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Fri, 26 Feb 2021 13:22:22 EST
Saudi crown prince approved murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi: U.S. intelligence report
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman approved "and likely ordered" the 2018 murder of Saudi dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi, according to a U.S. intelligence report released on Friday. ...

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 20:16:11 EST
German radio station apologizes after host compares K-pop band BTS to coronavirus
A Bavarian radio station apologized Friday for a host's comments comparing popular South Korean K-pop band BTS to the coronavirus, saying his choice of words had gone too far but was in no way meant t...

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 09:40:53 EST
Prince Harry gets fresh about leaving royal duties, living in California
During an appearance on The Late, Late Show with James Corden that aired early Friday, Prince Harry said he decided to step away from his work as a front-line member of the royal family to protect hi...

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 04:00:00 EST
Black scientists around the world are calling for action, equality and representation
After a woman walking in Central Park falsely accused a Black man of assaulting her, social media erupted in support of the scientist who was simply birdwatching causing anger, outrage — and action....

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 17:59:48 EST
Johnson & Johnson's single-shot COVID-19 vaccine endorsed by U.S. advisers
U.S. health advisers endorsed a one-dose COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson on Friday, putting the country on the cusp of adding an easier-to-use option to fight the pandemic. The U.S. Food and D...

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 08:40:41 EST
Countries' new carbon-cutting pledges are nowhere near enough, UN says
The newest pledges by countries to cut greenhouse gas emissions are falling far short of what's needed to limit global warming to what the Paris climate accord seeks, a new United Nations report finds...

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 20:29:58 EST
U.S. State Department announces 'Khashoggi ban' for individuals who target dissidents
The United States government has announced measures aimed at curbing counter dissident activates on American soil.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 04:00:00 EST
Biden's trade pick says she's focused on helping U.S. workers, holding back China
Some cabinet confirmations turn into partisan wrestling matches. By the end of her appearance at the Senate Finance committee Thursday, the confirmation of Katherine Tai as the next United States Trad...

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 07:27:50 EST
Conservatives authorized Chinese police-owned company to run visa centre: Blair
Public Safety Minister Bill Blair says he assumes security authorities signed off on an arrangement to allow a company owned by a Chinese police force to run Canada's visa application centre in Beijin...

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 03:27:47 EST
Queen Elizabeth says 'think about other people,' get a COVID-19 shot
94-year-old Queen Elizabeth, who had her first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine last month, has encouraged the public to follow suit, saying it did not hurt and those who were wary should think of others...

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 08:41:35 EST
Coronavirus: What's happening in Canada and around the world on Friday
Canada's top doctor said nationally there are 964 reported cases of the variant first detected in the U.K., up from 429 reported two weeks ago. There were also 44 cases of the variant first discovere...

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 21:43:15 EST
RCMP should do more to help those intimidated by China, Lucki says
The RCMP should do more to help those who feel threatened or coerced by foreign governments, including China, to come forward, according to Commissioner Brenda Lucki.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 20:53:45 EST
U.S. says airstrikes target facilities in Syria used by Iran-backed militias
The United States launched airstrikes in Syria on Thursday, targeting facilities near the Iraqi border used by Iranian-backed militia groups. The Pentagon said the strikes were retaliation for a rocke...

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 07:40:14 EST
Coronavirus: What's happening in Canada and around the world on Thursday
Dr. Anthony Fauci is urging people in the U.S. to take a COVID-19 vaccine as soon as it's made available to them, saying the possibility of soon having a third vaccine available is "nothing but good n...

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 12:14:00 EST
U.S. gymnastics coach with ties to Larry Nassar commits suicide after being charged with sex abuse
Prosecutors in Michigan filed charges Thursday against a former U.S. Olympics gymnastics coach with ties to disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar. Hours later, the coach was dead.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 16:36:01 EST
Capitol police failed to properly lock down Congress Jan. 6: acting chief
Police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 insurrection did not properly lock down the building and were unsure of the rules for using deadly force against the rioters, according ...

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 19:43:20 EST
Biden lifts freeze on green cards enacted by Trump earlier in pandemic
U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday lifted a freeze on green cards issued by his predecessor during the pandemic that lawyers said was blocking most legal immigration to the United States. ...

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 19:05:06 EST
The WHO needs more power and autonomy from member states, says former New Zealand PM
The World Health Organization should be given the power and independence it needs to report the facts about global health threats without being influenced by its member states, says New Zealand’s f...

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 21:25:17 EST
Drunk and reckless driving charges dropped against Bruce Springsteen
The U.S. government dropped drunk driving and reckless driving charges against Bruce Springsteen on Wednesday stemming from an incident in November, admitting that the rocker's blood-alcohol level was...

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 14:53:37 EST
Biden, Trudeau agree to 'safeguard' caribou calving grounds in Alaska refuge
U.S. President Joe Biden has agreed to work with Canada to protect the North's Porcupine caribou herd — marking another shift away from the policies and priorities of Biden's predecessor. ...



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