Climate groups cheer U.S. return to Paris Agreement, but push Biden for more By Kate Abnett Reuters Posted January 21, 2021 1:15 am 1:58 Alberta Premier Jason Kenney blasts President Biden on revoked Keystone XL permit Alberta Premier Jason Kenney blasts President Biden on revoked Keystone XL permit comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share…
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Americans in N.S. breathe sigh of relief as Joe Biden sworn in as 46th U.S. president
Americans in N.S. breathe sigh of relief as Joe Biden sworn in as 46th U.S. president By Elizabeth McSheffrey Global News Posted January 20, 2021 6:15 pm 1:58 Americans living in N.S. look forward to change in course After a difficult and polarizing year, many U.S. citizens living in Nova Scotia say they’re looking forward to turning a new leaf…
Biden revokes presidential permit for Keystone XL pipeline expansion on 1st day
Biden revokes presidential permit for Keystone XL pipeline expansion on 1st day By Hannah Jackson Global News Posted January 20, 2021 5:42 pm Updated January 21, 2021 12:49 am 3:17 What’s ahead for Canada-U.S. relations during Joe Biden’s presidency WATCH: What's ahead for Canada-U.S. relations during Joe Biden's presidency comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on…
Read Joe Biden’s inaugural speech after being sworn in as the 46th U.S. president
Read Joe Biden’s inaugural speech after being sworn in as the 46th U.S. president By Staff Global News Posted January 20, 2021 2:00 pm Updated January 20, 2021 3:20 pm WATCH: US President Joe Biden delivers inaugural address comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this item via WhatsApp twitter Share this item…
China sanctions 28 members of Trump administration including Pompeo, Bannon
China sanctions 28 members of Trump administration including Pompeo, Bannon By Emerald Bensadoun Global News Posted January 20, 2021 12:45 pm Updated January 20, 2021 3:17 pm 0:35 China hopes for ‘healthy and stable’ relationship with U.S. as Biden to name secretary of state WATCH: China hopes for ‘healthy and stable’ relationship with U.S. as Biden to name…
Joe Biden sworn in as 46th president of the United States
Joe Biden sworn in as 46th president of the United States By Jonathan Lemire, Zeke Miller And Alexandra Jaffe The Associated Press Posted January 20, 2021 11:04 am Updated January 20, 2021 4:16 pm 1:04 Biden inauguration: Biden signs proclamation for Inauguration Day, cabinet nominations WATCH ABOVE: Biden signs proclamation for Inauguration Day, cabinet nominations comments Leave a…
Will Trump maintain longstanding tradition of U.S. presidential departure notes?
Will Trump maintain longstanding tradition of U.S. presidential departure notes? By Will Weissert The Associated Press Posted January 18, 2021 1:51 pm 4:31 What is next for the United States following the Capitol riot? WATCH: What is next for the United States following the Capitol riot? – Jan 8, 2021 comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook…
Fauci says 100M coronavirus vaccinations in 100 days ‘absolutely a doable thing’
Fauci says 100M coronavirus vaccinations in 100 days ‘absolutely a doable thing’ By Brad Heath Reuters Posted January 17, 2021 12:47 pm Updated January 17, 2021 4:14 pm 1:24 Coronavirus: Dr. Fauci says Biden plan for 100 million vaccinations in 100 days ‘absolutely doable’ WATCH: Dr. Fauci says Biden plan for 100 million vaccinations in 100 days 'absolutely…
Prosecutors say U.S. Capitol rioters intended to ‘capture and assassinate’ lawmakers
Prosecutors say U.S. Capitol rioters intended to ‘capture and assassinate’ lawmakers By Brad Heath and Sarah N. Lynch Reuters Posted January 15, 2021 2:53 am Updated January 15, 2021 2:54 am 3:21 Security beefs up in D.C. ahead of Biden’s inauguration Security beefs up in D.C. ahead of Biden's inauguration comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item…
Germany’s Merkel wanted ‘mega-lockdown’ as country broke COVID-19 death record: report
Germany’s Merkel wanted ‘mega-lockdown’ as country broke COVID-19 death record: report By Andreas Rinke and Caroline Copley Reuters Posted January 14, 2021 9:28 pm 1:34 Coronavirus: EU agrees vaccines should arrive simultaneously in member states, Merkel says Coronavirus: EU agrees vaccines should arrive simultaneously in member states, Merkel says – Dec 11, 2020 comments Leave a comment facebook Share this…
Racing pigeon survived journey from U.S. to Melbourne. Now Australia plans to kill it
Racing pigeon survived journey from U.S. to Melbourne. Now Australia plans to kill it By Rod McGuirk The Associated Press Posted January 14, 2021 7:39 am Updated January 14, 2021 8:12 am In this image made from video, a racing pigeon sits on a rooftop Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, in Melbourne, Australia,. Channel 9 via AP comments Leave…
What crimes can Trump supporters who stormed the U.S. Capitol be charged with?
What crimes can Trump supporters who stormed the U.S. Capitol be charged with? By Jan Wolfe and Sarah N. Lynch Reuters Posted January 9, 2021 1:54 pm 1:40 U.S. Capitol riot: Arrests made, people involved in pro-Trump mob identified WATCH: U.S. Capitol riot: Arrests made, people involved in pro-Trump mob identified comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on…
Alberta officials need to focus on trade relationships: experts
Alberta officials need to focus on trade relationships: experts By Emily Olsen Global News Posted January 8, 2021 1:36 pm Updated January 8, 2021 1:42 pm 2:05 Alberta officials need to focus on trade relationships: experts WATCH: Federal trade experts spoke Thursday with the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs about how Alberta's agriculture and agrifood sector could…
2020 ties with 2016 as hottest year on record
2020 ties with 2016 as hottest year on record By Kate Abnett and Matthew Green Reuters Posted January 8, 2021 8:08 am 2:37 How record-breaking heat is affecting the world WATCH: (Aug. 2019) How record-breaking heat is affecting the world – Aug 5, 2019 comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this item via WhatsApp…
Trudeau is ‘concerned’ by violence in D.C., says he hopes it ‘will calm down’
Trudeau is ‘concerned’ by violence in D.C., says he hopes it ‘will calm down’ By Rachel Gilmore Global News Posted January 6, 2021 5:35 pm Updated January 6, 2021 5:47 pm 2:58 Biden says U.S. democracy under ‘unprecedented assault’ after pro-Trump rioters storm Capitol buildings WATCH: U.S. president-elect Joe Biden on Wednesday called on President Donald Trump to…
Trump moves to label Antifa a terrorist organization, bar members from entering U.S.
Trump moves to label Antifa a terrorist organization, bar members from entering U.S. By Sean Boynton Global News Posted January 5, 2021 11:18 pm 1:31 Trump says FBI director ‘absolutely incorrect’ on definition about Antifa WATCH: Trump says FBI director ‘absolutely incorrect’ on definition about Antifa – Sep 18, 2020 comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook…
New York, Florida to punish hospitals not dispensing coronavirus vaccines quickly enough
New York, Florida to punish hospitals not dispensing coronavirus vaccines quickly enough By Carl O’Donnell and Jonathan Allen Reuters Posted January 4, 2021 9:38 pm 1:20 Coronavirus: New York to fine hospitals that don’t deploy COVID- 19 vaccine doses within a week, Cuomo says Coronavirus: New York to fine hospitals that don't deploy COVID- 19 vaccine doses within a week,…
‘Amen and Awomen’: U.S. Congressman mocked for gendered prayer finale
‘Amen and Awomen’: U.S. Congressman mocked for gendered prayer finale By Josh K. Elliott Global News Posted January 4, 2021 3:35 pm 2:25 Democrat lawmaker uses gender inclusive ‘amen and awoman’ during congressional prayer WATCH: Democratic Rep. Emanuel Cleaver delivered the opening prayer while opening up the 117th Congress on Sunday and decided to use a gender-neutral “amen and awoman”…
U.K. judge to rule on U.S. extradition for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange
U.K. judge to rule on U.S. extradition for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange By PAN PYLAS The Associated Press Posted January 2, 2021 2:06 pm FILE – In this Wednesday May 1, 2019 file photo, buildings are reflected in the window as WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is taken from court, where he appeared on charges of jumping British bail seven years…
Syria equates U.S. sanctions to ‘crimes against humanity’ after UN expert’s remarks
Syria equates U.S. sanctions to ‘crimes against humanity’ after UN expert’s remarks By Staff The Associated Press Posted January 2, 2021 9:19 am 2:29 Syria accuses U.S. of using sanctions to suffocate Syrians ‘like George Floyd’ WATCH: Syria accuses U.S. of using sanctions to suffocate Syrians 'like George Floyd' – Sep 26, 2020 comments Leave a comment facebook Share this…
Britain becomes 1st country to approve Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine
Britain becomes 1st country to approve Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine By Alistair Smout Reuters Posted December 30, 2020 2:14 am Updated December 30, 2020 7:19 am 2:14 Different countries take different approaches to rolling out COVID-19 vaccine Different countries take different approaches to rolling out COVID-19 vaccine comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share…
Novavax begins late-stage trial of coronavirus vaccine in U.S.
Novavax begins late-stage trial of coronavirus vaccine in U.S. By Staff Reuters Posted December 28, 2020 1:14 pm 3:06 Ottawa signs 2 new COVID-19 vaccine deals for Canada WATCH: Ottawa signs 2 new COVID-19 vaccine deals for Canada – Aug 31, 2020 comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this item via WhatsApp twitter Share…
Biden, Mexican president agree to work together on border migration
Biden, Mexican president agree to work together on border migration By Anthony Esposito Reuters Posted December 19, 2020 11:13 pm President-elect Joe Biden announces his climate and energy team nominees and appointees at The Queen Theater in Wilmington Del., Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this item…
These are the Russian cyber warfare capabilities that may have been used on the U.S.
These are the Russian cyber warfare capabilities that may have been used on the U.S. By Andrew Osborn and Gabrielle Tétrault-Farber Reuters Posted December 19, 2020 10:49 am 1:56 CSIS links Russia, China and Iran to COVID-19 misinformation WATCH: CSIS links Russia, China and Iran to COVID-19 misinformation – Dec 3, 2020 comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item…
Holiday travel expected to attract millions in the U.S., worrying health experts
Holiday travel expected to attract millions in the U.S., worrying health experts By David Koenig And Dee-Ann Durbin The Associated Press Posted December 18, 2020 7:51 am 2:23 Coronavirus: 30 per cent of Canadian snowbirds heading to US for winter amid pandemic WATCH: 30 per cent of Canadian snowbirds heading to US for winter amid pandemic – Nov 24, 2020…
U.S. sees record coronavirus hospitalizations, cases and deaths as ICUs fill up
U.S. sees record coronavirus hospitalizations, cases and deaths as ICUs fill up By Susan Heavey and Sharon Bernstein Reuters Posted December 17, 2020 11:52 pm FILE – In this Dec. 14, 2020, file photo, a sign encourages visitors to wear a face cover amid the coronavirus pandemic on the pier in the Manhattan Beach section of Los Angeles. AP Photo/Marcio…
Biden to receive coronavirus vaccine next week, Pence set to be vaccinated Friday
Biden to receive coronavirus vaccine next week, Pence set to be vaccinated Friday By Trevor Hunnicutt and Steve Holland Reuters Posted December 16, 2020 9:35 pm 2:23 Biden to ask all Americans to wear face masks for 100 days WATCH: Biden to ask all Americans to wear face masks for 100 days – Dec 4, 2020 comments Leave a comment…
Low-income nations could be without a coronavirus vaccine until 2024: report
Low-income nations could be without a coronavirus vaccine until 2024: report By Francesco Guarascio Reuters Posted December 16, 2020 8:02 am Updated December 16, 2020 8:09 am 3:24 Coronavirus: WHO looks for ways to close COVID-19 funding gap WATCH: The World Health Organization (WHO) is facing a funding gap of $28 billion for fighting COVID-19 in low- and…
Brazil’s mass coronavirus vaccination to begin in March, health official says
Brazil’s mass coronavirus vaccination to begin in March, health official says By Pedro Fonseca and Rodrigo Viga Gaier Reuters Posted December 14, 2020 6:30 pm 1:50 Calls for action as cases surge in Brazil, India, Russia WATCH: Calls for action as cases surge in Brazil, India, Russia – Jul 2, 2020 comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on…
Carbon dioxide emissions dropped a record 7% in 2020 due to coronavirus pandemic
Carbon dioxide emissions dropped a record 7% in 2020 due to coronavirus pandemic By Seth Borenstein The Associated Press Posted December 10, 2020 7:49 pm Clouds reflect the sunset over a Petro Canada gas station in Cremona, Alta., Monday, Nov. 2, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS IMAGES/Jeff McIntosh comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this…