Donald Trump completed his stunning political comeback Monday when he was sworn in as the 47th U.S. president, during which he promised tariffs, deportations and a new approach to race and gender. Trump uses inaugural speech to declare emergency at Mexican border, but spares Canada — for now. Donald Trump …
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With a show of strength, Hamas sends a message about its grip on Gaza
On Sunday, Hamas militants emerged from the shadows and took centre stage at the handover of the three Israeli hostages. Donning their dress uniforms, their intent appeared to convey messages to the world and their own people, about the group’s endurance and future in Gaza. Cleaned-up militant group emerges from …
Read More »Trump warns he’ll drop economic hammer on Canada next week
Donald Trump has loaded the trade gun. He’s pointed the gun. He hasn’t pulled the trigger one day into his latest presidential term. But he insists it’s coming next week. Sitting in the Oval Office for the first time in four years, Trump said he’s planning to imminently follow through …
Read More »As Trump takes office, Ukrainians are skeptical he can quickly end the war. Some wish he would
Donald Trump, who will be sworn into office on Monday, has vowed to quickly end the war in Ukraine. But Ukrainians are facing uncertainty and a mix of feelings about the new U.S. president. U.S. president-elect’s envoy to Ukraine and Russia has set goal to end war in 100 days. …
Read More »Israel releases 90 imprisoned Palestinians hours after Hamas freed 3 hostages
Hamas said it has handed over to mediators on Sunday the names of the three Israeli female hostages to be released by the group in Gaza, according to a statement. Gaza residents were warned not to move around the Palestinian territory ahead of the ceasefire. The office of Israeli Prime …
Read More »Winter storm watches in Florida ahead of once-in-a-generation storm
Winter storm watches are in effect across much of northern Florida as an extremely rare winter storm targets the northern U.S. Gulf Coast. Some communities could witness the most snow they’ve recorded in living memory, including cities like New Orleans, La., and Mobile, Ala. Communities in the Deep South largely …
Read More »U.S. scientists say their work is under attack. Here’s what that means for Canada
Some U.S. government scientists have been told they can no longer travel for meetings or even join virtual calls with international counterparts, putting a hold on Canadian research and sending a deep chill across the scientific community. Former official says NOAA workforce could be halved, sending ripple effects around the …
Read More »Hamas hands list of hostages’ names to mediators after ceasefire with Israel delayed
Hamas said it has handed over to mediators on Sunday the names of the three Israeli female hostages to be released by the group in Gaza, according to a statement. Gaza residents were warned not to move around the Palestinian territory ahead of the ceasefire. The office of Israeli Prime …
Read More »Canada-led proposal to end international fossil fuel financing dies with incoming Trump administration
A deal on ending public financing for foreign fossil fuel projects — which Canada co-led on the world stage — has died in the face of key holdout countries and the incoming administration of U.S. president-elect Donald Trump. Deal would have phased out certain fossil fuel subsidies and diverted public …
Read More »Why those in L.A. whose homes were spared in wildfires could still face serious health risks
The massive scale of the Los Angeles wildfires means even people whose homes didn’t burn down face health concerns from airborne compounds in the ash and smoke, researchers say. Debris, ash and dirt from fires can contain hazardous substances, health officials caution. When Kate Gammon and her family fled their …
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