‘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…
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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…
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…
U.S. bars charter plane carrying over 100 Americans from Kabul, flight organizers say
U.S. bars charter plane carrying over 100 Americans from Kabul, flight organizers say By Jonathan Landay Reuters Posted September 29, 2021 11:39 am 1:52 ‘You left behind thousands of Afghans’: U.S. officials grilled on chaotic Afghanistan exit WATCH: 'You left behind thousands of Afghans': U.S. officials grilled on chaotic Afghanistan exit comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on…
Rihanna Fan Out After Meeting Nigerian Singer Tems For The First Time
Rihanna’s event promoting her latest Savage x Fenty collection was an evening to remember for more than one reason. The “Diamonds” singer met Nigerian up and coming star, Tems, for the first time at the event, which was held last night (September 22), and they kicked off what could possibly flourish into a beautiful friendship. An excited Rihanna could be…
North Korea accuses U.S. of keeping ‘hostile policy’ as it tests more weapons
North Korea accuses U.S. of keeping ‘hostile policy’ as it tests more weapons By Kim Tong-hyung The Associated Press Posted September 27, 2021 10:55 pm 2:23 North Korea tests new ballistic missiles amid ongoing nuclear standoff with the U.S. WATCH: North Korea tests new ballistic missiles amid ongoing nuclear standoff with the U.S – Sep 13, 2021 comments Leave a…
Air Canada partners with federal tourism agency plan to lure U.S. frequent fliers
Air Canada partners with federal tourism agency plan to lure U.S. frequent fliers By Allison Lampert Reuters Posted September 27, 2021 8:40 pm 2:19 Airlines struggle to keep up with passenger volumes WATCH: Airlines struggle to keep up with passenger volumes – Sep 4, 2021 comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this item via…
U.S. President Joe Biden receives COVID-19 booster shot following CDC backing
U.S. President Joe Biden receives COVID-19 booster shot following CDC backing By Zeke Miller The Associated Press Posted September 27, 2021 1:55 pm Updated September 27, 2021 1:56 pm 1:50 Biden says ‘majority of Americans’ who received Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine eligible for booster shot 6 months after 2nd shot Updating the country on his administration’s COVID-19 policy, U.S.…
Neither Taliban or former government will speak on behalf of Afghanistan at UN: officials
Neither Taliban or former government will speak on behalf of Afghanistan at UN: officials By Edith M. Lederer The Associated Press Posted September 27, 2021 1:16 pm Updated September 27, 2021 3:10 pm WATCH LIVE: Marc Garneau speaks at United Nations General Assembly comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this item via…
Taliban seek to address UN General Assembly instead of Afghanistan ambassador
Taliban seek to address UN General Assembly instead of Afghanistan ambassador By Edith M. Lederer The Associated Press Posted September 21, 2021 11:32 pm 3:46 Afghanistan crisis: More than $1 billion in aid pledges made as UN seeks emergency appeal WATCH: Afghanistan crisis: More than $1 billion in aid pledges made as UN seeks emergency appeal – Sep 13, 2021…
Haitian migrants stuck at Mexico-Texas border running out of options
Haitian migrants stuck at Mexico-Texas border running out of options By Juan A. Lozano, Eric Gay, Elliot Spagat and Maria Verz The Associated Press Posted September 21, 2021 11:13 am WATCH: White House concerned about reported use of whips on Haitian migrants comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this item via WhatsApp twitter Share…
Global crises make up agenda at United Nations with world leaders set to meet
Global crises make up agenda at United Nations with world leaders set to meet By Edith M. Lederer The Associated Press Posted September 21, 2021 8:19 am Updated September 21, 2021 11:22 am 1:50 UN chief says global COVID-19 vaccine rollout would receive an ‘F’ in ethics WATCH: UN chief says global COVID-19 vaccine rollout would receive an…
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…
Police video shows Gabby Petito, fiancé arguing before her disappearance
Police video shows Gabby Petito, fiancé arguing before her disappearance By Josh K. Elliott Global News Posted September 16, 2021 1:00 pm 4:46 Police bodycam footage shows Gabby Petito, fiancé pulled over before her disappearance Police bodycam footage shows Gabby Petito, fiancé pulled over before her disappearance comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this…
China livid over U.S. security alliance with Britain, Australia
China livid over U.S. security alliance with Britain, Australia By Trevor Hunnicutt, Nandita Bose, David Brunnstrom and Colin Packham Reuters Posted September 16, 2021 8:25 am 2:39 Biden announces Australia to get U.S. nuclear-powered submarine technology WATCH: Biden announces Australia to get U.S. nuclear-powered submarine technology. comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this item…
Hunger crisis looms in Afghanistan under new Taliban regime
Hunger crisis looms in Afghanistan under new Taliban regime By Kathy Gannon and Rahim Faiez The Associated Press Posted September 1, 2021 12:50 pm 4:31 Learn how UNICEF is helping women and children in Afghanistan WATCH: Learn how UNICEF is helping women and children in Afghanistan. comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this item…
Weather disasters becoming more common across the globe, UN report indicates
Weather disasters becoming more common across the globe, UN report indicates By Seth Borenstein and Jamey Keaten The Associated Press Posted September 1, 2021 8:20 am 0:45 77% of Canadians think something needs to done on climate change: Ipsos poll WATCH: 77 per cent of Canadians think something needs to done on climate change: Ipsos poll comments Leave a comment…
‘I was not going to extend this forever war’: Biden rejects criticism of U.S.-Afghan exit
‘I was not going to extend this forever war’: Biden rejects criticism of U.S.-Afghan exit By Jeff Mason and Steve Holland Reuters Posted August 31, 2021 6:51 pm Updated August 31, 2021 9:17 pm 6:42 Afghanistan crisis: Biden takes responsibility for decision to leave WATCH: Afghanistan crisis: Biden takes responsibility for decision to leave comments Leave a comment…
Level 3, not Level 4: U.S. mistakenly tells Americans ‘do not travel’ to Canada
Level 3, not Level 4: U.S. mistakenly tells Americans ‘do not travel’ to Canada By Rachel Gilmore Global News Posted August 31, 2021 1:29 pm 1:59 Tourism concerns as COVID-19 surges in the U.S. WATCH: Tourism concerns as COVID-19 surges in the U.S – Aug 8, 2021 comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this…
Taliban celebrate return to power as U.S. leaves Afghanistan after 20-year war
Taliban celebrate return to power as U.S. leaves Afghanistan after 20-year war By Staff Reuters Posted August 31, 2021 12:58 pm Updated August 31, 2021 3:56 pm 1:38 Afghanistan crisis: White House says 6,000 Americans evacuated so far as withdrawal deadline approaches WATCH: Afghanistan crisis: White House says 6,000 Americans evacuated so far as withdrawal deadline approaches comments…
U.S. completes withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, ending America’s longest war
U.S. completes withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, ending America’s longest war By Robert Burns And Lolita C. Baldor The Associated Press Posted August 30, 2021 5:54 pm Updated August 30, 2021 10:00 pm 1:07 Rockets target U.S. troops in Kabul as Afghanistan withdrawal enters final stage WATCH: Rockets target U.S. troops in Kabul as Afghanistan withdrawal enters final…
Rockets target U.S. soldiers at Kabul airport as Afghanistan withdrawal nears
Rockets target U.S. soldiers at Kabul airport as Afghanistan withdrawal nears By Staff Reuters Posted August 30, 2021 8:17 am Updated August 30, 2021 4:48 pm 0:54 Afghanistan crisis: U.S. ‘aware’ of reports of casualties following drone strike that killed alleged would-be suicide bomber WATCH: Army Maj. Gen. William “Hank” Taylor said Monday that the U.S. is aware…
U.S. airstrike targets suspected ISIS-K militants in Kabul, officials say
U.S. airstrike targets suspected ISIS-K militants in Kabul, officials say By Staff Reuters Posted August 29, 2021 11:01 am 2:12 Protests over crisis in Afghanistan WATCH: Protests over crisis in Afghanistan 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 to someone via…
U.S. winding down Afghanistan evacuation as Taliban set take charge of airport: officials
U.S. winding down Afghanistan evacuation as Taliban set take charge of airport: officials By Staff Reuters Posted August 29, 2021 12:06 am 2:21 Biden warns another terror attack at Kabul likely as U.S. promises retaliation WATCH ABOVE: Biden warns another terror attack at Kabul likely as U.S. promises retaliation comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp…
‘Don’t lose hope’: Canada secures 500 seats on U.S. flight from Kabul, waives visa fees
‘Don’t lose hope’: Canada secures 500 seats on U.S. flight from Kabul, waives visa fees By Aaron D'Andrea Global News Posted August 27, 2021 12:16 pm Updated August 27, 2021 1:28 pm 1:26 Afghanistan crisis: Attacks near Kabul airport ‘coldhearted and calculated,’ immigration minister says WATCH: Attacks near Kabul airport ‘coldhearted and calculated,’ immigration minister says. comments Leave…
U.S. Supreme Court allows evictions to resume after blocking Biden’s extension of ban
U.S. Supreme Court allows evictions to resume after blocking Biden’s extension of ban By Mark Sherman The Associated Press Posted August 26, 2021 11:37 pm 2:04 Millions face threat of homelessness as U.S. eviction protection expires WATCH: Millions face threat of homelessness as U.S. eviction protection expires – Jul 31, 2021 comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on…
U.S. and allies urge people to avoid Kabul airport amid threat of Islamic State attack
U.S. and allies urge people to avoid Kabul airport amid threat of Islamic State attack By Staff Reuters Posted August 26, 2021 3:09 am 2:22 Afghanistan crisis: Clock ticking for Afghans to evacuate country WATCH: Afghanistan crisis: Clock ticking for Afghans to evacuate country comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this item via WhatsApp…
China criticizes U.S., says it’s being ‘scapegoated’ over COVID-19 origin report
China criticizes U.S., says it’s being ‘scapegoated’ over COVID-19 origin report By Gabriel Crossley and Michael Martina Reuters Posted August 25, 2021 8:25 pm Updated August 25, 2021 8:30 pm 2:16 Fact or Fiction: What are the odds of a COVID-19 lab leak? Reexamining the virus origins theory WATCH ABOVE: Fact or Fiction: What are the odds of…
Countries scramble to evacuate Afghans as Aug. 31 deadline approaches
Countries scramble to evacuate Afghans as Aug. 31 deadline approaches By Staff Reuters Posted August 25, 2021 8:19 am Updated August 25, 2021 2:53 pm 1:06 Afghanistan crisis: Canada ramping up evacuation efforts with largest flight yet out of Kabul WATCH: Canada ramping up evacuation efforts with largest flight yet out of Kabul comments Leave a comment facebook…
U.S. Supreme Court orders Trump-era ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy be reinstated
U.S. Supreme Court orders Trump-era ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy be reinstated By MARK SHERMAN The Associated Press Posted August 24, 2021 10:15 pm Updated August 24, 2021 10:20 pm View image in full screen Border Patrol agent Justin Castrejon speaks in front of newly replaced border wall sections Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, near Tecate, Calif. AP Photo/Gregory Bull…