Tag: World
‘Hard to comprehend’: B.C. politician advocating for Iran protester learns of his execution
He was arrested in September 2022, accused of killing a police officer. Activists say there’s no due process in Iran and no evidence to prove he committed that crime.
Outrage erupts after pet cat tossed from Russian train into frigid cold
Russia's state-owned railway company, RZhD, said it will change procedures for dealing with loose animals on their trains.
Amazon unit fined $46M by French regulators for ‘intrusive’ staff surveillance
French regulators criticized a surveillance system set up to monitor the performance of Amazon staff and said some measures in place were illegal.
‘You are not powerless’: CIA eyes Russian double agents in recruitment bid
CIA Director William Burns said in July that disaffection among some Russians over the war in Ukraine was creating a rare opportunity to recruit spies.
Turkey set to approve Sweden’s NATO bid after long delay
Turkey's parliament is widely expected to approve Sweden's NATO membership bid on Tuesday, clearing the biggest remaining hurdle to expanding the Western military alliance.
Israel military suffers deadliest attack in Gaza since start of offensive
Palestinian militants carried out the deadliest single attack on Israel’s forces since the Hamas raid that triggered the conflict, killing 21 soldiers, the military said Tuesday.
U.S. Department of Justice preparing legal brief as both sides appeal Line 5 decision
The U.S. government has been asked to explain how a 1977 energy treaty with Canada would impact efforts to shut down the Line 5 cross-border pipeline.
Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, reveals second cancer diagnosis in a year
Sarah Ferguson's melanoma diagnosis comes just six months after she revealed she was undergoing treatment for breast cancer.
India’s Modi calls opening of controversial Hindu temple ‘a new era’
The opening of the Hindu temple that was built on the ruins of a razed historic mosque is a political triumph for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Dogs watching videos could be key to better understanding their vision: study
A new study suggests screen time for dogs could be the key to develop technology that will allow veterinarians to better understand a dog's vision.
China landslide leaves dozens missing as rescuers battle snow, frigid cold
Survivors and rescuers struggled with snow, icy roads and freezing temperatures that were forecast to persist for at least the next three days.
World junior football championship to resume in Edmonton this summer
Canada will defend its world junior football championship when the event resumes this summer following a six-year hiatus.
Soccer teams may automatically lose games if fans commit racism: FIFA
AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan says too many people are “complicit” in allowing racism to continue blighting soccer, and urged authorities to take stronger action.
Cameroon begins malaria vaccine rollout in global milestone
The global fight against malaria took a stride forward on Monday as Cameroon launched the world's first routine vaccine program against the mosquito-borne disease.
10-year-old boy airlifted to U.S. after shark attack at Bahamas resort
The boy was 'participating in an expedition in a Shark Tank at a local resort' when he was bitten, police said.
