France, Spain tighten security as Islamic State threatens Champions League games
British police said they were aware of reports of threats and had a robust policing plan in place ahead of Arsenal's match against Bayern Munich in London on Tuesday night.
World
Apr 9
Russia would be ‘cynical’ to blame Moscow attack on Ukraine, Macron says
Russia challenged Western assertions that the Islamic State militant group orchestrated the gun attack, accusing Washington of covering for Ukraine.
World
Mar 25
Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony may be moved from Seine amid security fears
France is on high security alert ahead of the Paris Olympics and Paralympics, which are expected to draw millions of visitors to the country.
World
Apr 15
Defence lawyer for Calgary man accused in terrorism case wants charges stayed
The lawyer for a Calgary man accused of committing terrorism offences over a decade ago argues charges should be stayed because of court delays.
Crime
Apr 15
Concert attack has sparked jump in army recruitment, Russia claims
Russia says it's seen a significant jump in the number of people signing contracts to join the armed forces since last month's deadly attack on a concert hall near Moscow.
World
Apr 3
Terrorism peace bond hearing set for Calgary teen in TikTok video case
A Calgary teenager arrested over alleged terrorism-related posts on TikTok and other social media sites is to face a two-day peace bond hearing in late October.
Crime
Mar 15
Russia hits Kyiv in missile strike, Ukraine says
A three-story building in central Kyiv was badly damaged in a Russian missile attack on Monday that saw missile debris fall in three other districts of the city, officials said.
World
Mar 25
Terror threat in Canada ‘elevated’ after Moscow attack, says Petraeus
David Petraeus told The West Block host Mercedes Stephenson that the scale of Moscow's attack makes the current state of extremism and terrorist capabilities “very worrisome.”
Canada
Mar 31
Suspects of Moscow concert hall attack appear in court
Suspects in the Russia concert hall attack arrived at a Moscow district court on Sunday night. One of the suspects was led blindfolded into the courtroom.
World
Mar 24
Canada echoes U.S. warning of ‘imminent terrorism risk’ in Moscow
The Canadian government is echoing a warning from the U.S. embassy in Russia of an 'imminent terrorism risk' in Moscow over the next 48 hours.
Canada
Mar 8
Israel must protect Gaza civilians to ensure U.S. support, Biden tells Netanyahu
Biden in the call also told Netanyahu that an “immediate ceasefire is essential” and urged Israel to reach deal "without delay," according to the White House.
World
Apr 4
Pope Francis appeals for peace in Gaza and Ukraine during Easter Mass address
Pope Francis rallied from a winter-long bout of respiratory problems to lead some 60,000 people in Easter celebrations Sunday.
World
Mar 31
Moscow attack suspects appear beaten in court, raising questions of torture
Two of the suspects pleaded guilty to the Moscow attack, which claimed over 130 lives, though the state of the men raised questions about whether they were speaking freely.
World
Mar 25
Islamic State says it’s responsible for deadly Iran suicide bomb attacks
Wednesday's attack in Kerman, which targeted a commemoration for an Iranian general slain in a 2020 U.S. drone strike, killed at least 84 people and wounded an additional 284.
World
Jan 4
The West Block — Episode 29, Season 13
Gen, David Petraeus on the role of the United States and Canada in trying to quell global violence, and Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault on the carbon price increase.
Canada
Mar 31
What is a halal mortgage? How interest-free home financing works in Canada
As part of the 2024 federal budget released last week, Ottawa said it is 'exploring new measures to expand access to alternative financing products, like halal mortgages.'
Money
Apr 23
Terrorism threat high in Africa and Afghanistan, rising in Europe: UN experts
The experts said the the Taliban and al-Qaida remain close, and “the high concentration of terrorist groups” in Afghanistan is undermining security in the region.
World
Feb 1
Pig carcass left outside halal grocery store in London, Ont., police investigating
London, Ont., police are investigating after a pig carcass was left outside of a halal grocery store in the city.
Canada
Mar 26
G7 countries pushing for Iran sanctions over attack on Israel
Germany, a staunch ally of Israel, has been among the chorus of European and U.S. leaders urging Israel to de-escalate tensions and not retaliate for Tehran’s attack.
World
Apr 17
Canada’s foreign interference inquiry hears diaspora fears: ‘People are watching you’
Members of diaspora communities are slated to testify as a federal inquiry begins two weeks of hearings into foreign meddling allegations and how the government responded to them.
Canada
Mar 27