What are antiviral COVID-19 pills and how could they help? By David Lao Global News Posted November 6, 2021 3:24 pm 2:12 Pfizer, Merck press ahead with pills to treat COVID-19 WATCH ABOVE: Pfizer, Merck press ahead with pills to treat COVID-19 comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this item via WhatsApp twitter Share…
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Climate change diminishing Arctic sea ice and harming polar bears, experts say
Climate change diminishing Arctic sea ice and harming polar bears, experts say By Seth Borenstein, Camille Fassett and Kati Perry The Associated Press Posted November 6, 2021 1:55 pm Updated November 6, 2021 3:41 pm 2:17 Climate report shows bleak future for polar bears WATCH: Climate report shows bleak future for polar bears – Jul 26, 2020 comments…
Biden says Democrats ‘delivered’ by passing $1T infrastructure spending bill
Biden says Democrats ‘delivered’ by passing $1T infrastructure spending bill By Alan Fram and Zeke Miller The Associated Press Posted November 6, 2021 12:48 pm 7:22 ‘Finally, infrastructure week!:’ Biden cheers $1-trillion bill WATCH: Biden cheers $1-trillion infrastructure bill comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this item via WhatsApp twitter Share this item on…
At least 8 dead after ‘mass casualty incident’ at Travis Scott show in Houston
At least 8 dead after ‘mass casualty incident’ at Travis Scott show in Houston By Juan A. Lozano The Associated Press Posted November 6, 2021 10:46 am Updated November 6, 2021 5:08 pm 5:11 Houston mayor says youngest victim of ‘tragic’ Astroworld incident was 14 WATCH: Houston mayor says youngest victim of 'tragic' Astroworld incident was 14 comments…
Myanmar junta’s attacks on civilians were ‘crimes against humanity’: UN investigator
Myanmar junta’s attacks on civilians were ‘crimes against humanity’: UN investigator By Edith M. Lederer The Associated Press Posted November 6, 2021 9:25 am 1:56 UN fears ‘imminent attack’ in Myanmar after army build-up WATCH ABOVE: UN fears 'imminent attack' in Myanmar after army build-up – Oct 8, 2021 comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp…
Three people severely injured after knife attack on German train, Red Cross says
Three people severely injured after knife attack on German train, Red Cross says By Staff The Associated Press Posted November 6, 2021 9:04 am Updated November 6, 2021 3:46 pm 2:32 Investigation continues after 3 people injured in knife attack on German train WATCH: Investigation continues after 3 people injured in knife attack on German train comments Leave…
At least 92 dead, dozens more injured after oil tanker explodes in Sierra Leone
At least 92 dead, dozens more injured after oil tanker explodes in Sierra Leone By Clarence Roy-Macaulay The Associated Press Posted November 6, 2021 8:32 am Updated November 6, 2021 8:33 am View image in full screen People gather around an oil tanker to collect leaking fuel before it exploded near Sierra Leone's capital, killing at least 92…
Business leaders wary of remaining restrictions ahead of Canada-U.S. land border reopening
Business leaders wary of remaining restrictions ahead of Canada-U.S. land border reopening By Mike Blanchfield The Canadian Press Posted November 6, 2021 7:48 am 1:27 COVID-19: U.S. opening land border to fully-vaccinated Canadians on Monday WATCH ABOVE: COVID-19: U.S. opening land border to fully-vaccinated Canadians on Monday comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this…
China to hold Taiwan independence supporters criminally liable, including top officials
China to hold Taiwan independence supporters criminally liable, including top officials By Yew Lun Tian Reuters Posted November 6, 2021 1:26 am 0:30 Taiwan president vows to uphold ‘democracy and freedom’ WATCH: Taiwan president vows to uphold 'democracy and freedom' – Oct 9, 2021 comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this item via WhatsApp…
U.S. Congress passes $1.2T infrastructure bill after weeks of Democrat infighting
U.S. Congress passes $1.2T infrastructure bill after weeks of Democrat infighting By Alan Fram The Associated Press Posted November 5, 2021 11:34 pm Updated November 5, 2021 11:43 pm 1:16 Biden says of election losses ‘people are upset,’ vows to push agenda WATCH: Biden says of election losses 'people are upset,' vows to push agenda comments Leave a…
Mercury up close: Japanese-European space mission gets 1st glimpse of planet
Mercury up close: Japanese-European space mission gets 1st glimpse of planet By Staff The Associated Press Posted October 2, 2021 5:35 pm 1:13 Europe, Japan send spacecraft on 7-year journey to Mercury WATCH ABOVE: Europe, Japan send spacecraft on 7-year journey to Mercury – Oct 20, 2018 comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this…
‘Mind your own uterus’: U.S. women march for abortion rights
‘Mind your own uterus’: U.S. women march for abortion rights By Ellen Knickmeyer The Associated Press Posted October 2, 2021 1:27 pm Updated October 2, 2021 4:29 pm 1:56 Protests launch across US to protect reproductive freedoms, criticize abortion restrictions WATCH: Protests launch across US to protect reproductive freedoms, criticize abortion restrictions comments Leave a comment facebook Share…
La Palma volcano continues to erupt as stay-home order lifted for residents
La Palma volcano continues to erupt as stay-home order lifted for residents By Miguel Pereira, Juan Medina and Marco Trujillo Reuters Posted October 2, 2021 10:48 am Updated October 2, 2021 11:09 am WATCH LIVE: La Palma volcano continues to erupt comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this item via WhatsApp twitter…
Russia counting on COVID-19 antibody tests. Western experts say it’s unwise
Russia counting on COVID-19 antibody tests. Western experts say it’s unwise By Daria Litvinova The Associated Press Posted October 2, 2021 10:02 am Updated October 2, 2021 10:14 am 2:01 Antibodies only half the story of vaccine protection: experts WATCH: Antibodies only half the story of vaccine protection, experts say comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item…
Philippine President Duterte announces retirement from politics, drops VP bid
Philippine President Duterte announces retirement from politics, drops VP bid By Jim Gomez And Joeal Calupitan The Associated Press Posted October 2, 2021 7:58 am Updated October 2, 2021 9:08 am 2:25 Philippines’ President Duterte announces retirement from politics WATCH: Philippines' President Duterte announces retirement from politics comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp…
China Rising, Episode 11: An emotional homecoming for the Michaels. What now for Canada-China relations?
China Rising, Episode 11: An emotional homecoming for the Michaels. What now for Canada-China relations? By Jeff Semple Global News Posted October 2, 2021 6:00 am Updated October 2, 2021 11:03 am 3:57 After nearly 3 years in Chinese prison, two Michaels return to Canada After being detained for 1020 days in Chinese prison, Canadians Michael Spavor and…
U.S. reaches 700,000 deaths from COVID-19 as Delta variant hits unvaccinated
U.S. reaches 700,000 deaths from COVID-19 as Delta variant hits unvaccinated By Amy Forliti And Carla K. Johnson The Associated Press Posted October 1, 2021 10:53 pm View image in full screen FILE – In this Aug. 31, 2021, file photo, Jack Kingsley R.N. attends to a COVID-19 patient in the Medical Intensive care unit (MICU) at St. Luke's Boise…
China sends largest-ever incursion into Taiwan airspace
China sends largest-ever incursion into Taiwan airspace By Ben Blanchard Reuters Posted October 1, 2021 10:07 pm View image in full screen BEIJING, Oct. 1, 2021 A flag-raising ceremony to celebrate the 72nd anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China is held at the Tian'anmen Square in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 1, 2021. Credit Image: ©…
Michael Spavor breaks silence after returning from China, says he’s ‘overjoyed’ to be home
Michael Spavor breaks silence after returning from China, says he’s ‘overjoyed’ to be home By David Lao Global News Posted October 1, 2021 4:16 pm Updated October 1, 2021 4:54 pm 14:29 Michael Kovrig returns home, and Garneau on the deal to free the two Michaels RELATED: "The West Block" host Mercedes Stephenson speaks with Michael Kovrig, his…
‘Missing’ Turkish man joins search party looking for himself
‘Missing’ Turkish man joins search party looking for himself By Staff The Associated Press Posted October 1, 2021 11:06 am 1:02 Gabby Petito case: Family establishes foundation in her memory WATCH: Gabby Petito case: Family establishes foundation in her memory. comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this item via WhatsApp twitter Share this item…
Afghan interpreter in Pakistan pleads with Ottawa to speed up visa processing
Afghan interpreter in Pakistan pleads with Ottawa to speed up visa processing By Redmond Shannon Global News Posted October 1, 2021 9:54 am View image in full screen Children accompanying other internally displaced people wait with their belongings to board a bus to reach their native places with the aid of an Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) and the Taliban in…
Brett Kavanaugh tests positive for COVID-19, U.S. Supreme Court says
Brett Kavanaugh tests positive for COVID-19, U.S. Supreme Court says By Staff The Associated Press Posted October 1, 2021 9:34 am Updated October 1, 2021 9:38 am 1:42 Biden gets COVID-19 vaccine booster shot WATCH: Biden gets COVID-19 vaccine booster shot. comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this item via WhatsApp twitter…
Experimental pill fights COVID-19, drug-maker Merck claims
Experimental pill fights COVID-19, drug-maker Merck claims By Matthew Perrone The Associated Press Posted October 1, 2021 8:04 am Updated October 1, 2021 2:25 pm 2:01 Antibodies only half the story of vaccine protection: experts WATCH: Antibodies only half the story of vaccine protection: experts. comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this…
Australia to lift 18-month travel ban on foreign travel in November
Australia to lift 18-month travel ban on foreign travel in November By Rod Mcguirk The Associated Press Posted October 1, 2021 7:29 am 1:56 Mixed vaccine travel confusion and frustration WATCH: Mixed vaccine travel confusion and frustration comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this item via WhatsApp twitter Share this item on Twitter email…
Retired boxer Manny Pacquiao officially enters crowded Philippine presidential race
Retired boxer Manny Pacquiao officially enters crowded Philippine presidential race By Aaron Favila and Joeal Calupitan The Associated Press Posted October 1, 2021 1:28 am View image in full screen Retired Filipino boxing hero and senator Manny Pacquiao waves from his vehicle before filing his certificate of candidacy for next year's presidential elections at the Commission on Elections on Friday,…
North Korea says 4th recent test involved anti-aircraft missile
North Korea says 4th recent test involved anti-aircraft missile By Hyung-jin Kim The Associated Press Posted September 30, 2021 10:24 pm View image in full screen People watch a TV screen showing a news program reporting about North Korea's missile launch at a train station in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. AP Photo/Lee Jin-man comments Leave a comment…
Over half of police-involved deaths in U.S. since 1980 not reported: study
Over half of police-involved deaths in U.S. since 1980 not reported: study By Eric Stober Global News Posted September 30, 2021 9:02 pm View image in full screen New York Police Department Officer Rodney Hierro keeps an eye on pedestrians walking on Main Street in Flushing, a heavily Asian neighborhood, Tuesday, March 30, 2021, in the Queens borough of New…
16 European airliners to refund passengers for COVID-19 cancelled flights
16 European airliners to refund passengers for COVID-19 cancelled flights By Marine Strauss Reuters Posted September 30, 2021 2:04 pm 1:56 Mixed vaccine travel confusion and frustration WATCH: Mixed vaccine travel confusion and frustration. comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this item via WhatsApp twitter Share this item on Twitter email Send this page…
More than 2M U.S. school kids report using e-cigarettes in 2021, CDC says
More than 2M U.S. school kids report using e-cigarettes in 2021, CDC says By Staff Reuters Posted September 30, 2021 1:55 pm 1:09 FDA targets e-cigarettes that hook teens WATCH ABOVE: FDA targets e-cigarettes that hook teens – Dec 18, 2019 comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this item via WhatsApp twitter Share this…
R.1 COVID-19 variant not an ‘imminent threat’ as Delta stays dominant: expert
R.1 COVID-19 variant not an ‘imminent threat’ as Delta stays dominant: expert By Aaron D'Andrea Global News Posted September 30, 2021 12:20 pm Updated September 30, 2021 12:23 pm 2:04 CMA: ‘extraordinary measures’ needed to control COVID-19 in Alberta, Saskatchewan WATCH: Canadian Medical Association says 'extraordinary measures' needed to control COVID-19 in Alberta, Saskatchewan. comments Leave a comment…