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Massive blackout hobbles South America, one-third of power back in ArgentinaMisc World | 207726 hits | 3:02 PM on Sunday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Cause of the outage unclear, but Argentina’s energy agency said in a statement it had begun an investigationIsrael moves to name Golan Heights settlement after Trump
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Cabinet convened in the Golan Heights Sunday to inaugurate a settlement newly named after U.S. President Donald Trump in a gesture of appreciation for his recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the territory.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Cabinet convened in the Golan Heights Sunday to inaugurate a settlement newly named after U.S. President Donald Trump in a gesture of appreciation for his recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the territory.Sri Lanka bombings: Suspected ringleader arrested in Middle East
One of the main suspects behind the Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka has been extradited to the country. Hayathu Mohamed Ahmed Milhan, a 29-year-old Sri Lankan national, was arrested in the Middle East and has been extradited to Sri Lanka.
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One of the main suspects behind the Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka has been extradited to the country. Hayathu Mohamed Ahmed Milhan, a 29-year-old Sri Lankan national, was arrested in the Middle East and has been extradited to Sri Lanka.Tankers struck near Strait of Hormuz amid Iran-US tensions
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Two oil tankers near the strategic Strait of Hormuz came under a suspected attack Thursday, setting one of them ablaze in the latest mysterious assault targeting vessels in a region crucial to global energy supplies amid
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Two oil tankers near the strategic Strait of Hormuz came under a suspected attack Thursday, setting one of them ablaze in the latest mysterious assault targeting vessels in a region crucial to global energy supplies amid At least 25 dead as Russian jets bomb northwestern Syria, rescuers sayMisc World | 206819 hits | 8:07 PM on Monday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Aerial strikes on Monday killed at least 25 people, mostly civilians, in northwestern Syria in the sixth week of a Russian-led military offensive that has so far killed hundreds of civilians, according to residents and civil rescuers. Vancouver watches as Hong Kong government cracks down on massive protestsMisc World | 206818 hits | 7:06 PM on Monday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Vancouver residents feel connected to a new wave of discontent and desperation in Hong Kong that is the widest since Hong Kong was returned to mainland Chinese rule in 1997.3rd child dies after horse-drawn carriage hit in Michigan
A third child who was in an Amish horse-drawn carriage that was struck by a drunken driver in southern Michigan has died, authorities said Sunday.
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A third child who was in an Amish horse-drawn carriage that was struck by a drunken driver in southern Michigan has died, authorities said Sunday.Sea of protesters fills Hong Kong streets over extradition law
Hundreds of thousands of protesters marched through Hong Kong on Sunday to voice their opposition to legislation that would allow people to be extradited to mainland China where they could face politically charged trials.
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Hundreds of thousands of protesters marched through Hong Kong on Sunday to voice their opposition to legislation that would allow people to be extradited to mainland China where they could face politically charged trials.Iran introduces 2,000 new morality police units in response to women's hijab protests
Iran has introduced 2,000 new morality police units in reaction to what officials call an “increasing defiance” of the compulsory wearing of hijabs.
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Iran has introduced 2,000 new morality police units in reaction to what officials call an “increasing defiance” of the compulsory wearing of hijabs.UAE tanker attacks blamed on 'state actor'
A limpet mine raid on oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman was a "sophisticated operation", the UN hears.
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A limpet mine raid on oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman was a "sophisticated operation", the UN hears.Saudi Arabia is trying to execute teen, 18, arrested for participating in protest when he was 11
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2 young Canadian women kidnapped in Ghana | CTV NewsMisc World | 206882 hits | 3:28 PM on Thursday | posted by Robair
Two young Canadian women have been kidnapped in the West African nation of Ghana, CTV News has learned.Donald Trump bids fond farewell to the Queen at the end of his state visit to Britain
Donald Trump and his wife Melania, who moved on to Ireland this afternoon before going to France tomorrow, joined the monarch and Prince Charles to speak to World War Two veterans.
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Donald Trump and his wife Melania, who moved on to Ireland this afternoon before going to France tomorrow, joined the monarch and Prince Charles to speak to World War Two veterans.Sudanese paramilitary accused of sexual assaults, firing on medical clinic during deadly raid
Witnesses told media the forces attacked medical clinics and looted hospitals and committed multiple sexual assaults.
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Witnesses told media the forces attacked medical clinics and looted hospitals and committed multiple sexual assaults.Pro-Palestine group supported by Corbyn forces Jewish shops to close
The Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC), of which Mr Corbyn is patron, targeted shops selling Israeli products in Brighton, London and Manchester, forcing two businesses to fold.
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The Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC), of which Mr Corbyn is patron, targeted shops selling Israeli products in Brighton, London and Manchester, forcing two businesses to fold.Morocco suspect admits killing Scandinavian hiker
An "alleged" jihadist tells a court he beheaded one of two tourists killed in the High Atlas mountains.
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An "alleged" jihadist tells a court he beheaded one of two tourists killed in the High Atlas mountains.Iran is trying to acquire weapons of mass destruction according to German intelligence report
The May 2019 report refers to the Islamic Republic as a 'risk country' that is 'making efforts to expand its conventional arsenal of weapons with weapons of mass destruction.'
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The May 2019 report refers to the Islamic Republic as a 'risk country' that is 'making efforts to expand its conventional arsenal of weapons with weapons of mass destruction.'China gears up to weaponize rare earths in trade war
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Farage claims pro-Brexit momentum after divisive UK vote
Britain's governing Conservative Party was all but wiped out in the European Parliament election as voters sick of the country's stalled European Union exit flocked to uncompromisingly pro-Brexit or pro-EU parties.
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Britain's governing Conservative Party was all but wiped out in the European Parliament election as voters sick of the country's stalled European Union exit flocked to uncompromisingly pro-Brexit or pro-EU parties. China's communists fund Jacinda Ardern's Labour Party: What the United States Congress was toldMisc World | 208214 hits | 12:28 PM on Sunday | posted by N_Fiddledog
An influential United States Congress hearing has been told "one of the major fundraisers for Jacinda Ardern's party" is linked to the Chinese Communist Party and it showed China had penetrated New Zealand's political networks.White South African farm activist beaten killed murdered
A 51-year-old white South African farmer activist has been found dead. Annette Kennealy was discovered in a pool of blood in the town of Louis Trichardt in Limpopo province.
Misc World | 208079 hits | 12:37 PM on Saturday | posted by N_Fiddledog
A 51-year-old white South African farmer activist has been found dead. Annette Kennealy was discovered in a pool of blood in the town of Louis Trichardt in Limpopo province. Modi poised to return to power in India with bigger majority, exit polls showMisc World | 207832 hits | 12:10 PM on Sunday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to return to power with an even bigger majority in parliament after a mammoth general election that ended on Sunday, exit polls showed. Official results are expected on Thursday.Egypt explosion: Tourists on bus injured near Giza pyramids
At least 16 people are hurt near the Grand Egyptian Museum, South African tourists among them.
Misc World | 207946 hits | 11:44 AM on Sunday | posted by N_Fiddledog
At least 16 people are hurt near the Grand Egyptian Museum, South African tourists among them. Ban it like Beckham: Phone costs soccer star's right to driveMisc World | 207981 hits | 12:51 PM on Friday | posted by bootlegga
A prosecutor said a member of the public spotted former Manchester United and England soccer star, David Beckham, holding a phone while driving through central London on Nov. 21.More evidence emerges of Iran-Al Qaeda ties
As the Trump administration doubles down on the contention that Tehran is cooperating with Al Qaeda, another former Iranian commander has reportedly come forward with allegations about an Iran-Al Qaeda link.
Misc World | 207852 hits | 12:23 AM on Friday | posted by N_Fiddledog
As the Trump administration doubles down on the contention that Tehran is cooperating with Al Qaeda, another former Iranian commander has reportedly come forward with allegations about an Iran-Al Qaeda link.Iran nuclear deal: Tehran may increase uranium enrichment
Iran threatens to lift restrictions on uranium enrichment amid heightened tensions with the US.
Misc World | 207842 hits | 10:04 AM on Wednesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Iran threatens to lift restrictions on uranium enrichment amid heightened tensions with the US.At least 40 dead in Russian plane's fiery emergency landing
At least 40 people died when an Aeroflot airliner burst into flames while making an emergency landing at Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport Sunday evening, officials said.
Misc World | 206835 hits | 4:53 PM on Sunday | posted by Strutz
At least 40 people died when an Aeroflot airliner burst into flames while making an emergency landing at Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport Sunday evening, officials said.North Korea says leader Kim oversaw drills of rocket launchers
North Korea fired several unidentified short-range projectiles into the sea off its eastern coast on Saturday, the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff said, a likely sign of Pyongyang's growing frustration at stalled diplomatic talks with Washington meant
Misc World | 206974 hits | 7:21 PM on Saturday | posted by Strutz
North Korea fired several unidentified short-range projectiles into the sea off its eastern coast on Saturday, the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff said, a likely sign of Pyongyang's growing frustration at stalled diplomatic talks with Washington meant Palestinians fire 250 rockets, Israeli reprisals kill 6
Palestinian militants on Saturday fired over 250 rockets into Israel, drawing dozens of retaliatory airstrikes on targets across the Gaza Strip. Six Palestinians, including a pregnant mother and her baby, were killed. Four Israelis were severely wounded.
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Palestinian militants on Saturday fired over 250 rockets into Israel, drawing dozens of retaliatory airstrikes on targets across the Gaza Strip. Six Palestinians, including a pregnant mother and her baby, were killed. Four Israelis were severely wounded.Program to train Afghan attack pilots in US is disbanded after nearly half went AWOL
More than 40 percent of Afghan Air Force students in program went AWOL in the middle of training. The pilots were being trained to fly the AC-208 Combat Caravan, a light attack combat aircraft.
Misc World | 207083 hits | 9:23 AM on Friday | posted by N_Fiddledog
More than 40 percent of Afghan Air Force students in program went AWOL in the middle of training. The pilots were being trained to fly the AC-208 Combat Caravan, a light attack combat aircraft.Burkina Faso: Christians killed in attack on church
Six people are killed in the first attack on a church since jihadist violence erupted in the country.
Misc World | 208108 hits | 12:12 PM on Monday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Six people are killed in the first attack on a church since jihadist violence erupted in the country.Sri Lanka bans face coverings to prevent terrorists covering up their identity after Easter bombings
Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena used emergency powers to ban any form of face covering in public. The decree means Muslim women in the country will no longer be able to wear veils.
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Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena used emergency powers to ban any form of face covering in public. The decree means Muslim women in the country will no longer be able to wear veils.ISIS leader al-Baghdadi pictured for first time since 2014
Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was pictured in a new video for the first time since July 2014, SITE Intelligence Group said Monday.
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Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was pictured in a new video for the first time since July 2014, SITE Intelligence Group said Monday.Several injured after 'gun man opens fire' in a San Diego Synagogue
The incident is said to have taken place at the Chabad of Poway house of worship sometime after 11:30 local time, the San Diego County Sheriff's Office reported.
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The incident is said to have taken place at the Chabad of Poway house of worship sometime after 11:30 local time, the San Diego County Sheriff's Office reported.How North Korea's ghost ships sneak past sanctions to ship millions in coal around the world
The ships paint false names on their hulls, steal ID numbers from other vessels and trade using ship-to-ship transfers at sea
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The ships paint false names on their hulls, steal ID numbers from other vessels and trade using ship-to-ship transfers at seaSaudi Arabia executes 37 citizens over alleged terrorism offences
Kingdom reports largest mass execution in single day since January 2016 after attacks
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Kingdom reports largest mass execution in single day since January 2016 after attacksMigrant caravan: Mexico detains hundreds in raid
The immigration raid targeted a group of 3,000 Central Americans who are trying to reach the US.
Misc World | 207792 hits | 1:22 PM on Wednesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
The immigration raid targeted a group of 3,000 Central Americans who are trying to reach the US. 'Eat it if you want to': Filipino President Duterte lashes out over Canadian cargo of trashMisc World | 208045 hits | 12:34 PM on Tuesday | posted by Robair
The president of the Philippines says that if Canada doesn't take back tonnes of trash within the next week, he will "declare war" and ship the containers back himself.Heathrow airport protest: Police stop Extinction Rebellion activists blocking road
Young people gather at the airport calling for action on climate change but police say they have "strong plans" to respond.
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Young people gather at the airport calling for action on climate change but police say they have "strong plans" to respond.Wisconsin mom-of-seven pleads guilty to trying to plot ISIS attacks
Waheba Issa Dais, 45, from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has agreed to plead guilty to one count of providing material to support a terrorist group in exchange for another being dropped.
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Waheba Issa Dais, 45, from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has agreed to plead guilty to one count of providing material to support a terrorist group in exchange for another being dropped.Misc World | 208132 hits | 12:40 PM on Sunday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Five police officers are reportedly facing criminal charges for ramming thieves off their mopeds under new policing tactics signed off by Scotland Yard.Zookeeper hospitalized after tiger attack at Topeka Zoo
City officials say a tiger mauled a zookeeper at the Topeka Zoo in northeastern Kansas.
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City officials say a tiger mauled a zookeeper at the Topeka Zoo in northeastern Kansas.Sri Lanka explosions kill at least 207
At least 207 people were killed and hundreds more injured in eight blasts that rocked churches and hotels in and just outside Sri Lanka's capital on Easter Sunday.
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At least 207 people were killed and hundreds more injured in eight blasts that rocked churches and hotels in and just outside Sri Lanka's capital on Easter Sunday.Dad fights off pack of dingoes to save toddler in Australia
The boy had deep cuts on his head from the attack on Fraser Island in Queensland state
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The boy had deep cuts on his head from the attack on Fraser Island in Queensland stateNusrat Jahan Rafi: Burned to death for reporting sexual harassment
Nusrat was set on fire after accusing her headmaster of sexual harassment, but spoke out before dying.
Misc World | 207951 hits | 10:31 AM on Thursday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Nusrat was set on fire after accusing her headmaster of sexual harassment, but spoke out before dying. Canada joins new German-France 'alliance' that doesn't include U.S. | CTV NewsMisc World | 207880 hits | 11:08 AM on Tuesday | posted by Robair
Canada has formally joined a German-French coalition aimed at saving the international world order from destruction by various world dictators and autocrats -- and U.S. President Donald Trump.Coast Guard rescues 23 people marooned in the Gulf of Mexico
The U.S. Coast Guard said it worked with a cruise ship to rescue 23 people adrift for days in the Gulf of Mexico.
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The U.S. Coast Guard said it worked with a cruise ship to rescue 23 people adrift for days in the Gulf of Mexico.Russian belly dancer is jailed for a year in Egypt after she was filmed dancing in a nightclub
Ekaterina Andreeva from Perm Krai, Russia, was sentenced to a year in jail for 'inciting debauchery' at Giza Misdemeanours Court. It comes after a racy video of her dancing emerged last year.
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Ekaterina Andreeva from Perm Krai, Russia, was sentenced to a year in jail for 'inciting debauchery' at Giza Misdemeanours Court. It comes after a racy video of her dancing emerged last year.Chinese blogger detained for wearing 'holy' Communist red scarf with 'revealing' skirt in videos
Symbolising the blood of revolutionary martyrs, the red scarf is worn by members of the Young Pioneers of China, a communist party organisation. The woman was detained and fined.
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Symbolising the blood of revolutionary martyrs, the red scarf is worn by members of the Young Pioneers of China, a communist party organisation. The woman was detained and fined.Back to Canada News
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