment history?
Geoff Molson: ‘You need to be humble, you need to allow other leaders to lead’
Patience the key for Australia's Will Power in third Honda Indy Toronto victory
Australian driver Will Power, centre, stands on the podium in first place with second place Helio Castroneves, left, and third place James Hinchcliffe after the Honda Indy Toronto, in Toronto, on Sunday, July 17, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
Hamilton looks to young entrepreneurs for its future
Mike Bot, left, and Matthew Sheridan of Nix test the companys colour sensor in their lab space at McMasters Innovation Park in Hamilton on Friday April 15, 2016.
Britain sailing into uncharted waters after Brexit
Philip Hammond, U.K. chancellor of the exchequer, leaves 11 Downing Street in London, U.K., on Thursday, July 14, 2016. Hammond said the vote to leave the European Union had rattled confidence and that he will take whatever measures needed to shore up the British economy.
Pokemon Go officially launches in Canada, crashes app’s servers
A "Pidgey" Pokemon is seen on the screen of the Pokemon Go mobile app in a photo illustration taken on Toronto July 11.
Mobile sensation Pokemon Go officially launches in Canada, crashes app's servers
Boris Johnson's plane in unscheduled landing outside London
Mourners mark second anniversary of Eric Garner's death
The Latest: Overflow crowd attends rapper's gang summit
Cleveland braces for spotlight as home of Republican National Convention
Buildings stand in the downtown area ahead of the the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Cleveland, Ohio, U.S., on Sunday, July 17, 2016. A key Republican National Convention committee crushed a long-shot attempt by rogue delegates to block Donald Trump's nomination, as internal strife that's roiled the party for much of the past decade was on full display Thursday amid fights over governing rules for the next four years.
Obama urges Americans to tamp down inflammatory rhetoric
It's sexy and secret: Pitbull drops video paid by Florida
French authorities paint complex picture of attacker
Hundreds line Cleveland bridge in pre-convention rally
People gather around the stage as preparations take place at Quicken Loans Arena for the Republican National Convention, Sunday, July 17, 2016, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Lightning sign Alex Killorn to $31.15 million, 7-year deal
FILE - In this March 20, 2014, file photo, Tampa Bay Lightning center Alex Killorn, center, squeezes between Ottawa Senators goalie Robin Lehner and defenseman Marc Methot during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Ottawa. The Lightning avoided arbitration with Killorn, signing the forward to a $31.15 million, seven-year contract. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Adrian Wyld, File)
What to watch for at the Republican National Convention
People gather around the stage as preparations take place at Quicken Loans Arena for the Republican National Convention, Sunday, July 17, 2016, in Cleveland.
SpaceX launches space station docking port for NASA
In this Saturday, July 16, 2016, photo provided by SpaceX, the SpaceX Falcon rocket stands at its launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Fla. The unmanned rocket is scheduled to blast off at 12:45 a.m. EDT Monday with 5,000 pounds of supplies for the International Space Station. (SpaceX via AP)
The Latest: Bombing suspect killed himself before blasts
RCMP take kitten to vet after abuse complaint at Saskatchewan music festival
Mounties in Saskatchewan say they're investigating an animal cruelty complaint against a kitten, seen here in a Sunday, July 17, 2016, handout photo, at a country music festival near Craven, Saskatchewan. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Craven Country Jamboree via Facebook *MANDATORY CREDIT*
Brother of late President Hugo Chavez dies in Venezuela
In the changing world of rock, Guns N’ Roses tries to find its way home
Guns N' Roses takes the stage in Toronto on Saturday, July 16, 2016.
Body of teenage swimmer who went missing in Lake Erie recovered
Lions defeat winless Roughriders 40-27 in comeback victory
Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive back Graig Newman (#42) tries to bring down B.C. Lions wide receiver Bryan Burnham (#16) during second half CFL action in Regina on Saturday, July 16th, 2016.
Restricted free agent Mike Hoffman hopeful to remain with Senators
Ottawa Senators' Mike Hoffman (68) celebrates his power play goal with Erik Karlsson (65), of Sweden, during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Saturday, April 2, 2016, in Philadelphia. Restricted free agent forward Mike Hoffman says his No. 1 goal is to remain an Ottawa Senator.The 26-year-old, who was visiting Canadian IndyCar driver James Hinchcliffe ahead of Sunday's Honda Indy Toronto, filed for salary arbitration with the Senators on July 5. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Chris Szagola
Report: Al-Qaida reports death of commander in Mali
The Latest: Police: Barricade suspect held; hostages safe
Syrian refugee program sparks political push for other humanitarian settlement
Julie Snyder has been told who ordered her surveillance last month: lawyer
FILE - Julie Snyder arrives for funeral services for Daniel Dion in Charlemagne, Que., in a January 25, 2016, file photo. A judge is expected to rule today on whether the estranged wife of ex-Parti Quebecois leader Pierre Karl Peladeau will be allowed to know who ordered somone to tail her. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz, File
Wendell Anderson, Minnesota's former governor, dies at 83
FILE - In this Thursday, April 9, 2015, file photo, former Minnesota Gov. Wendell Anderson arrives in the House Chamber to a rousing applause before present Gov. Mark Dayton delivers his 2015 State of the State address in the House Chamber of the Minnesota State Capitol, in St. Paul, Minn. Anderson, a former U.S. Olympian who was described in a 1973 Time magazine cover article as the youthful embodiment of his home state only to lose public confidence later by arranging his own appointment to the U.S. Senate, died Sunday, July 17, 2016. He was 83. (Glen Stubbe/Star Tribune via AP)
Tensions with West rise as Turkey continues purge
Turkish honor guards carry the coffin of a policeman killed Friday during the failed military coup, during a mass funeral in Ankara, Turkey, Sunday, July 17, 2016. The Turkish government accelerated its crackdown on alleged plotters of the failed coup against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, with the justice minister saying Sunday that 6,000 people had been detained in the investigation, including three of the country's top generals and hundreds of soldiers. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)
New Hampshire city police use Pokemon Go to lure fugitives
Loyalist Township firefighter dies battling Amherstview apartment fire
An Ontario Provincial Police officer and Ontario Fire Marshals walk near the apartment in Amherstview, Ont., on Sunday, July 17, 2016. The fire claimed the life of 45-year old firefighter Patrick Pidgeon. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Lars Hagberg
NewsAlert: Obama condemns Louisiana police shootings
NewsAlert: Authorities in Louisiana say 3 law enforcement officers dead
Gates: Foundation to invest $5B in Africa over next 5 years
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