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WorldMar 02, 2022

Nobody is going to break us’: Ukrainian President Zelenskyy at European Parliament

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, while addressing the Special Session of the European Parliament on Ukraine on March 01 (IST), said that nobody is going to break the people of the country. "We are fighting for our land and our freedom despite the fact that all our cities are now blocked. Nobody is going to break us, we are strong, we are Ukrainians," said President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.’ President Zelenskyy received a standing ovation after his address at the European Parliament. Notably, Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24.
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WorldFeb 25, 2022

NATO leaders agree to bolster eastern forces after invasion

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg says U.S. President Joe Biden and his counterparts have agreed to send parts of the organization's response force to help protect allies in the east after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Speaking after chairing a NATO summit in Brussels, Stoltenberg said the leaders decided Friday to send parts of the NATO Response Force and elements of a quickly deployed spearhead unit. Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg emerged from a meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, U-S President Joe Biden and other leaders to confirm the move will involve land, sea and air
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

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BCFeb 13, 2026

Man arrested after alleged vehicle thefts and fire in East Vancouver

Vancouver Police say a 41-year-old man is in custody following a series of incidents in East Vancouver on Wednesday afternoon that involved a stolen motorcycle, a damaged work truck, and a small vehicle fire. According to investigators, the sequence began shortly before 1:50 p.m. on February 12, when a motorcycle was reported stolen near Main Street and Industrial Avenue. About an hour later, the motorcycle was found abandoned near Mountain View Cemetery, in the area of Fraser Street and East 41st Avenue. Police allege the suspect then entered a work truck parked inside the cemetery grounds, d
BCFeb 13, 2026

Coordinated Police Operation on Vancouver Island Targets Gang-Linked Drug Networks

A four-day coordinated enforcement operation on Vancouver Island has led to multiple arrests, drug seizures and the removal of weapons, as police agencies worked together to disrupt organized crime activity in the region. The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia conducted the deployment from January 29 to February 1, partnering with West Shore RCMP, Saanich Police Department and Victoria Police Department. The initiative focused on gang-related activity and intelligence-led enforcement aimed at reducing the availability of illegal drugs and preventing violence. During t
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IndiaFeb 13, 2026

ED officer transferred after summons issued to former Punjab CM Amarinder Singh, son

A senior Enforcement Directorate officer posted in Punjab has been transferred days after summons were issued to former Punjab chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh and his son Raninder Singh in connection with an ongoing investigation. Official sources confirmed that Additional Director Ravi Tiwari has been reassigned to Chennai as part of an administrative transfer. The move has drawn attention in political circles, where it is being viewed in the context of the recent summons sent to the former chief minister and his son. The Enforcement Directorate had asked Raninder Singh to appear on Fe
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AlbertaFeb 13, 2026

Alberta premier says she has not signed separation petition as referendum effort continues

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she has not signed any citizen petitions currently circulating in the province, including one calling for a referendum on Alberta separating from Canada. Speaking alongside Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides, Smith said the citizen initiative process is designed for members of the public and not elected officials. She added that her government is monitoring several petition efforts underway but is not directly participating in them. A group advocating for Alberta to become an independent country is working to gather the required signatures to trigger a
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WorldFeb 13, 2026

Bangladesh Nationalist Party secures majority in general election, regional leaders extend congratulations

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party has won a clear majority in Bangladesh’s general election, marking a significant shift in the country’s political landscape after nearly two decades. According to preliminary results, the BNP-led alliance secured 212 of the 299 parliamentary seats contested nationwide. An 11-party alliance led by Jamaat-e-Islami won 77 seats, positioning it as the main opposition bloc in the new parliament. The outcome paves the way for BNP president Tarique Rahman to assume the office of prime minister. Rahman contested from two constituencies and was declared elected in b