MONTREAL – The RCMP says it has arrested a man in connection with the bombing of a Canadian Forces recruitment centre in Quebec in 2010.
Canada's former spy watchdog is now a wanted man in Quebec
MONTREAL – The man once entrusted to keep an eye on Canada’s spy agency is now a wanted man.
US regulators, governor approve deal having private company operate Puerto Rico airport
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Puerto Rico’s governor on Tuesday approved turning over the operations of Puerto Rico’s largest airport to a private company as part of an estimated $2.6 billion deal that began under his predecessor and has been fiercely protested.
Yosemite releases plan to restore habitat around Mariposa Grove of giant sequoias
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – A grove of ancient giant sequoias in Yosemite National Park is no place for a tram ride, gift shop and asphalt parking lots, say officials who are looking to have them removed.
NDP Leader Mulcair says EI crackdown is a Conservative political game
OTTAWA – NDP Leader Tom Mulcair says the federal government’s crackdown on employment insurance claimants is a political game that creates a presumption of guilt.
Large shark kills man in rare attack off New Zealand beach; police fire shots at it from boat
AUCKLAND, New Zealand – A shark possibly 14 feet long killed a swimmer near a popular New Zealand beach on Wednesday, then disappeared after police attempting to save the man fired gunshots at the enormous predator.
New study shows visitors to Grand Canyon spent $467 million in 2011, supporting 7,400 jobs
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. – A new study done for the National Park Service shows visitors to the Grand Canyon National Park spent more than $467 million in 2011 and supported nearly 7,400 jobs.
Smithsonian vows to keep doors open regular hours at museums, despite $40M cut from Congress
WASHINGTON – The world’s largest museum complex is bracing for a $40 million cut in funding due to the budget stalemate in Congress, but the Smithsonian Institution vows to keep the doors open at its museums and National Zoo.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to open exhibit focusing on 50 years of The Rolling Stones
CLEVELAND – The story of The Rolling Stones is so huge it takes 2 1/2 floors of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum to tell.
Report says visitors to national parks in South Dakota spent $165 million in nearby cities
MOUNT RUSHMORE NATIONAL MEMORIAL, S.D. – A report says the 3.8 million visitors to national parks in South Dakota spent $165 million in communities near those parks in 2011.
EU's antitrust body blocks Ryanair's bid to take over Irish carrier Aer Lingus
BRUSSELS – The European Union’s antitrust authority on Wednesday blocked budget airline Ryanair’s renewed bid to take over Irish carrier Aer Lingus on grounds that it would undermine competition and drive up ticket prices.
Spending cuts could force busy airports to operate fewer runways, air traffic controllers say
WASHINGTON – Automatic spending cuts could force some of the nation’s busiest airports to close runways, causing widespread flight delays and cancellations, the union representing air traffic controllers said Wednesday.
Superlative-rich Dubai stakes claim to another record: world's tallest hotel
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Superlative-hungry Dubai is adding another to its list: A 72-story hotel billed as the world’s tallest.
Miller terminates license agreement with Molson Coors Canada
TORONTO (Reuters) – Miller Brewing Co, a subsidiary of SABMiller Plc , said on Wednesday it is terminating its Canadian license agreement with Molson Coors Brewing Co's Molson Coors Canada affiliate. "While Miller brands make up only a small percentage of Molson Coors' Canadian sales, this decision reflects our belief that there exists the opportunity to grow Miller's brands in Canada," said Paul Gurr, who heads Miller operations in Canada. The company said it still remains committed to the Canadian market, and Miller trademark brands will continue to be available within Canada. … Syrian forces clash with rebels around Aleppo
BEIRUT (AP) -- Syrian warplanes carried out airstrikes on rebels trying to storm a police academy outside Aleppo on Wednesday, while jihadi fighters battled government troops along a key supply road leading to the southeastern part of the city, activists said. Pakistani leader visits Iran to discuss gas deal
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) -- Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday visited Tehran where he worked to finalize a gas pipeline deal with Iran that is being opposed by the United States.
Israel: Mortar shell from Syria lands in Golan
JERUSALEM (AP) -- A mortar shell fired from Syria exploded in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights on Wednesday, falling in an open area and causing no casualties, the Israeli military said.
Diplomats urge EU to block Jerusalem settlements
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) -- Nearly two dozen European diplomats have urged the EU to intensify efforts to block Israeli settlement in and near Jerusalem, saying such construction on occupied lands is the “single biggest threat” to a Mideast peace deal, according to an internal report Wednesday.
AP Interview: Iraq premier: Syria war could spread
BAGHDAD (AP) -- Iraq's prime minister cautions that a victory for rebels fighting to overthrow the government in neighboring Syria will spark a sectarian war in his own country and Lebanon That would create a new haven for al-Qaida that would destabilize the whole Middle East. Yemen's ousted leader urges 'forgiveness'
CAIRO (AP) -- In his first public speech in more than 18 months, Yemen’s ousted autocratic leader Ali Abdullah Saleh is calling for “forgiveness of the past” amid calls for prosecution of those responsible for the deaths of protesters during the 2011 uprising.
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