Man found unconscious in Montreal house fire, later dies in hospital
The fire broke out around 6:30 p.m. in a private residence on St-Donat Street near de Marseille Street in the Tétreaultville neighbourhood.
Fire
Nov 30, 2023
Up to 100K pro-Palestinians protest in London, UK, over Gaza bombings
Waving Palestinian flags and chanting ``Stop bombing Gaza,'' participants called for an end to Israel's blockade and airstrikes launched after a surprise attack.
World
Oct 21, 2023
France riots: 1,300 arrests after 4th night of protests over teen’s killing
Despite an appeal to parents by President Emmanuel Macron to keep their children at home, street clashes between young protesters and police raged on.
World
Jul 1, 2023
French police clash with youths in 4th day of riots over teen’s killing
The fatal shooting of the 17-year-old, who has only been identified by his first name, Nahel, was captured on video, shocking France.
World
Jun 30, 2023
IN PHOTOS: Deadly police shooting of 17-year-old sparks protests in France
A French police officer who shot and killed a 17-year-old driver will be investigated for voluntary homicide, prosecutors said Thursday.
World
Jun 29, 2023
Pope Francis in ‘good general condition’ after intestinal surgery, Vatican says
Francis rested “extensively” during a peaceful night and was spending his first day after the surgery observing the “necessary post-operative rest,” the Vatican said.
World
Jun 8, 2023
Normandy reflects on D-Day, 79 years since ‘pivotal’ 2nd World War battle
This year’s tribute to the young soldiers who died in Normandy also reminds veterans, officials and visitors what Ukraine faces today.
World
Jun 6, 2023
Ukraine-Russia war: Vatican involved in secret peace mission, Pope says
"There is a mission in course now but it is not yet public. When it is public, I will reveal it," Pope Francis told reporters during a flight home after a three-day Hungary visit.
World
Apr 30, 2023
French constitutional court approves Macron’s retirement age plans
President Emmanuel Macron's drive to increase the retirement age to 64 from 62 has provoked months of labour strikes and protests.
World
Apr 14, 2023
IN PHOTOS: Fiery protests erupt across France after Macron pushes pension reform
Fires were lit and windows were smashed after Macron's administration forced through a highly unpopular bill raising the retirement age from 62 to 64 without a vote.
World
Mar 16, 2023
Renewed protests erupt in France over Macron’s retirement age push
Opposition parties were expected to start procedures later Friday for a no-confidence vote on the government led by Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne.
World
Mar 17, 2023
Nationwide strikes, protests break out in France over government’s pension changes
French workers would have to work longer before receiving a pension under the new rules — with the nominal retirement age rising to 64 from 62.
World
Jan 19, 2023
Tennis star Félix Auger-Aliassime voted Canadian Press male athlete of 2022
Montreal tennis player Félix Auger-Aliassime, who shone on some of the sport's biggest stages in 2022, is the winner of the Lionel Conacher Award
Sports
Dec 29, 2022
Parents plead for help after American student, 22, disappears in France
Ken DeLand, Jr., a college student from New York, was reported missing about two weeks ago while he was studying abroad in France.
U.S. News
Dec 12, 2022
Climate protests break out worldwide ahead of UN summit in Madrid
Some of the protests took a swipe at Black Friday. One protester lay on the ground faking death, holding a sign saying "Black Friday Reason to Grieve.''
Environment
Nov 29, 2019
New school year dawns in Europe despite recent jump in coronavirus cases
Virus or no virus, European authorities are determined to put children back into classrooms.
World
Aug 27, 2020
12 suspected Islamic militants arrested in France
Police in southern France arrested 12 suspects in sweeps against suspected Islamic militant networks on Tuesday, including three men linked to a network recruiting fighters for Afghanistan, officials said.
Oct 5, 2010
Dozen cities to see rallies for Russia’s anti-Putin punk rockers in wave of global support
MOSCOW - The global campaign to free Pussy Riot is gaining speed: Supporters of the punk provocateur band are mobilizing this week in at least two dozen cities worldwide to hold simultaneous demonstrations an hour before a Russian court rules on whether its members will be sent to prison.
World
Aug 14, 2012
Dozen cities to see rallies for Russia’s anti-Putin punk rockers in wave of global support
MOSCOW - The global campaign to free Pussy Riot is gaining speed: Supporters of the punk provocateur band mobilize this week in at least a two dozen cities worldwide to hold simultaneous demonstrations an hour before a Russian court rules on whether its members will be sent to prison.
Entertainment
Aug 15, 2012
Star signing Zlatan Ibrahimovic rescues PSG with 2 goals in 2-2 home draw with Lorient
PARIS - Star signing Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored twice and Paris Saint-Germain rallied from two goals down to salvage a 2-2 home draw with Lorient in the French league on Saturday.
Sports
Aug 11, 2012