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Canadian organizations grapple with Jean Vanier's legacy after sex abuse report
- February 26, 2020
L'Arche International said in a report that Vanier - a prominent Catholic figure who died at the age of 90 previous year - had relationships with at least six women between 1975 and 1990 where he "used his power over them to take advantage of them". (more...)
- February 26, 2020
L'Arche International said in a report that Vanier - a prominent Catholic figure who died at the age of 90 previous year - had relationships with at least six women between 1975 and 1990 where he "used his power over them to take advantage of them". (more...)
G-20 finance heads eye impact of coronavirus outbreak on growth
- February 26, 2020
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin played down the importance of the language included, calling it a "purely factual" reference to work being done by the FSB. "The local weather disaster is upon us", Kristalina Georgieva , the I.M.F.'s managing director, stated Friday at an occasion in Riyadh on the eve of the G20. (more...)
- February 26, 2020
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin played down the importance of the language included, calling it a "purely factual" reference to work being done by the FSB. "The local weather disaster is upon us", Kristalina Georgieva , the I.M.F.'s managing director, stated Friday at an occasion in Riyadh on the eve of the G20. (more...)
Trains between Italy and Austria resume after passengers test negative for coronavirus
- February 26, 2020
Authorities also confirmed two more deaths of patients with viruses, which brings the number of deaths to seven. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the outbreak an worldwide health emergency. "The further procedure is now being discussed together with the Italian authorities". French Health Minister Olivier Veran said that authorities were getting ready for a possible outbreak in France of the new virus. (more...)
- February 26, 2020
Authorities also confirmed two more deaths of patients with viruses, which brings the number of deaths to seven. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the outbreak an worldwide health emergency. "The further procedure is now being discussed together with the Italian authorities". French Health Minister Olivier Veran said that authorities were getting ready for a possible outbreak in France of the new virus. (more...)
Coronavirus is China's biggest health emergency: Xi Jinping
- February 26, 2020
Canada has taken major steps to prevent the kind of tragedy that befell Ontario during the outbreak of SARS in 2003 that led to 44 deaths, including the creation of the Public Health Agency of Canada to co-ordinate a nationwide response. Canada has confirmed nine cases of novel coronavirus, six of which are in B.C. They say they are willing to help China in the fight against coronavirus. (more...)
- February 26, 2020
Canada has taken major steps to prevent the kind of tragedy that befell Ontario during the outbreak of SARS in 2003 that led to 44 deaths, including the creation of the Public Health Agency of Canada to co-ordinate a nationwide response. Canada has confirmed nine cases of novel coronavirus, six of which are in B.C. They say they are willing to help China in the fight against coronavirus. (more...)
South Korea Sees Record Jump in Virus Cases to 433
- February 26, 2020
Yesterday, though, it returned to its prior way of counting, a decision sure to aggravate observers who say consistency is key to understanding COVID-19's path. Health minister Katsunobu Kato said on Sunday that Japan had lost track of the route of some of the infection cases, which have tripled in the past week to more than 90. (more...)
- February 26, 2020
Yesterday, though, it returned to its prior way of counting, a decision sure to aggravate observers who say consistency is key to understanding COVID-19's path. Health minister Katsunobu Kato said on Sunday that Japan had lost track of the route of some of the infection cases, which have tripled in the past week to more than 90. (more...)
Mom of missing toddler accused of filing false police report
- February 26, 2020
Investigators thought they had a stroke of good fortune Friday, when two Tennessee residents were arrested by North Carolina law enforcement . "So do we", Tennessee Bureau of Investigation spokesman Josh DeVine said in a video on social media this week, NBC News reported. (more...)
- February 26, 2020
Investigators thought they had a stroke of good fortune Friday, when two Tennessee residents were arrested by North Carolina law enforcement . "So do we", Tennessee Bureau of Investigation spokesman Josh DeVine said in a video on social media this week, NBC News reported. (more...)
Trump Expresses Optimism for US Peace Deal with Taliban
- February 26, 2020
Upon its successful completion, according to statements by the U.S. and Taliban, a peace deal negotiated between the two sides over the past 18 months in Doha, will be signed on February 29. But while the deal could mean an end to that war and the large USA military presence in Afghanistan, critics say the U.S.is agreeing to withdraw in exchange for Taliban promises the militant group has no interest or ability to keep. (more...)
- February 26, 2020
Upon its successful completion, according to statements by the U.S. and Taliban, a peace deal negotiated between the two sides over the past 18 months in Doha, will be signed on February 29. But while the deal could mean an end to that war and the large USA military presence in Afghanistan, critics say the U.S.is agreeing to withdraw in exchange for Taliban promises the militant group has no interest or ability to keep. (more...)
Judge Rejects Roger Stone's Attempt To Remove Her From His Case
- February 26, 2020
She detailed comments about jurors made by Trump in tweets , by Fox News commentator and Trump supporter Tucker Carlson and right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones. Trump had already meddled in Stone's sentencing, sparking a scandal that saw the case prosecutors resign after the Department of Justice said it would revise their suggestion of seven to nine years behind bars. (more...)
- February 26, 2020
She detailed comments about jurors made by Trump in tweets , by Fox News commentator and Trump supporter Tucker Carlson and right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones. Trump had already meddled in Stone's sentencing, sparking a scandal that saw the case prosecutors resign after the Department of Justice said it would revise their suggestion of seven to nine years behind bars. (more...)
7 dead, dozens injured after citizenship law protests in New Delhi
- February 26, 2020
India's capital has been a hotbed of protests against the law, which eases the path of non-Muslims from three neighboring Muslim-dominated countries to gain Indian citizenship. Owaisi said. He offered few details about what was discussed. The pair did announce $3 billion in defence deals, including for the sale of naval helicopters, proof of their deepening strategic alliance to counter the rise of China in the region. (more...)
- February 26, 2020
India's capital has been a hotbed of protests against the law, which eases the path of non-Muslims from three neighboring Muslim-dominated countries to gain Indian citizenship. Owaisi said. He offered few details about what was discussed. The pair did announce $3 billion in defence deals, including for the sale of naval helicopters, proof of their deepening strategic alliance to counter the rise of China in the region. (more...)
OPP Are Swarming VIA Rail Blockades And Taking Down Protestors
- February 26, 2020
It's not clear exactly how much support there is within the broader Wet'suwet'en community for the pipeline or the protests, though some have told the media there are splits within the community. 21 to show support for hereditary chiefs of the Wet'suwet'en First Nation in northwestern British Columbia , who are inspiring nationwide blockades with their stand against the Coastal Gas Link (CGL) pipeline crossing their territory. (more...)
- February 26, 2020
It's not clear exactly how much support there is within the broader Wet'suwet'en community for the pipeline or the protests, though some have told the media there are splits within the community. 21 to show support for hereditary chiefs of the Wet'suwet'en First Nation in northwestern British Columbia , who are inspiring nationwide blockades with their stand against the Coastal Gas Link (CGL) pipeline crossing their territory. (more...)
South Korea leader calls for 'unprecedented' steps to stop coronavirus
- February 26, 2020
In two separate reports today, Italy reported 16 cases, 14 in Lombardy region and 2 in neighboring Veneto region, Reuters reported. Two people infected with the virus have died. They are now discounting cases that had come back negative after laboratory tests. The mayor of Daegu, South Korea's fourth-largest city, urged residents to stay indoors after a spike in infections linked to a church congregation. (more...)
- February 26, 2020
In two separate reports today, Italy reported 16 cases, 14 in Lombardy region and 2 in neighboring Veneto region, Reuters reported. Two people infected with the virus have died. They are now discounting cases that had come back negative after laboratory tests. The mayor of Daegu, South Korea's fourth-largest city, urged residents to stay indoors after a spike in infections linked to a church congregation. (more...)
Ousted acting spy chief Maguire formally resigns from USA government
- February 26, 2020
He had a point. Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia, the ranking Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee, said the president had "selected an individual without any intelligence experience to serve as the leader of the nation's intelligence community in an acting capacity". (more...)
- February 26, 2020
He had a point. Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia, the ranking Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee, said the president had "selected an individual without any intelligence experience to serve as the leader of the nation's intelligence community in an acting capacity". (more...)
Italy considering 'further measures' after coronavirus outbreak infects 51, kills two
- February 26, 2020
Four U.K. nationals from the Diamond Princess who tested positive for the virus are being treated at hospitals in Japan. But when the friend tested negative for the virus attention turned to several Chinese residents who frequent the same cafe visited by the stricken man. (more...)
- February 26, 2020
Four U.K. nationals from the Diamond Princess who tested positive for the virus are being treated at hospitals in Japan. But when the friend tested negative for the virus attention turned to several Chinese residents who frequent the same cafe visited by the stricken man. (more...)
Huge sandstorm hits Spanish islands
- February 26, 2020
The City Councils of Las Palmas in Gran Canaria and Puerto de la Cruz on the north coast of Tenerife announced that the weekend's carnival events have also been canceled, while the Canary Islands Football Federation suspended all of Sunday's matches. (more...)
- February 26, 2020
The City Councils of Las Palmas in Gran Canaria and Puerto de la Cruz on the north coast of Tenerife announced that the weekend's carnival events have also been canceled, while the Canary Islands Football Federation suspended all of Sunday's matches. (more...)
Iran Announces Closure Of Universities, Schools As Coronavirus Death Toll Rises
- February 26, 2020
Iranian health authorities on Friday reported two more deaths from the new virus that emerged in China and said the fatalities were from among 13 new confirmed cases of the virus in Iran . New research suggesting the virus is more contagious than previously thought has added to the worldwide alarm over the outbreak. Nearly 80,000 people have been infected worldwide, with the vast majority being reported in China. (more...)
- February 26, 2020
Iranian health authorities on Friday reported two more deaths from the new virus that emerged in China and said the fatalities were from among 13 new confirmed cases of the virus in Iran . New research suggesting the virus is more contagious than previously thought has added to the worldwide alarm over the outbreak. Nearly 80,000 people have been infected worldwide, with the vast majority being reported in China. (more...)
Turkish officials say 9 dead in quake
- February 26, 2020
The Disaster and Emergency Management Directorate (AFAD) said 144 tents for families affected by the quake had been dispatched. The quake hit the Iranian city of Khoy and affected villages in the Turkish province of Van according to officials. (more...)
- February 26, 2020
The Disaster and Emergency Management Directorate (AFAD) said 144 tents for families affected by the quake had been dispatched. The quake hit the Iranian city of Khoy and affected villages in the Turkish province of Van according to officials. (more...)
Iran reports record low turnout for general election
- February 26, 2020
The disqualification of more than 7,000 potential candidates, majority reformists and moderates, raised the possibility of lower-than-usual turnout. Iran is holding important national elections Friday, choosing members of its parliament as well as its Assembly of Experts , the clerics who have the power to select the country's supreme leader. (more...)
- February 26, 2020
The disqualification of more than 7,000 potential candidates, majority reformists and moderates, raised the possibility of lower-than-usual turnout. Iran is holding important national elections Friday, choosing members of its parliament as well as its Assembly of Experts , the clerics who have the power to select the country's supreme leader. (more...)
Lori Vallow, Mother of Missing Idaho Children, Arrested in Hawaii
- February 26, 2020
A hearing is expected to be held on Kaua'i today for 47-year-old Lori Vallow Daybell who was arrested on Thursday in relation to an investigation into her missing children, being conducted by the Rexburg Police Department in Idaho . Hempey said Vallow does not have a passport. Charles had filed for divorce, saying in court documents that he feared she would kill him and that she'd developed odd, doomsday-cult-like beliefs, reportedly calling herself "a god assigned to carry out the work ... (more...)
- February 26, 2020
A hearing is expected to be held on Kaua'i today for 47-year-old Lori Vallow Daybell who was arrested on Thursday in relation to an investigation into her missing children, being conducted by the Rexburg Police Department in Idaho . Hempey said Vallow does not have a passport. Charles had filed for divorce, saying in court documents that he feared she would kill him and that she'd developed odd, doomsday-cult-like beliefs, reportedly calling herself "a god assigned to carry out the work ... (more...)
Israeli Military and Gaza Militants Clash
- February 26, 2020
Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility for the rockets, calling them a response to the killing of one its fighters along the Gaza border early Sunday. Islamic Jihad said the man killed along the border was a militant. It said over 90% of the rockets were intercepted. A few Israelis suffered minor injuries while running to bomb shelters, the news outlet reported. (more...)
- February 26, 2020
Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility for the rockets, calling them a response to the killing of one its fighters along the Gaza border early Sunday. Islamic Jihad said the man killed along the border was a militant. It said over 90% of the rockets were intercepted. A few Israelis suffered minor injuries while running to bomb shelters, the news outlet reported. (more...)
"I Did Everyone A Favor": Inmate Confesses To Killing Two Child Molesters
- February 26, 2020
Both were serving life sentences with the possibility of parole for aggravated sexual assault of a child under 14 years old, the department said . In the letter, he defended his steps, producing: "Getting a lifer, I'm in a one of a kind place exactly where I at times have access to these people today and I have so tiny to drop". (more...)
- February 26, 2020
Both were serving life sentences with the possibility of parole for aggravated sexual assault of a child under 14 years old, the department said . In the letter, he defended his steps, producing: "Getting a lifer, I'm in a one of a kind place exactly where I at times have access to these people today and I have so tiny to drop". (more...)
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