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WorldFeb 25, 2022

Ceasefire urged as group says three children killed during Russian attack on Ukraine

The head of Save the Children Canada says at least three children have been killed during the Russian invasion of Ukraine and is calling on both sides to cease their fighting.Danny Glenwright, the organization's president, says aid workers with his group have verified the deaths of two children in shellingin eastern Ukraine, while a 17-year-old boy was killed in an attack on a village in the country's southern region.Glenwright called on Canadians to donate funds to help the humanitarian efforts on the ground as the fighting continues.He says he does not know if the Canadian government will is
WorldFeb 23, 2022

EU leaders plan summit on Russia-Ukraine crisis

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is going to be attending a Virtual meeting of G-7 leaders tomorrow to discuss the situation in Ukraine.And European leaders are planning to hold an in-person emergency summit tomorrow evening in Brussels.In his invitation letter to the 27 leaders, European Union Council president Charles Michel said the use of force and coercion to change borders has no place in the 21st century.Russia is evacuating its embassy in Ukraine and the Ukrainian government is urging its citizens to get out of Russia as fears continue to grow about a possible Russian invasion.
WorldFeb 09, 2022

British envoy in Moscow to try to ease Ukraine crisis

Britain's top diplomat has arrived in Moscow to try to defuse tensions raised by Russia's military buildup near Ukraine. Foreign Secretary Liz Truss warns that an invasion would mean ``massive consequences for all involved.'' Truss said Britain was strongly encouraging Russia to ``engage, de-escalate and choose the path of diplomacy,'' Russia has massed over 100,000 troops near Ukraine's border and has launched military maneuvers in the region, but says it has no plans to invade its neighbor. It wants guarantees from the West that NATO not allow Ukraine and other former Soviet nations as membe
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WorldFeb 08, 2022

Ottawa increases warnings about Ukraine, urges Canadians to leave over Russia threat

Ottawa is warning all Canadians against travelling to Ukraine due to Russian threats and the risk of war. The federal government is also urging Canadians currently in the country to leave. The increased warning comes amid escalating tensions between Russia and the West over the deployment of 100,000 Russian troops on Ukraine's border. Talks between the U.S., NATO and other Canadian allies and Russia have so far proven unsuccessful, leading to fears of a new war in Europe. Canada had warned against non-essential travel to Ukraine and pulled some diplomatic staff along with their families from t
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WorldFeb 07, 2022

US skateboarder, Belgian influencer killed in Iceland crash

American skateboarder and social media influencer Josh Neuman was one of four men killed when a sightseeing plane crashed into a lake in Iceland. Neuman, who was 22, was on the flight to create commercial content for the Belgian fashion brand Suspicious Antwerp along with company sponsorship manager Tim Alings and Belgian social media influencer Nicola Bellavia. Pilot Haraldur Diego was also killed when the plane came down in Lake Thingvallavatn, Iceland's second-largest lake. Icelandic police say poor weather has prevented divers retrieving the bodies. Neuman was best known for creating one
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WorldFeb 02, 2022

Biden sending more troops to Europe amid Ukraine tension

President Joe Biden is sending about 2,000 troops from Fort Bragg, North Carolina, to Poland and Germany this week and sending part of an infantry Stryker squadron of roughly 1,000 troops based in Germany to Romania. That's from a senior administration official speaking on condition of anonymity. Biden has said he will not put American troops in Ukraine to fight any Russian incursion, although the United States is supplying Ukraine with weapons to defend itself. The military moves come amid stalled talks with Russia over its military buildup at Ukraine's borders.
WorldFeb 01, 2022

Tesla recall: 'Full Self-Driving' software runs stop signs

Tesla is recalling nearly 54,000 vehicles because their ``Full Self-Driving'' software lets them roll through stop signs without coming to a complete halt. Documents posted Tuesday by U.S. safety regulators say that Tesla will disable the feature with an over-the-internet software update. The software allows vehicles to go through intersections with all-way stop signs at up to 5.6 miles per hour. Disregarding stop signs is illegal in most states. The recall covers Model S sedans and X SUVs from 2016 through 2022, as well as 2017 to 2022 Model 3 sedans and 2020 through 2022 Model Y SUVs. Tesla
WorldJan 25, 2022

US court upholds conviction of Mexican drug lord El Chapo

A US appeals court has upheld the conviction of the notorious Mexican drug lord known as El Chapo. The decision by the 2nd U-S Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan praised the trial judge for his handling of the case against Joaquin Guzman. The three-judge panel rejected claims that Judge Brian Cogan made rulings allowing a jury to hear faulty evidence at a 2019 trial. Guzman is serving life behind bars for his murderous crime reign.
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WorldJan 25, 2022

London police investigating Downing Street lockdown parties

London police said Tuesday they are now investigating Downing Street parties during lockdown. Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick revealed an investigation was underway in a statement before the London Assembly. Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government has been under fire for allegedly holding events during months in which the nation was under lockdown due to COVID-19.

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