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French media: Police summon actor Gérard Depardieu for questioning about sexual assault allegations

French media: Police summon actor Gérard Depardieu for questioning about sexual assault allegations

PARIS (AP) — French media are reporting that police have summoned actor Gérard Depardieu for questioning about allegations made by two women that he sexually assaulted them on movie sets.
Spain's Prime Minister Sánchez says he'll continue in office after days of reflection.

Spain's Prime Minister Sánchez says he'll continue in office after days of reflection.

MADRID (AP) — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said Monday he will continue in office “even with more strength” after days of reflection.
'Deeply unhappy' grocery shoppers plan to boycott Loblaw-owned stores in May

'Deeply unhappy' grocery shoppers plan to boycott Loblaw-owned stores in May

A boycott targeting Loblaw is gaining momentum online, with what could be thousands of shoppers taking their money elsewhere in May.
Trans Mountain pipeline project ushers in new era for oilsands hub Fort McMurray

Trans Mountain pipeline project ushers in new era for oilsands hub Fort McMurray

FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — As the urban centre at the heart of Canada's oilsands industry, Fort McMurray has seen more than its share of ups and downs. A decade and a half ago, the northern Alberta community was this country's most famous boom town.
Documentary focuses on man behind a cruelly bizarre 1990s Japanese reality show

Documentary focuses on man behind a cruelly bizarre 1990s Japanese reality show

TOKYO (AP) — Naked and frail, a shaggy-haired man films himself as he endures solitude in a tiny room for months, and months more.
The Rolling Stones show no signs of slowing down as they begin their latest tour with Texas show

The Rolling Stones show no signs of slowing down as they begin their latest tour with Texas show

HOUSTON (AP) — Time marches on and all good things must come to an end. But don’t tell that to The Rolling Stones .
Revival of vinyl records in Brazil spares a 77-year-old singer – and others – from oblivion

Revival of vinyl records in Brazil spares a 77-year-old singer – and others – from oblivion

SAO PAULO (AP) — It took almost a half century for Brazilian singer Cátia de França to find her audience, but she finally has — with the help of a near-obsolete audio technology.
Nicole Kidman, who 'makes movies better,' gets AFI Life Achievement Award

Nicole Kidman, who 'makes movies better,' gets AFI Life Achievement Award

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Morgan Freeman spoke the words, but pretty much everyone who took the stage at the presentation of the AFI Life Achievement Award agreed: “ Nicole Kidman . She makes movies better.
Quebec singer and songwriter Jean-Pierre Ferland dies of natural causes at 89

Quebec singer and songwriter Jean-Pierre Ferland dies of natural causes at 89

MONTREAL — Jean-Pierre Ferland, the singer-songwriter who became a fixture of Quebec's cultural landscape over a career that spanned more than six decades, died Saturday at the age of 89.
Quebec unveils $603-million five-year plan to protect French language

Quebec unveils $603-million five-year plan to protect French language

MONTREAL — Quebec is "going on the offensive" to protect and promote French, Minister Jean-François Roberge said Sunday as he presented a $603-million plan to counter what he described as the language's decline.