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WorldDec 13, 2024

Russia launches a massive aerial attack against Ukraine with dozens of cruise missiles and drones

Russia on Friday launched a massive aerial attack against Ukraine, involving dozens of cruise missiles and drones. The Russian military targeted Ukrainian power grid, energy minister Herman Halushchenko wrote on his Facebook page. “The enemy continues its terror,” he said. Ukraine’s air force reported multiple strike drones launched at Ukraine overnight followed by swarms of cruise missiles in country’s air space. It said Russia also used air-launched ballistic Kinzhal missiles against Ukraine’s western regions. Friday’s attack is the latest in a series of such raids that heighten
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WorldDec 12, 2024

Israeli Army Destroys 70–80% of Strategic Positions of the Syrian Army

The Israeli army has destroyed 70–80% of the strategic positions of the Syrian army between the Syrian capital, Damascus, and Latakia. According to Israeli officials, its air force and navy have carried out over 350 strikes in Syria since Saturday night. Israel has been consistently targeting military positions in Syria since the ouster of Bashar al-Assad from power in Syria, stating that these actions are to prevent Syrian army weapons from falling into rebel hands. Currently, a rebel government is in control in Syria, with Mohammed al-Bashir serving as the interim prime minister. Meanwhil
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CanadaDec 12, 2024

President Donald Trump Named Time Magazine's Person of the Year

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has been named Time magazine's Person of the Year for 2024. This marks his second such honor, having previously received the title in 2016. Last year, the distinction was awarded to pop singer Taylor Swift. Time magazine's Editor-in-Chief, Sam Jacobs, explained that Trump earned the title for his historic comeback and his role in reshaping the American presidency, as well as changing America's position on the global stage. It is notable that Trump triumphed over Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential race, despite facing multiple challenges, includi
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WorldDec 12, 2024

Biden commutes roughly 1,500 sentences and pardons 39 people in biggest single-day act of clemency

President Joe Biden is commuting the sentences of roughly 1,500 people who were released from prison and placed on home confinement during the coronavirus pandemic and is pardoning 39 Americans convicted of nonviolent crimes. It's the largest single-day act of clemency in modern history. The commutations announced Thursday are for people who have served out Home confinement sentences for at least one year after they were released. Prisons were uniquely bad for spreading the virus and some inmates were released in part to stop the spread. The second largest single-day act of clemency was by Ba
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WorldDec 11, 2024

Israeli strike on northern Gaza kills 19, Palestinian medics say

Palestinian medical officials say an Israeli strike on a home where displaced people were sheltering in the northern Gaza Strip has killed at least 19 people. That’s according to the Kamal Adwan Hospital, which received the casualties on Wednesday after the overnight strike in the town of Beit Lahiya. There was no immediate comment from the Israeli military. Israel has been waging a renewed offensive against Hamas militants in northern Gaza since early October. Hospital records show that a family of eight were among those killed, including four children, their parents and two grandparents. T
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WorldDec 10, 2024

Donald Trump Nominates Harmeet Kaur Dhillon as Assistant Attorney General

Former US President Donald Trump has nominated Chandigarh-born, Punjabi-origin Harmeet Kaur Dhillon as the Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights in the Department of Justice. Trump made this announcement on his social media platform, Truth Social. Dhillon, 54, is a renowned lawyer known for her work in protecting civil rights. While nominating her, Trump praised her contributions to civil liberties. Trump said that he is pleased to nominate Harmeet Kaur Dhillon as Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights in the Department of Justice. He added that she has consistently championed the
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WorldDec 09, 2024

President Bashar al-Assad Flees Syria After Rebel Takeover

President Bashar al-Assad has fled Syria to Russia following a rebel takeover, where President Vladimir Putin granted political asylum to Assad and his family. Meanwhile, both the U.S. and Canada have welcomed the fall of the Assad government. In a social media post, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated that the collapse of Assad's dictatorship marks the end of decades of brutal oppression. Reports suggest that the rebels had informed Turkey six months in advance of their plans to overthrow Assad. On the other hand, Iran, a key ally of the Assad government, expressed surprise at the
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WorldDec 06, 2024

Thousands flee as Syrian insurgents advance to the doorstep of the country's third-largest city

Thousands of people fled the central Syrian city of Homs, the country’s third largest, as insurgents seized two towns on the outskirts Friday, positioning themselves for an assault on a potentially major prize in their march against President Bashar Assad. The move, reported by pro-government media and an opposition war monitor, was the latest in the stunning advances by opposition fighters over the past week that have so far met little resistance from Assad’s forces. A day earlier, fighterscaptured the central city of Hama, Syria’s fourth largest, after the army said it withdrew to avoi
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WorldDec 06, 2024

Imran Khan Claims Dictatorship Prevails in Pakistan

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has alleged that dictatorship is prevailing in the country. He made this claim in a lengthy post on his X account on Thursday night.Khan's party, PTI, also outlined its plans for future agitation. In the post, Khan stated that dictatorship has been established in Pakistan.He accused the government of using terrorism to target innocent and peaceful political workers, with many being shot dead. He also claimed that thousands of their workers are missing, urging the Supreme Court to take notice of the situation and fulfill its constitutional role.Through

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BCMay 30, 2025

Charges laid in Vancouver's Crab Park homicide

A Vancouver Police homicide investigation has led to the arrest of a suspect in the murder of a man in Crab Park in March. Brett MacDonald, 51, was shot on the north-west side of Crab Park along the gravel path just before 8:30 a.m. on March 22. He was found by a passerby who called police. Jason Hnatyshyn, 47, was arrested on April 10 in Red Deer, Alberta, by VPD homicide detectives. The BC Prosecution Service has approved one count of first-degree murder against Hnatyshyn. He remains in custody until his next court appearance.
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BCMay 30, 2025

Stranger arrested, charged for attack on teen girl in public bathroom

A suspect has been arrested by Vancouver Police and charged with the sexual assault of a teenaged girl in a public bathroom – part of an alleged crime spree that included a bank robbery and the assault of a second woman who escaped serious harm Wednesday afternoon. The series of violent incidents began around 5:15 p.m. on May 28, and occurred inside an office building at Cambie Street and West 41st Avenue, near Oakridge Centre. A 58-year-old woman was leaving a medical appointment when she was grabbed in the hallway and assaulted by a stranger. She screamed and managed to get away without se
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CanadaMay 30, 2025

Pierre Poilievre to vote against Carney government's spending bill

Canada's main opposition leader Pierre Poilievre has announced that he will vote against the Carney government's spending bill. This will be the first test for Prime Minister Mark Carney's minority government. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre said that his party will vote against the Liberals' $486.9-billion spending bill on government programs and transfers. Poilievre said that the additional spending the government has sought approval from Parliament is not for investment, so his party is not going to support it. It is worth noting that the Liberals have 169 seats in the House of Com
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BCMay 30, 2025

Province strengthens response to combat downtown street crime, disorder

The BC government is launching a new Community Safety and Targeted Enforcement program. It aims to increase police capacity to tackle street crimes that affect businesses and communities, such as robberies, shoplifting and property damage. The province is providing up to $5 million in funding for the initiative, which will help police increase their resources. The government says it has seen the Vancouver Police Department see its biggest two-year reduction in violent and property crime in Hastings Crossing in January 2025, thanks to a special investigation and targeted enforcement program.
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AlbertaMay 30, 2025

Alberta government extends deadline for judge's investigation into contract scandal

Alberta's government says it's extending the deadline for a former judge to investigate allegations of high-level conflict of interest and arm-twisting in health care contracts. Former Manitoba provincial court chief judge Raymond Wyant was expected to submit an interim report to the government today, followed by a full report next month. The government employee facilitating the investigation says the number of documents provided and interviews requested by the former judge means that initial time frame is no longer feasible. Deputy minister of jobs Chris McPherson says Wyant wil