World’s oldest known tortoise is still alive
LONDON (AP) — Reports on April Fools’ Day of the death of the world’s oldest living land animal…
RRSPs and RRIFs are intended to provide retirement income. But the strategies are quite different
I’ve heard people say that a RRIF is simply an extension of an RRSP. Not true! The two…
Iran fires missiles at Israel and Gulf neighbors as Trump talks of winding down Mideast war
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran fired more missiles at Israel and Gulf Arab states Thursday, demonstrating Tehran’s…
Macron calls for ceasefire in Mideast during visit to Japan
TOKYO — French President Emmanuel Macron called for a ceasefire in the Middle East during a visit to…
Trans-Atlantic rift widens as Trump lashes out at NATO allies over Mideast war
LONDON — U.S. President Donald Trump says he’s strongly considering pulling the United States out of NATO, ratcheting…
Reporter who was kidnapped in Baghdad was known for pursuing gutsy, low-budget assignments
BAGHDAD — American freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson often worked without formal assignments from editors and on a shoestring…
Lebanese displaced by war fill Beirut's streets, upending city life – The Washington Post
Lebanese displaced by war fill Beirut’s streets, upending city life The Washington PostLebanese displaced by war fill Beirut’s streets,…
Whale stranded in the Baltic Sea swims free again. It still faces a tough task
BERLIN — A humpback whale that has become stranded repeatedly off Germany’s Baltic Sea coast in recent days…
Even McDonald’s tries to follow the lean Lenten diet in Greece
TRIKORFO, Greece (AP) — Can a centuries-old ritual of spiritual renewal rekindle a New Year’s resolution to build…
Health care is Canada’s prime job creator – and not only because of an aging population
Open this photo in gallery: Around 14 per cent of Canadian residents work in health care and social…
The Latest: Fighting as Israel invades Lebanon kills UN peacekeepers and Israeli troops – The Washington Post
The Latest: Fighting as Israel invades Lebanon kills UN peacekeepers and Israeli troops The Washington PostIsrael launches investigation after…
Israeli parliament approves death penalty bill for Palestinian attackers
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s parliament on Monday passed a law approving the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of…