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Three U.S. troops killed, dozens injured in drone strike by Iran-backed militia – National

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Three U.S. troops killed, dozens injured in drone strike by Iran-backed militia – National

Three American troops were killed and dozens were injured Sunday in a drone strike in northeast Jordan near the Syrian border, the U.S. military said. President Joe Biden blamed Iran-backed militias for the first U.S. fatalities after months of strikes by the groups against American forces across the Middle East amid the Israel-Hamas war. With an increasing risk of military escalation in the region, U.S. officials were … Read more

Iran’s growing influence may be missed as inquiry begins, experts warn – National

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Iran’s growing influence may be missed as inquiry begins, experts warn – National

The highly anticipated public inquiry into foreign election interference is set to begin Monday, examining how countries like China, Russia and India may have tried to meddle in Canadian democracy. But some national security experts warn Iran’s growing influence may be missed, despite how far the regime has “spread its tentacles” in Canada. “Any country … Read more

Holocaust Remembrance Day sparks conversations about global rise of antisemitism – National

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Holocaust Remembrance Day sparks conversations about global rise of antisemitism – National

The only token Hedy Bohm has left from her mother is a handwritten letter from 1939. In fact, all the Holocaust survivor has to show for her life during the Second World War is a notebook and her vivid memories. “I was in hell in Auschwitz. It was truly hell,” Bohm told Global News. It … Read more

Nazi death camp survivors to mark 79th anniversary of liberation on Holocaust Remembrance Day – National

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Nazi death camp survivors to mark 79th anniversary of liberation on Holocaust Remembrance Day – National

A group of survivors of Nazi death camps will mark the 79th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau camp during World War II in a modest ceremony Saturday in southern Poland. About 20 survivors from various camps set up by Nazi Germany around Europe were to lay wreaths at the Death Wall in Auschwitz and hold prayers at … Read more

Sweden’s NATO membership ratified by Turkey, leaving Hungary as lone holdout – National

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Sweden’s NATO membership ratified by Turkey, leaving Hungary as lone holdout – National

Turkey finalized the ratification of Sweden’s membership in NATO on Thursday, bringing the previously nonaligned Nordic country a step closer to joining the military alliance. Hungary now remains the only NATO ally not to have ratified Sweden’s accession. Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson welcomed Turkey’s move, saying on X, formerly known as Twitter: “With this, … Read more

Taiwan reports Chinese ‘combat patrols’ ahead of Beijing-Washington talks – National

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Taiwan reports Chinese ‘combat patrols’ ahead of Beijing-Washington talks – National

Taiwan’s defence ministry said it detected 23 Chinese air force planes operating around Taiwan and carrying out “joint combat readiness patrols” with Chinese warships on Friday, ahead of high-level China-U.S. talks in Thailand. China, which views Taiwan as its own territory, has over the past four years regularly sent warplanes and warships into the skies and waters … Read more

Twin sisters, sold illegally at birth, reunited thanks to TikTok – National

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Twin sisters, sold illegally at birth, reunited thanks to TikTok – National

Two Georgian twins, separated at birth when they were sold to different adoptive families<, have been reunited and have TikTok to thank for bringing them back together. The astonishing story begins 10 years ago when one of the twins, Amy Khvitia, sat watching Georgia’s Got Talent in her godmother’s house near the Black Sea. A … Read more

Canada takes no clear position on ICJ interim ruling in Gaza genocide case – National

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Canada takes no clear position on ICJ interim ruling in Gaza genocide case – National

Canada will continue to closely follow the case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), Foreign Minister Melanie Joly said Friday following an interim ruling that ordered Israel to do all it can to prevent death, destruction and any acts of genocide in Gaza. The ruling did not order a ceasefire. It also … Read more

Israel must take all measures to prevent Gaza genocide, ICJ says in interim ruling

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Israel must take all measures to prevent Gaza genocide, ICJ says in interim ruling

The United Nations’ top court on Friday ordered Israel to do all it can to prevent death, destruction and any acts of genocide in Gaza, but the panel stopped short of ordering Jerusalem to end the military offensive that has laid waste to the Palestinian enclave. In a ruling that will keep Israel under the legal lens for years to come, … Read more

UN agency fires staff after ‘shocking’ allegation of roles in Israel attacks – National

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UN agency fires staff after ‘shocking’ allegation of roles in Israel attacks – National

The United Nations agency charged with delivering aid to Palestinians has fired staff members accused of being involved in the Oct. 7 attacks against Israel, in which 1,200 people were killed. A statement posted to the United Nations Relief and Works agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) website on Friday morning says … Read more