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WorldOct 13, 2020

Palestinian premier: God help us if Trump wins re-election

The Palestinian prime minister says if US President Donald Trump is re-elected, quote, ``God help us, God help you and God help the whole world.'' Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh says the last four years of the Trump administration have greatly harmed the Palestinians. He spoke remotely to European lawmakers on Monday and said that the last four years of the Trump administration have greatly harmed the Palestinians. Trump has cut off hundreds of millions of dollars of American aid to the Palestinians, shut the Palestinian diplomatic offices in Washington, recognized contested Jerusalem as I
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WorldOct 12, 2020

Facebook to remove content that denies or distorts the Holocaust

Facebook is banning posts that deny or distort the Holocaust. The move is the latest attempt by the company to take action against conspiracy theories and misinformation.The company says people searching for information about the Nazi genocide will be directed to authoritative sources. Holocaust survivors around the world had lent their voices to a campaign targeting C-E-O Mark Zuckerberg, urging him to take action to remove Holocaust denial posts from the site.
WorldOct 09, 2020

2 former eBay employees plead guilty in harassment scheme

Two former eBay employees have pleaded guilty to taking part in a campaign to terrorize a married couple who edit and publish an online newsletter critical of the company. Stephanie Popp and Veronica Zea pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit cyberstalking and conspiracy to tamper with witnesses. The scheme included sending live spiders, a funeral wreath, bloody pig Halloween mask and other disturbing deliveries to the couple's home. The couple was targeted after their newsletter published an article about a lawsuit filed by eBay accusing Amazon of poaching its sellers.
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WorldOct 08, 2020

51 protesters arrested after officer in Floyd death released

Fifty-one people were arrested during protests after a former Minneapolis police officer charged in the death of George Floyd was released on bail. Derek Chauvin had been in a Minnesota prison for months as he awaits trial on charges of murder and other counts. He was released Wednesday after posting $1 million bond. About 300 people later marched peacefully near the site where Floyd was pinned to the ground by Chauvin, but tensions rose later outside a police station. Police spokesman John Elder said 49 of the arrests were for misdemeanours. Many were cited for unlawful assembly. One person
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WorldOct 08, 2020

Six people have been charged in plotting to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer

Six people have been charged in federal court with plotting to kidnap Michigan Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer at her vacation home. Separately, seven more people have been charged with trying to target police and the Michigan Capitol. US Attorney Matthew Schneider says political disagreements should never escalate to the point of violence. Whitmer has been praised but also deeply criticized for the state's response to COVID-19. FBI Assistant Special Agent In Charge Josh Hauxhurst says members and affiliates of a militia group are facing charges in an alleged terrorist plot.
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WorldOct 02, 2020

Breonna Taylor grand jury proceedings released

The grand jury proceedings released to the public do not contain prosecutors' recommendations about what, if any, charges the jury should file against the officers who conducted the drug raid that led to Breonna Taylor's fatal shooting. In a news release Friday, Attorney General Daniel Cameron said neither the prosecutors' recommendations nor the jury's deliberations were recorded ``as they are not evidence.'' He said not recording them was ``customary.'' Officer thought the gun Breonna Taylor's boyfriend fired was an AR-15 rifleThe Kentucky officer indicted on minor charges in the Breonna Tay
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WorldOct 02, 2020

Donald Trump, Melania Trump test positive for COVID-19

US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for COVID-19.Trump tweeted the update early this morning. Trump's positive test comes just hours after the White House announced that senior aide Hope Hicks came down with the virus after travelling with the president several times this week.It also comes after he spent much of the last year downplaying the threat of COVID-19.Trump's White House doctor has issued a statement saying the president will continue carrying out his duties ``without disruption'' after contracting COVID-19.Dr. Sean Conley, the physician to th
WorldOct 01, 2020

Belgium busts big cocaine ring that relied on corrupt police

Authorities in Belgium and another three countries have dismantled a criminal drug trafficking network that allegedly relied on corrupt police officers to ship hundreds of millions of dollars worth of cocaine into Western Europe. The investigation, which started when a container with 2.8 tons of cocaine was found last year in the port city of Antwerp, uncovered an international network with connections in at least four different European countries and South America. Officials said Thursday that, including the Antwerp seizure, police have confiscated a total 3.5 tons of cocaine imported by the
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WorldOct 01, 2020

Military base housing Canadian troops attacked as U.S.-Iraq tensions escalate

Canadian troops involved in the six-year-old war against ISIL risk being caught in the middle of escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iraq. The dispute between Washington and Baghdad revolves around the rising threat posed by Iranian-backed militia groups in Iraq, which have stepped up their attacks against U.S. targets in recent weeks. That includes several rocket attacks against the U.S. embassy in Baghdad and a strike on Wednesday targeting an American military base that is also home to dozens of Canadian soldiers. U.S. military officials say the rockets did not hit the base located ne

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AlbertaJul 02, 2026

Alberta delays update on proposed West Coast oil pipeline as Carney meets B.C. premier

The Alberta government has postponed a planned update on its proposed million-barrel-a-day oil pipeline to Canada's West Coast. A news conference featuring Premier Danielle Smith had been scheduled for Thursday morning but was delayed until later in the day. The provincial government did not immediately provide a reason for the change. According to the Alberta government, the proposed pipeline is linked to a memorandum of understanding signed by Smith and Prime Minister Mark Carney last fall. The agreement outlines a commitment to advance a bitumen export pipeline to the West Coast, contingent
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IndiaJul 02, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Visit Punjab in August, Ravneet Singh Bittu Announces

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Punjab in August, Union Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu announced. According to Bittu, the prime minister will inaugurate a major railway project during the visit. He also said Modi is expected to launch several other development projects for the state. The date of the visit and additional details have not yet been announced. The Prime Minister's Office and the central government have not yet released further information about the proposed projects or the official itinerary. Political observers have linked the planned visit to the Bhar
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CanadaJul 02, 2026

Prime Minister Mark Carney cancels Edmonton address after severe weather delays Ottawa departure

Prime Minister Mark Carney's planned address in Edmonton on Wednesday was cancelled after severe weather in Ottawa prevented his aircraft from departing on schedule. According to the Prime Minister's Office, heavy rain, strong winds and storm conditions in Ottawa made it impossible for the prime minister's flight to take off in time for the scheduled event. A spokesperson confirmed the address was cancelled because Carney could not arrive in Edmonton as planned. The Edmonton speech was expected to focus on Canadian unity. Earlier on Canada Day, Carney urged Canadians to remain united during hi
CanadaJul 02, 2026

U.S. declines to extend CUSMA in current form, annual reviews likely

The United States has declined to extend the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) in its current form, a move that could subject the continental trade pact to annual reviews and renewed negotiations. The announcement was made Wednesday by U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer following a virtual meeting with Canadian Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc and Mexico's Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard. According to the U.S. Trade Representative, the decision reflects concerns over shortcomings in the agreement and the United States' trade deficit. Under the agreement's existing terms, C
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IndiaJun 30, 2026

Modi, Iranian President Pezeshkian discuss West Asia situation in phone call

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke by telephone with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday, with the two leaders discussing the latest developments in West Asia and possible paths forward in the region. According to the Government of India, Pezeshkian briefed Modi on recent developments and the current situation in the region.During the conversation, Modi welcomed progress between Iran and the United States and reiterated India's long-standing position that all issues should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy. India has consistently advocated for peace and stability in