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BEIJING (AP) — China announced a barrage of measures meant to counter the blow to its economy from U.S. President Donald Trump ’s trade war, as the two sides prepared for talks later this week.

TORONTO — The head of the Toronto International Film Festival says risk-taking has been central to the organization’s legacy, a spirit captured in a series of summer screenings that celebrate its 50th anniversary.

The dachshund was trapped on April 25 in remarkably good condition after 529 days spent living like a feral animal on an Australian island.

ST. JOHN'S — Fortis Inc. reported its first-quarter profit and revenue rose compared with a year ago. The electric and gas utility says it earned a profit attributable to common equity holders of $499 million or $1.

TORONTO — Barrick Mining Corp. reported its first-quarter profit rose compared with a year ago, helped by higher prices for gold and copper. The mining company, which keeps its books in U.S.

Driving enthusiasts on a budget can find a car that’s both fulfilling to drive and genuinely capable.

OTTAWA — Senior federal officials have been looking quietly for ways to bring together Canadians who don't see eye to eye on the economy, immigration and social issues.

TORONTO — Mannequins galore, fashion-themed coffee table books and all the machinery you’d need to open a tailoring business.

British biologist Sir David Attenborough will celebrate his 99th birthday two days after the publication of his latest book, “Ocean: Earth’s Last Wilderness,” co-written with long-time BBC collaborator Colin Butfield.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Four former housekeepers of Smokey Robinson allege in a lawsuit filed Tuesday that the Motown music luminary repeatedly sexually assaulted and raped them while they worked for him.