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Amnesty warns that Malaysian law gives govt 'abusive powers'
FILE - In this July 9, 2011 file photo, Malaysian activists from Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (Bersih), background, sit on a street as they face riot police during a rally in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Amnesty International has warned that a Malaysian security law that comes into force Monday, Aug. 1, 2016, will give the government "unchecked and abusive powers" in a blow to human rights. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian, File)
Late field goal from Hajrullahu gives Argos 23-20 win over RedBlacks
Ottawa Redblacks' Abdul Kanneh tackles Toronto Argonauts' Devon Wylie during first half CFL action, in Ottawa on July 31, 2016.
Late field goal from Lirim Hajrullahu gives Argos 23-20 win over Redblacks
Toronto Argonauts' A.J. Jefferson (24) intercepts Ottawa Redblacks' Zack Evans (92) during first half CFL action in Ottawa on Sunday, July 31, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Cochrane, Fournel added to Canadian Olympic team for men's K2 200m
Canada's Ryan Cochrane and Hugues Fournel shake hands after a men's kayak double 1000 semifinal in Eton Dorney, near Windsor, England, at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 6, 2012. Canoe Kayak Canada selected Cochrane and Fournel to the Canadian Olympic team on Sunday after receiving two additional quota spots for the men's K2 200-metres event at the Rio Games.THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Natacha Pisarenko
Tillsonburg, Ont., man killed by lightning while mowing lawn: OPP
Former Oregon player Aaron Wise wins in Canada
Syrian families in need of aid after blaze in Coquitlam, B.C.
Coquitlam, B.C. Mayor Richard Stewart said while the city and provincial government are providing emergency assistance to all those affected by the fire, the needs are greater for the Syrian families because they don’t have support systems nearby to help them cope.
Ancient human ancestor find in South Africa deepens evolution mystery
The skeleton of Homo Naledi, a newly discovered human ancestor, is displayed during the unveiling of the discovery on September 10, 2015 ,in Maropeng, South Africa.
Syrian rebel forces launch offensive to break government's siege of Aleppo
A medic inspects the damage inside Anadan Hospital, after it was hit by an airstrike in the rebel held city of Anadan, Syria, on Saturday.
Dylan Strome and Mitch Marner aiming for NHL berths
Arizona Coyotes' Dylan Strome shoots a puck during the NHLPA rookie showcase in Toronto on Sept. 1, 2015.
Sylvie Roy: Quebec politician was a fierce fighter against corruption
Sylvie Roy, second opposition leader at the legislature, speaks to members of the media before attending question period at the Quebec legislature in October 2009. Roy died Sunday at the age of 51.
Endoh, Giovinco score in first half, Toronto FC beats Columbus Crew
Ottawa to host 105th Grey Cup
Former Ottawa Rough Rider Tony Gabriel carries the Grey Cup on July 31, 2016, as Ottawa is announced as the 2017 host.
Pope: not right to talk about a 'violent, terrorist' Islam
Pope Francis smiles as Rev. Federico Lombardi, outgoing Vatican spokesperson, right, cuts a cake for his retirement on board the flight from Krakow, Poland, to Rome, at the end of his 5-day trip to southern Poland for the World Youth Days, Sunday, July 31, 2016. Francis announced the next World Youth Day will take place in Panama in 2019. (Filippo Monteforte/Pool Photo via AP)
Five injured in violent incidents in Toronto over long weekend
Police investigate the scene of a shooting on Danforth Avenue near Main Street on the evening of July 31, 2016.
Ottawa rewrites mandate for screening arms exports
Light Armoured Vehicles (LAV) parked on the lot of the General Dynamics / Land Systems factory where they are built in London, Ont., on Wednesday, April 13, 2016.
The story of the Gatineau River: Historic fights and fierce independence
A cottage on the shore of the Gatineau River.
Pope: I fell because I forgot there was step at altar's edge
FILE - In this July 28, 2016 file photo, Pope Francis is helped by Vatican Master of Ceremonies, Mons. Guido Marini as he stumbles on the altar during a mass in Czestochowa, Poland. Francis says the July 28 tumble happened this way: "I was watching (an image of) the Madonna, and I forgot the step." (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia, File)
5-year-old dies after being struck by lightning
Bernardello's late goal lifts Impact to 1-1 tie with United
Younger, happier Canadian women’s soccer team aims for the podium
Canada's Janine Beckie, number 19, celebrates her game-winning goal against Brazil during second half international women's soccer friendly action in Ottawa on June 7. The 21-year-old forward is one of several younger players on the Olympic squad.
Trump and Clinton: What to expect next in the race for the White House
David Shribman
Past life catches up with Toronto man hurt in Christie Pits Park shooting
Toronto police released this image of a suspect involved in a shooting in Christie Pits park in Toronto, July. 30, 2016
Lewis Hamilton turns fast start into winning finish at German Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton drives during the German Grand Prix in Hockenheim on July 31, 2016.
Minnesota Vikings’ new stadium built for ‘generations to come’
U.S. Bank Stadium, the Minnesota Vikings’ new stadium, is seen during a media tour in Minneapolis on July 19, 2016.
IOC president defends decision not to ban all Russian athletes from Rio
IOC president Thomas Bach listens to a question during a news conference in Rio on July 31, 2016.
Photos of the Day for July 31
Acosta, Urruti help FC Dallas beat Whitecaps 2-0
Baseball Capsules
Bert Hamilton’s distinguished academic life began with controversy
Bert Hamilton received his master’s degree from the University of Toronto, where he studied English literature.
Pope will let justice take its course on Pell allegations
Pope Francis answers reporters questions on board the flight from Krakow, Poland, to Rome, at the end of his 5-day trip to southern Poland, Sunday, July 31, 2016. (Filippo Monteforte/Pool Photo via AP)
Ontario doctors to vote on contract at Sunday meeting
Editorial cartoons for August, 2016
Ottawa to host 2017 Grey Cup on Canada's 150th anniversary
Mayor Jim Watson raises the Grey Cup as Ottawa is announced as the host of the 2017 Grey Cup championship, before CFL action between the Ottawa Redblacks and the Toronto Argonauts, in Ottawa on Sunday, July 31, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Edmonton cyclist says he's received 'outpouring of support' after racial slur
Marcelo Melo and Bruno Soares: rivals in Toronto, partners in Rio
Bruno Soares of Brazil plays a shot in front of Jamie Murray of Britain as they play against Marcelo Melo of Brazil and Ivan Dodig of Croatia (not pictured) in the men's doubles final of the Rogers Cup on July 31, 2016.
Ottawa to host 2017 Grey Cup, coincides with Canada's 150th anniversary
Road accident leaves 5 foreign tourists dead in Bolivia
Rush is on to finalize deals, beat B.C.’s foreign-buyers tax
Jody Wilson-Raybould holds private meeting on legal-system reform
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Jody Wilson-Raybould speaks with the media in Ottawa on Dec. 9, 2015.
Toronto, Vancouver bring in booming hotel business as oil provinces struggle
Toronto's Fairmont Royal York Hotel. In Toronto, the average daily room rate is expected to hit $154, $6 more than last year.
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It’s time to retire the myth of the educated barista
Carmelo to continue record Olympic basketball career in Rio
United States' Carmello Anthony (15) goes up for a rebound against Venezuela's Nestor Colmenares (43) during the first half of an exhibition basketball game Friday, July 29, 2016, in Chicago. The United States won 80-45. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Canadian women’s basketball team wins final Olympic tuneup game
Tamara Tatham of the 2016 Canadian women's Olympic basketball team stands with her team in Toronto on 25, 2016.
Orioles score four runs in 12th inning to beat Blue Jays 6-2
J.J. Hardy of the Baltimore Orioles turns a double play to end the eleventh inning during MLB game action as Russell Martin of the Toronto Blue Jays slides into second base on July 31, 2016 at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario.
Djokovic bests Nishikori to win fourth Rogers Cup
Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebartes his win over Kei Nishikori of Japan during men's Rogers Cup final tennis action, in Toronto on July 31, 2016.
Protest averted: Sports anglers get permission to fish for Chinook salmon
Taurasi helps US women's hoops team beats Australia 104-89
Zero emissions bio-fuel myth ignores environmental costs of production
An aerial view shows a cleared forest area under development for palm oil plantations in Kapuas Hulu district, Indonesia, on July 6, 2010.
Recognizing the Métis, Canada’s other First People
FILE - Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Carolyn Bennett responds to a question during question period in the House of Commons in Ottawa in an April 22, 2016, file photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld, File
Why is Team Russia still welcome in Rio?
FILE - In this Tuesday, July 26, 2016 file photo, Russian President Vladimir Putin listens during a meeting in the Kremlin, in Moscow, Russia. (Mikhail Klimentyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP, File)
Review: Akiko Miyakoshi's The Storm builds from quiet tension to epic sweeping spreads
Novak Djokovic beats Kei Nishikori for 4th Rogers Cup title
US adds Ram to tennis team in Rio as replacement for Bryans
Spread the Love: Novak Djokovic wins Rogers Cup with victory over Kei Nishikori
Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebartes his win over Kei Nishikori of Japan during men's Rogers Cup final tennis action, in Toronto on Sunday, July 31, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
Fort McMurray activates emergency operations centre to handle flooding
Homeowners Kenny and Kayla Payne pose beside the wet contents of their basement in the Gregoire neighborhood of Fort McMurray, Alta., on Monday, August 1, 2016, which flooded after heavy rains hit during the early morning of July 31. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Greg Halinda
Graphic Snapchat post is latest misstep for Draymond Green
A lone bright spot in struggling shipping sector
Trucks unload containers from cargo ships in the Port of Montreal in this file photo.
Kyrgyz celebrate national hero during traditional folk festival
Halep beats Keys 7-6 (2), 6-3 in Montreal final
Graphic: Mean earnings by field of study
Graphic: Average earnings for 2005 cohort of bachelor's graduates
Orioles score four runs in 12th inning, avoid sweep with win over Blue Jays
Toronto Blue Jays Edwin Encarnacion reacts to a called third strike in front of Baltimore Orioles catcher Matt Wieters in the tenth inning of their American League MLB baseball game in Toronto Sunday July 31, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Fred Thornhill
What compensation should I get when my role evolves?
Colleen Clarke
Unregulated medicinal-pot industry is putting consumers are risk
Marijuana products, edibles and oils on display at a Vancouver pot dispensary.
Unni Simensen: ‘I did change the landscape of food here’
Unni Simensen
Overcoming seven common fatal thinking flaws
Harvey Schachter
Oh Canada! Beats France 71-63 to end exhibition tournament
Australia hit again: computer, shirts stolen at Rio Olympics
Rio de Janeiro's mayor Eduardo Paes, left, hands the City's Key to Australia's delegation head Kitty Chiller during a ceremony at the Olympic Village in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Wednesday, July 27, 2016. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)
Brexit aftermath driving BoE to cut rates for first time since 2009
City workers walk past the Bank of England in the City of London, Britain.
Graphic: Average cumulative eight-year earnings
McConnell says 'great likelihood' he'll seek another term
Scott Barlow’s top 3 investment influences
A few ideas for Ontario’s much-needed first chief digital officer
Crude’s reversal darkens oil-patch deal outlook
Suit questions skateboarding group's anti-doping practices
The Latest: Police identify 2 killed in Maryland flooding
Driving over ramp too fast may have damaged temporary water line in Saskatchewan
Crews work to clean up an oil spill on the North Saskatchewan river near Maidstone, Sask. on Friday July 22, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
Soldier charged in wife's death sentenced for child porn
Review: Thanks to the magic of time, Harry Potter lives in our hearts again
Author J.K. Rowling poses for a portrait while publicizing her adult fiction book "The Casual Vacancy" at Lincoln Center in New York October 16, 2012.
Saudi Arabia doubles female Olympic athletes from 2 to 4
FILE -- In this Aug. 8, 2012 file photo, Saudi Arabia's Sarah Attar prepares to compete in a women's 800-meter heat during the athletics in the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 Summer Olympics, London. Saudi Arabia will send four women to the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, doubling its female participation after two females took part in the 2012 London Games for the first time. Two of the athletes will participate in track and field, one in judo and one in fencing, Hosam al-Qurashi, executive director of the Saudi Olympic Committee, told The Associated Press Sunday, July 31, 2016. Among the four is Sarah Attar, who was the first woman from Saudi Arabia to compete in Olympic track and field in 2012. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, File)
Bach defends IOC handling of Russian doping scandal
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach speaks during the IOC Executive Board Meeting ahead of the 2016 Summer Olympics on July 30, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Pascal Le Segretain/Pool Photo via AP)
Embassies call on Maldives president to return to democracy
One cyclist dead, another has life-threatening injuries following Hwy. 5 crash
Body of Ontario woman found in western Quebec; police treating case as homicide
Simona Halep beats Madison Keys to take women’s Rogers Cup
Halep beats Keys 7-6 (2), 6-3 to take women's Rogers Cup
Romania's Simona Halep hits a forehand against Madison Keys of the USA during women's final Rogers Cup tennis action in Montreal on Sunday, July 31, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson
Ex-cop kills himself after chase; wife's body in trunk
The Latest: Homes damaged in Fresno County fire
A helicopter flies in to make a water drop while fighting a wildfire on a ridge above Rancho San Carlos in Carmel Valley, Calif., Saturday July 30, 2016. Fire officials say a wildfire burning near California's dramatic Big Sur coast has destroyed dozens homes and is threatening over a 1,000 more. (David Royal/The Monterey County Herald via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT
Ariya Jutanugarn wins British Open, takes home first major for Thailand
Thailand’s Ariya Jutanugarn gets soaked celebrating her win at the Women’s British Open at Woburn Golf Club Sunday.
Brazil state asks for troops after dozens of arson attacks
Marner, Strome hope for NHL next season; world juniors likely consolation prize
Arizona Coyotes' Dylan Strome shoots a puck during the NHLPA Rookie Showcase in Toronto on Tuesday, September 1, 2015. If Dylan Strome had his way he wouldn't be in Toronto when the world junior championships kick off in late December. The 19-year-old would be playing for the Arizona Coyotes instead. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese
Venezuela attorney general says Congress illegally formed
FILE - In this Jan. 6, 2016, file photo, lawmakers vote on the daily agenda during the first National Assembly session in Caracas, Venezuela. The country’s attorney general said Saturday, July 30, that the National Assembly is now illegally constituted because in recent days it swore in three members who’d been ruled out by the government-friendly Supreme Court. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano, File)
Pro- and anti-Rousseff demonstrations in streets of Brazil
High winds, dry weather stoking wildfires throughout Greece
Q&A: Netmarble founder Bang on US mobile game opportunities
This June 16, 2016 photo shows NetMarble chairman and founder Jun Hyuk Bang in Los Angeles. Bang founded Netmarble Games in 2000 and has grown it into a powerhouse mobile gaming company with nearly $1 billion in annual revenue. Its game, “Seven Knights,” has broken into Japan’s list of top 10 mobile games. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
From Brexit to Trump, a year after federal election call, Canada bucks the trend
Prime Minister Stephen Harper holds a press conference after visiting Governor General David Johnston to dissolve parliament and trigger an election, in Ottawa in an August 2, 2015. A year ago Tuesday then-prime minister Stephen Harper visited the Governor General in the middle of a mid-summer long weekend to begin the longest election campaign in modern Canadian history. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang, File
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