New statistics indicate that international sanctions have pushed North Korea’s economy to the brink of collapse, although analysts have pointed out that previous predictions of economic crisis triggering the collapse of the regime in Pyongyang have failed to materialise. The North Korean economy contracted by 3.5 percent in 2017, a sharp reverse from the 3.9…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Wisconsin-Whitewater’s Deven DuCharme and Virginia Wesleyan’s Kristina Karagiorgis have been selected as the Louisville Slugger/National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Division III National Hitter and Pitcher of the Week, respectively. DuCharme, a senior outfielder from Hudson, Wis., hit .524 (11-for-21) with eight runs, two doubles, a triple, five homers, three walks and…
Update 11/9: Though Disney initially only listed Avengers: Infinity War for a single Oscar category on its for your consideration website, it appears that an additional 10 categories have been included for the film. As before, Disney is pushing to get Infinity War nominated in the Best Visual Effects category, but has since included the…
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday signed controversial laws that allow courts to fine and briefly jail people for showing disrespect towards authorities, and block media for publishing "fake news". Mr Putin signed off on the legislation against the advice of human rights activists, who warned the laws amounted to censorship and would be abused to further crack…
UPDATE: Drake’s scheduled appearance tonight at the Toronto International Film Festival has been cancelled. The Toronto rapper was expected to introduce the Canadian premiere of “Monsters and Men,” a drama about police violence. A statement sent by TIFF says “due to scheduling commitments on his current tour” he won’t be able to attend. “‘Monsters and…
OTTAWA — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says two brands of tahini products have been recalled due to possible salmonella contamination. The agency says Wednesday that seven Achva tahini products sold in 500-gram and 18-kilogram packages have been recalled, as well as 18-kilogram tubs of S&F’s pure tahini. It says the tahini was sold in…
OKLAHOMA CITY — As countries begin their training for the 2015 Pan American Games this summer in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, the top softball teams in the world will once again return to Bill Barber Park in Irvine, Calif. for the World Cup of Softball X the Amateur Softball Association (ASA)/USA Softball announced on Feb 3. …
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OTTAWA — Monster Energy Canada Ltd. is recalling one of its drinks from the marketplace. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the Caffe Monster Salted Caramel Energy Drink could contain glass fragments. The 405 ml drinks have best before dates of Jan. 21 and Jan. 22, 2020 (UPC code 0 70847 03184 0) and were…
The excitement of a new high-speed internet connection washed out quickly for a Moncton, N.B. woman after a Bell technician bungled the installation. A Twitter user named Nikki said she had just moved into a new house on Wednesday and had a fibre optic cable for internet access installed on Friday. She said she was…