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Galloway accuser could not foresee publishing-sector fallout, lawyer argues
VANCOUVER — A lawyer for the woman who accused author and former University of British Columbia professor Steven Galloway of sexual assault says his client could not have foreseen the “reckoning” that followed in the Canadian publishing industry. Galloway is suing the woman, whose name is protected under a publication ban, and other defendants, alleging they defamed him by publishing the unproven allegations online and elsewhere after they surfaced in November 2015.
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No. 22 UCLA defeats No. 5 Arizona 84-75 despite Kharchenkov's 38 points
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Trent Perry scored 21 points for No. 22 UCLA, which opened the season Monday night by overcoming a career-best 38 points from Arizona’s Ivan Kharchenkov to beat the No.
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Macron calls Haitian officials 'total morons' over PM sacking
French President Emmanuel Macron accused Haiti's transitional council of being "total morons" for dismissing the country's prime minister, according to a video shot at the G20 summit in Brazil this week and shared on social media Thursday.
Italy, Australia set up Davis Cup semi-final clash
World number one Jannik Sinner triumphed in singles and doubles to help Davis Cup holders Italy beat Argentina 2-1 on Thursday to reach the semi-finals.
UN nuclear watchdog board passes resolution chiding Iran
The UN nuclear watchdog's board of governors passed a resolution chiding Iran's poor cooperation with the agency after hours of heated exchanges, diplomats told AFP late on Thursday, a move Tehran called "politically motivated".
Putin hints at strikes on West in 'global' Ukraine war
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that the conflict in Ukraine had characteristics of a "global" war and did not rule out strikes on Western countries.
Global stocks mostly cheer Nvidia results as bitcoin gains
Global stocks mostly rose Thursday following strong earnings from artificial intelligence leader Nvidia as bitcoin prices zoomed near $100,000 and oil prices rose.
Israel strikes kill 52 in Lebanon as Hezbollah targets south Israel
Lebanon said Israeli strikes Thursday on the country's east and south killed 52 people, as raids also hit south Beirut and Hezbollah claimed its deepest attack on Israel in over a year.
South Korean An grabs lead at LPGA Tour Championship
South Korea's An Na-rin fired a bogey-free eight-under-par 64 to seize a one-stroke lead after Thursday's opening round of the LPGA's season-ending Tour Championship.
Israel anger over ICC arrest warrants for Netanyahu, ex-minister
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the International Criminal Court as "anti-Semitic" on Thursday afer it issued arrest warrants for him and his former defence minister, vowing it would not deter him from defending Israel.
First trans US congresswoman already in Republican crosshairs
Before being elected as the first transgender woman to the US Congress, 34-year-old Sarah McBride said she expected hostility. A harsh national spotlight has fallen swiftly upon her.
Top US securities regulator to exit, clearing way for Trump pick
The top US securities regulator, a skeptic towards cryptocurrency who was appointed by President Joe Biden, announced Thursday he will step down in January when Donald Trump takes office.
Sinner saves Davis Cup holders Italy against Argentina, forces decider
World number one Jannik Sinner rescued Davis Cup holders Italy in the quarter-finals on Thursday, tying their quarter-final battle with Argentina at 1-1 and forcing a doubles decider.
Five tourists dead after suspected tainted alcohol poisoning in Laos
Five foreign tourists have died after a suspected mass methanol poisoning from drinking tainted alcohol at a backpacker hotspot in Laos, Western government officials and media said Thursday.
Palestinians welcome ICC arrest warrants for Israeli officials
The Palestinian Authority and militant group Hamas both welcomed the International Criminal Court's arrests warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defence minister over the Gaza war.
Senegal ruling party wins parliamentary majority: provisional results
Senegal's ruling party won over three-quarters of parliamentary seats in weekend elections, according to national provisional results announced Thursday, potentially handing them the means to deliver their ambitious reform agenda.
Fiji's Loganimasi in for banned Radradra against Ireland
Ponipate Loganimasi will replace the suspended Semi Radradra when Fiji face Ireland in Dublin on Saturday, in one of three changes to the Pacific islanders' thrilling win over Wales a fortnight ago.
New proposal awaited in Baku on climate finance deal
Host Azerbaijan was set Friday to put forward a new proposal for a potentially major deal on climate financing, hoping to bridge gaps between rich and developing countries on the official last day of the COP29 talks.
Brazil police urge Bolsonaro's indictment for 2022 'coup' plot
Brazilian police on Thursday called for the indictment of ex-president Jair Bolsonaro over a 2022 "coup" plot to prevent current leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva taking office.
NFL issues security alert to teams about home burglaries
The NFL has issued an alert to team security officials and players union officials about organized criminals targeting players' home, including recent burglaries of Kansas City stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce.
Common water disinfectant creates potentially toxic byproduct: study
A group of chemical compounds used to disinfect water for one-third of the US population and millions of others globally produces a potentially toxic byproduct, according to new research published Thursday, sparking calls for an "immediate" investigation into possible health impacts.
Chimps are upping their tool game, says study
"Planet of the Apes" may have been onto something.
US actor Smollett's conviction for staged attack overturned
American actor Jussie Smollett's conviction for fabricating a racist and homophobic hate crime in Chicago in 2019 was overturned Thursday on due process grounds.
Fears rise of gender setbacks in global climate battle
As global climate negotiators seek to eke out progress, participants say they are witnessing backsliding in one unexpected area -- gender.
'World's best coach' Gatland 'won't leave Wales' - Howley
Under-fire Wales boss Warren Gatland is the "world's best coach" and going nowhere, according to assistant Rob Howley.
Indian PM Modi highlights interest in Guyana's oil
Visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Thursday his country is interested in oil from Guyana, the small South American nation with the world's highest per capita crude reserves.
Israel strikes kill 22 in Lebanon as Hezbollah targets south Israel
Successive Israeli strikes pummelled Hezbollah's south Beirut stronghold on Thursday as authorities said raids in eastern Lebanon killed 22 people, and Hezbollah claimed its deepest attack on Israel in more than a year of hostilities.
Argentina lead Davis Cup holders Italy
Argentina claimed a 1-0 lead on Davis Cup holders Italy in the quarter-finals on Thursday as Francisco Cerundolo swept to a convincing 6-4, 6-1 victory over Lorenzo Musetti.
West Bank city buries three Palestinians killed in Israeli raids
Funerals were held Thursday in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin after Israeli forces killed three Palestinians during a raid in the area.
Fairuz, musical icon of war-torn Lebanon, turns 90
Legendary Arab singer Fairuz, whose ballads have told of love, her native Lebanon and the Palestinian cause, turned 90 on Thursday as her conflict-weary country is wracked by the Israel-Hezbollah war.
Jones says Scotland need to beat Australia 'to be taken seriously'
Huw Jones believes the success of Scotland's November international campaign will be judged on whether they beat a rejuvenated Australia at Murrayfield on Sunday.
Stock markets push higher but Ukraine tensions urge caution
Stock markets mostly rose in Europe and on Wall Street on Thursday, recovering from recent selling but with investors wary of the escalating Ukraine war on Europe's doorstep.
IMF sees 'limited' impact of floods on Spain GDP growth
Last month's deadly floods in Spain, the country's worst natural disaster in decades, will have a "limited" impact on its "robust" economic growth, the International Monetary Fund said Thursday.
Fresh Iran censure looms large over UN nuclear meeting
Diplomats meeting in Vienna on Thursday are to discuss a resolution condemning Iran for insufficient cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog, as Tehran warned it would swiftly respond once it passed.