US & World

Experts in online communication, clinical psychology and health-care reform believe there are three key reasons so many members of the public seem to be celebrating an accused killer — and they believe they’ve been festering in plain sight for some time. ‘I think it’s straightforward what’s happening, almost to the …

As tens of thousands of Georgians protest the government’s move to suspend talks to join the European Union, observers say the foreign policy reversal is a shocking change of course for the country once seen as a pro-Western bastion in the region that has been increasingly aligned with Moscow since …

MADRID, Spain — Isak Andic, the founder of Spanish clothing retailer Mango, one of Europe’s largest fashion groups, with nearly 2,800 stores worldwide, died Saturday in an accident, the company said. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez was among the first to pay tribute to the businessman’s “entrepreneurial vision.” While the …

The shooting of insurance CEO Brian Thompson unearthed a wellspring of hatred for his industry. Americans say they want change. But here’s a reality impeding reform in the sector: Most Americans like their health care, and they vote like it.  Despite anger directed at insurance companies, Americans tend to like …

Syrians flooded into streets, markets and mosques on Friday celebrating the recent overthrow of Bashar al-Assad and attending the first Friday prayers since his ouster on Sunday. CBC spoke to people in Damascus about their hopes and fears for the future. Syrians in Damascus celebrate dawn of new era with …

South Korea’s parliament voted Saturday to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol as authorities investigate allegations of rebellion over his controversial Dec. 3 martial law decree that has caused huge political turmoil in the country.  Yoon says he will ‘never give up,’ calls for stability during ‘temporary’ pause. South Korea’s parliament …

An Israeli strike killed at least 30 Palestinians and wounded 50 others who were sheltering in a post office in central Gaza Strip, bringing the death toll on Thursday in the enclave to 66.  Israel says its target was an Islamic Jihad leader of attacks on Israeli civilians and troops. …

Kenn Crossley, a Canadian and the World Food Program’s country director and representative for Syria, says humanitarian workers were told “not to panic” via messages from the opposition, as rebels made their way through the country and ousted the government in 11 days.  Contact made with rebels as they moved …

Syrian rebel leader Ahmad al-Sharaa – better known as Abu Mohammed al-Golani – said in a written statement Wednesday that he would dissolve the security forces of the toppled regime of Bashar al-Assad, news which comes as life slowly returns to the Syrian capital.  Security forces of Bashar Al-Assad will …

Ukraine troops in Kursk have been told to keep holding the line as they believe Russia is preparing to take back the territory before U.S. president-elect Donald Trump takes office in the new year.  Russian Defence Ministry says it recaptured two settlements in Kursk on Monday. Russian defence officials say …