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…
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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…
Fumio Kishida to become Japan’s new prime minister after winning party leadership
Fumio Kishida to become Japan’s new prime minister after winning party leadership By Mari Yamaguchi The Associated Press Posted September 29, 2021 3:07 am View image in full screen Japan's former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party…
Manny Pacquiao announces retirement from boxing as he pursues Philippine presidency
Manny Pacquiao announces retirement from boxing as he pursues Philippine presidency By Staff Reuters Posted September 29, 2021 1:07 am View image in full screen Manny Pacquiao, of the Philippines, attends a news conference Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021, in Las Vegas. Pacquiao is scheduled to fight Yordenis Ugas, of Cuba, in a welterweight championship bout Saturday in Las Vegas. (AP…
Canada, China trade barbs at UN General Assembly over 2 Michaels, Meng Wanzhou
Canada, China trade barbs at UN General Assembly over 2 Michaels, Meng Wanzhou By Saba Aziz Global News Posted September 27, 2021 10:26 pm 1:45 UNGA 2021: Garneau thanks allies after 2 Michaels released from Chinese prison, returned to Canada WATCH: UNGA 2021: Garneau thanks allies after 2 Michaels released from Chinese prison, returned to Canada comments Leave a comment…
The two Michaels are back home from China. Here’s what we know about how that happened
The two Michaels are back home from China. Here’s what we know about how that happened By Rachel Gilmore Global News Posted September 27, 2021 4:43 pm Updated September 27, 2021 5:20 pm 0:28 White House press secretary says China’s release of 2 Michaels ‘positive’ news WATCH: White House press secretary says China's release of 2 Michaels 'positive'…
As Angela Merkel departs, here’s how Germany’s government could look
As Angela Merkel departs, here’s how Germany’s government could look By Geir Moulson The Associated Press Posted September 27, 2021 8:27 am Updated September 27, 2021 8:28 am 0:25 Merkel’s bloc sees worst election result since 1949 as Germany’s Social Democrats rise WATCH: Merkel’s bloc sees worst election result since 1949 as Germany’s Social Democrats rise comments Leave…
China continues to deny retaliatory arrests, freed 2 Michaels for health reasons
China continues to deny retaliatory arrests, freed 2 Michaels for health reasons By Huizhong Wu The Associated Press Posted September 27, 2021 7:54 am Updated September 27, 2021 12:32 pm 3:01 Canada-China relations remain uncertain after Michaels, Meng Wanzhou released WATCH: Canada-China relations remain uncertain after Michaels, Meng Wanzhou released. comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item…
The 2 Michaels are home. But what about the 115 Canadians still detained in China?
The 2 Michaels are home. But what about the 115 Canadians still detained in China? By Emerald Bensadoun Global News Posted September 26, 2021 4:29 pm Updated September 26, 2021 4:39 pm 2:32 “Two Michaels” and Meng Wanzhou return home WATCH: "Two Michaels" and Meng Wanzhou return home comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook…
‘Free at last’: Canadian Michael Kovrig, wife speak about emotional return from China
‘Free at last’: Canadian Michael Kovrig, wife speak about emotional return from China By Saba Aziz Global News Posted September 26, 2021 11:12 am Updated September 26, 2021 2:24 pm 14:29 Michael Kovrig returns home, and Garneau on the deal to free the two Michaels WATCH: Michael Kovrig returns home, and Garneau on the deal to free the…
Could release of 2 Michaels, Meng Wanzhou thaw Canada-China relations? Experts are mixed
Could release of 2 Michaels, Meng Wanzhou thaw Canada-China relations? Experts are mixed By Sean Boynton Global News Posted September 25, 2021 8:00 am Updated September 25, 2021 11:19 am 3:28 Trudeau says Michael Spavor, Michael Kovrig ‘on their way home’ WATCH: Trudeau says Michael Spavor, Michael Kovrig 'on their way home' comments Leave a comment facebook Share…
China welcomes Meng Wanzhou’s return, but silent on ‘Two Michaels’ released
China welcomes Meng Wanzhou’s return, but silent on ‘Two Michaels’ released By David Stanway Reuters Posted September 25, 2021 7:24 am Updated September 25, 2021 7:30 am 3:12 Plea deal in Meng Wanzhou case WATCH: Plea deal in Meng Wanzhou case comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this item via WhatsApp twitter…
Evergrande, China’s goliath developer is in major debt, here’s what it means
Evergrande, China’s goliath developer is in major debt, here’s what it means By The Staff Global News Posted September 21, 2021 11:36 am 1:07 Evergrande sell-off putting pressure on Chinese developers: analyst WATCH: Evergrande sell-off putting pressure on Chinese developers comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this item via WhatsApp twitter Share this item…
Experts warn of stock market slump after S&P 500 records biggest drop in months
Experts warn of stock market slump after S&P 500 records biggest drop in months By Damian J. Troise, Stan Choe And Alex Veiga The Associated Press Posted September 20, 2021 4:39 pm 3:15 Global News Morning Market & Business Report – Sept 16, 2021 WATCH: Global News Morning Market & Business Report – Sept 16, 2021 comments Leave a comment…
China, COVID-19, energy at top of mind during Japan’s leadership race debate
China, COVID-19, energy at top of mind during Japan’s leadership race debate By Mari Yamaguchi The Associated Press Posted September 18, 2021 4:00 pm View image in full screen A computer monitor shows the live streaming of the candidates for the presidential election of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party speaking at a debate session hosted by the Japan National Press…
COMMENTARY: Canada’s role in the world is on the line in this election
Canada’s role in the world is on the line in this election By Howard Anglin Special to Global News Posted September 17, 2021 10:11 pm View image in full screen A man walks past the flags of participating nations at the 2017 United Nations Peacekeeping Defence Ministerial conference in Vancouver, B.C., on Tuesday November 14, 2017. The two-day conference is…
U.S., Britain, Australia form new Indo-Pacific security alliance, AUKUS
U.S., Britain, Australia form new Indo-Pacific security alliance, AUKUS By Aamer Madhani And Jonathan Lemire The Associated Press Posted September 15, 2021 6:19 pm Updated September 15, 2021 8:51 pm View image in full screen President Joe Biden delivers remarks about a national security initiative on September 15, 2021 in the East Room of the White House in…
Hong Kong activists sentenced to 6-10 months in prison for Tiananmen Square vigil
Hong Kong activists sentenced to 6-10 months in prison for Tiananmen Square vigil By Sara Cheng Reuters Posted September 15, 2021 3:01 am View image in full screen University students observe one minute silence to mourn those killed in the 1989 Tiananmen crackdown, in front of the "Pillar of Shame" statue at the University of Hong Kong, Friday, June 4,…
China limits children to no more than 3 hours of video games a week
China limits children to no more than 3 hours of video games a week By Josh K. Elliott Global News Posted August 30, 2021 3:10 pm View image in full screen Team Top Esports of the League of Legends Pro League compete during the League of Legends Mid-Season Cup finals at the LPL Arena on May 31, 2020 in Shanghai,…
Afghanistan’s Gen Z faces uncertain future: ‘Dreams snatched in front of our eyes’
Afghanistan’s Gen Z faces uncertain future: ‘Dreams snatched in front of our eyes’ By Islamabad bureau, Parniyan Zemaryalai in London and Zeba Siddiqui in New Delhi Reuters Posted August 30, 2021 11:30 am 11:00 Afghanistan Crisis: Canada to enter negotiations with Taliban, Garneau says Afghanistan Crisis: Canada to enter negotiations with Taliban, Garneau says comments Leave a comment facebook Share…
Emergency response system didn’t work properly during U.S. Capitol riot: report
Emergency response system didn’t work properly during U.S. Capitol riot: report By ERIC TUCKER and MICHAEL BALSAMO The Associated Press Posted August 24, 2021 8:58 pm 2:18 ‘I was effectively defenceless’: Officers at inquiry relive U.S. Capitol insurrection WATCH: 'I was effectively defenceless' – Officers at inquiry relive U.S. Capitol insurrection – Jul 27, 2021 comments Leave a comment facebook…
Taliban takeover in Afghanistan opens door for al-Qaida resurgence, experts say
Taliban takeover in Afghanistan opens door for al-Qaida resurgence, experts say By Eric Tucker The Associated Press Posted August 23, 2021 8:13 pm View image in full screen Pentagon spokesman John Kirby with U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William Taylor, Joint Staff Operations, listens to a reporter's question about Afghanistan during a briefing at the Pentagon in Washington, Monday, Aug. 23,…
WHO calls on experts to join new advisory group probing COVID-19 origins
WHO calls on experts to join new advisory group probing COVID-19 origins By Staff The Associated Press Posted August 20, 2021 12:16 pm 2:45 Fauci, Sen. Rand Paul accuse each other of lying in heated debate over COVID-19 origins WATCH ABOVE: Fauci, Sen. Rand Paul accuse each other of lying in heated debate over COVID-19 origins – Jul 20, 2021…
Evacuation flights resume out of Kabul as Taliban cements its hold on Afghanistan
Evacuation flights resume out of Kabul as Taliban cements its hold on Afghanistan By Staff Reuters Posted August 17, 2021 1:30 am Updated August 17, 2021 1:37 am 3:08 Frustration simmers over Canada’s efforts to help Afghan refugees WATCH: Frustration simmers over Canada's efforts to help Afghan refugees comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook…
Poor countries still waiting for COVID-19 vaccines as COVAX donations trickle in
Poor countries still waiting for COVID-19 vaccines as COVAX donations trickle in By Maria Cheng and Lori Hinnant The Associated Press Posted August 14, 2021 9:50 am 0:45 Pandemic treaty must address inequalities: WHO WATCH: Pandemic treaty must address inequalities: WHO – May 25, 2021 comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this item via…
Meng Wanzhou’s lawyers say U.S. extradition case filled with gaps, is ‘fatally flawed’
Meng Wanzhou’s lawyers say U.S. extradition case filled with gaps, is ‘fatally flawed’ By Amy Smart The Canadian Press Posted August 13, 2021 9:46 pm Updated August 13, 2021 9:48 pm 2:09 Canada’s relationship with China takes another major hit after sentencing of Michael Spavor WATCH ABOVE: Canada's relationship with China takes another major hit after sentencing of…
Canadian Michael Spavor sentenced to 11 years in Chinese prison for espionage
Canadian Michael Spavor sentenced to 11 years in Chinese prison for espionage By Saba Aziz Global News Posted August 10, 2021 10:55 pm Updated August 10, 2021 11:20 pm 2:59 Ottawa pressured to help Canadians detained in China WATCH: Ottawa pressured to help Canadians detained in China comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp…
Chinese court upholds death sentence for Robert Schellenberg in drug smuggling case
Chinese court upholds death sentence for Robert Schellenberg in drug smuggling case By Saba Aziz Global News Posted August 9, 2021 11:09 pm Updated August 9, 2021 11:22 pm 2:29 Canadian sentenced to death in China for drug smuggling WATCH: Canadian sentenced to death in China for drug smuggling – Jan 14, 2019 comments Leave a comment facebook…
China set to hand out verdicts for Canadians Michael Spavor, Robert Schellenberg
China set to hand out verdicts for Canadians Michael Spavor, Robert Schellenberg By Saba Aziz Global News Posted August 9, 2021 9:02 pm Updated August 9, 2021 9:54 pm 4:01 Trudeau says G7 leaders speaking with ‘one voice’ on 2 Michaels, arbitrary detentions WATCH: Trudeau says G7 leaders speaking with 'one voice' on 2 Michaels, arbitrary detentions –…
While you were sleeping: How Canada performed at Tokyo Olympics Friday, Saturday
While you were sleeping: How Canada performed at Tokyo Olympics Friday, Saturday By Sean Boynton Global News Posted August 7, 2021 4:30 am Updated August 7, 2021 5:00 am View image in full screen Laurence Vincent-Lapointe and Katie Vincent, of Canada, stand on the podium with their bronze medals after finishing third in the women's canoe double 500m…