Green New Deal sparks ongoing debate as Republicans label it economy killer
The climate change plan has broad support among Democratic activists, and all six of the 2020 presidential contenders serving in the Senate have signed on as co-sponsors, putting it at the forefront of the party’s sprawling primary race. Continue reading
Thailand holds first election since military coup in 2014
Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, the army chief who led the coup, is hoping to extend his hold on power after engineering a new political system that aims to stifle the influence of big political parties not aligned with the military. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Ottawa’s ill-conceived plan to ‘help’ the media only makes matters worse
A government with a publicly stated interest in helping journalism flourish has managed to do great swaths of the profession a tremendous disservice, Rob Breakenridge says. Continue reading
‘It doesn’t matter’: End of Mueller probe met with underwhelmed public reaction
For all the expected splash of Robert Mueller’s report, it arrived with more of a thud, thanks to the secrecy surrounding it. Few saw reason to think it would sway many opinions in a divided republic. Continue reading
Canada will give $3.5 million to aid African nations reeling from Cyclone Idai
Tropical Cyclone Idai has killed more than 700 people in Malawi, Mozambique and Zimbabwe so far. Continue reading
Jared Kushner co-operating with House Democrats’ probe into obstruction of justice: source
Among the Judiciary Committee’s aims are determining if Trump obstructed justice by ousting perceived enemies at the Justice Department. Continue reading
FAA expects to review Boeing’s fix for 737 MAX aircraft next week
Boeing said it will pay to train airline pilots on its 737 MAX aircraft. Continue reading
Despite losing all territory, Islamic State’s leader is still at large
With a $25 million U.S. bounty on his head, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is the world’s most wanted man, with his whereabouts unknown. Continue reading
Here’s how Congress learned the Mueller investigation was over
Before dawn, television crews and photographers began lining the sidewalk outside Mueller’s Washington office. Continue reading
Boeing 737 MAX 8 training requirements may not have been enough, Ethiopian Airlines CEO says
Ethiopian Airlines insists the carrier’s pilots went through all the extra training required by Boeing and the FAA to fly the 737 MAX 8 jet. Continue reading
Italy becomes first G7 member to join China’s Belt and Road economic program
Italian Premier Giuseppe Conte and Chinese President Xi Jinping attended a ceremony in Rome where 29 separate protocols of the memorandum were signed by both governments in front of the flags of China, Italy and the European Union. Continue reading
From the anti-vaxxers to flat earthers: what makes people distrust science?
From the anti-vaccine movement to the belief that the earth is flat, there seems to a growing distrust of science and institutions, and experts say it’s difficult to come up with an antidote to the erosion. Continue reading
Scheer says Trudeau admires China’s ‘basic dictatorship’ in reference to 2013 remark
Scheer was seemingly referring to comments made by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau several years ago, suggesting that China’s authoritarian political system had contributed to its economic success. Continue reading
‘I am truly sorry’: Robert Kraft apologizes after charges of soliciting prostitution
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft apologized on Saturday in his first public statement since he was charged for soliciting prostitution in Florida last month. Continue reading
How a toxic ‘fight club’ of internet trolls enabled the New Zealand mosque shooting
The mosque shooting in New Zealand emerged from the same toxic corner of the internet that fuelled massacres in Pittsburgh, Quebec City and Toronto. Continue reading
115 reported killed in attack on Mali village
The victims “included pregnant women, young children and the elderly,” according to a local official. Continue reading
Canada will give $3.5 million to aid African nations reeling from Cyclone Idai
Tropical Cyclone Idai has killed more than 700 people in Malawi, Mozambique and Zimbabwe so far. Continue reading
How Robert Mueller managed to protect his Trump-Russia probe from leaks
Operating in secrecy in a nondescript glass-and-concrete office, Mueller’s team has unearthed secrets that have led to bombshell charges against several of President Donald Trump’s aides. Continue reading
Why New Zealand’s Jacinda Ardern has the world’s attention
New Zealand’s prime minister is winning global acclaim for her handling of the deadly Christchurch mosque attack. Continue reading
Norway cruise passengers rescued by helicopter after ship’s engine fails
The ship, which had about 1,300 passengers and crew on board, had sent out a mayday signal as it had been drifting towards land. Continue reading
Green New Deal sparks ongoing debate as Republicans label it economy killer
The climate change plan has broad support among Democratic activists, and all six of the 2020 presidential contenders serving in the Senate have signed on as co-sponsors, putting it at the forefront of the party’s sprawling primary race. Continue reading
Thailand holds first election since military coup in 2014
Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, the army chief who led the coup, is hoping to extend his hold on power after engineering a new political system that aims to stifle the influence of big political parties not aligned with the military. Continue reading
‘It doesn’t matter’: End of Mueller probe met with underwhelmed public reaction
For all the expected splash of Robert Mueller’s report, it arrived with more of a thud, thanks to the secrecy surrounding it. Few saw reason to think it would sway many opinions in a divided republic. Continue reading
Canada will give $3.5 million to aid African nations reeling from Cyclone Idai
Tropical Cyclone Idai has killed more than 700 people in Malawi, Mozambique and Zimbabwe so far. Continue reading
FAA expects to review Boeing’s fix for 737 MAX aircraft next week
Boeing said it will pay to train airline pilots on its 737 MAX aircraft. Continue reading
Despite losing all territory, Islamic State’s leader is still at large
With a $25 million U.S. bounty on his head, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is the world’s most wanted man, with his whereabouts unknown. Continue reading
Boeing 737 MAX 8 training requirements may not have been enough, Ethiopian Airlines CEO says
Ethiopian Airlines insists the carrier’s pilots went through all the extra training required by Boeing and the FAA to fly the 737 MAX 8 jet. Continue reading
Italy becomes first G7 member to join China’s Belt and Road economic program
Italian Premier Giuseppe Conte and Chinese President Xi Jinping attended a ceremony in Rome where 29 separate protocols of the memorandum were signed by both governments in front of the flags of China, Italy and the European Union. Continue reading
Scheer says Trudeau admires China’s ‘basic dictatorship’ in reference to 2013 remark
Scheer was seemingly referring to comments made by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau several years ago, suggesting that China’s authoritarian political system had contributed to its economic success. Continue reading
‘I am truly sorry’: Robert Kraft apologizes after charges of soliciting prostitution
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft apologized on Saturday in his first public statement since he was charged for soliciting prostitution in Florida last month. Continue reading
Norway cruise passengers rescued by helicopter after ship’s engine fails
The ship, which had about 1,300 passengers and crew on board, had sent out a mayday signal as it had been drifting towards land. Continue reading
Democrats plot strategy while awaiting release of Mueller findings
Democrats planned meetings by phone on Saturday to share what they know about the probe and to discuss how to move forward. Continue reading
Enbridge spent $11M lobbying Minnesota over Line 3 pipeline in 2018
Minnesota Public Radio News reports that it marks the second consecutive year Enbridge has outspent all other lobbyists in the state. Continue reading
Barbra Streisand apologizes after appearing to defend Michael Jackson’s ‘sexual needs’
Streisand was quoted as saying she “absolutely” believed the accusers, but also raised eyebrows by saying Michael Jackson’s “sexual needs were his sexual needs.” Continue reading
115 reported killed in attack on Mali village
The victims “included pregnant women, young children and the elderly,” according to a local official. Continue reading
U.S.-backed forces proclaim ‘destruction’ of Islamic State after seizing Syrian village
U.S.-backed forces proclaimed the capture of Islamic State’s last territory in Syria on Saturday. Continue reading
Anti-Brexit march takes over London as protesters demand 2nd referendum
Hundreds of thousands of people opposed to Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union marched through central London on Saturday. Continue reading
Creditor protection granted to Rothmans, Benson & Hedges in $15B Quebec lawsuit
Rothmans, Benson & Hedges has become the third tobacco company to receive a temporary reprieve from compensating 100,000 Quebec smokers after securing creditor protection in an Ontario court on Friday. Continue reading
How Robert Mueller managed to protect his Trump-Russia probe from leaks
Operating in secrecy in a nondescript glass-and-concrete office, Mueller’s team has unearthed secrets that have led to bombshell charges against several of President Donald Trump’s aides. Continue reading
Tempers flare as counter-protesters outnumber attendees at far-right rally in Toronto
There was a heavy police presence in the area as officers tried to prevent clashes. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Ottawa’s ill-conceived plan to ‘help’ the media only makes matters worse
A government with a publicly stated interest in helping journalism flourish has managed to do great swaths of the profession a tremendous disservice, Rob Breakenridge says. Continue reading
Jared Kushner co-operating with House Democrats’ probe into obstruction of justice: source
Among the Judiciary Committee’s aims are determining if Trump obstructed justice by ousting perceived enemies at the Justice Department. Continue reading
Here’s how Congress learned the Mueller investigation was over
Before dawn, television crews and photographers began lining the sidewalk outside Mueller’s Washington office. Continue reading
From the anti-vaxxers to flat earthers: what makes people distrust science?
From the anti-vaccine movement to the belief that the earth is flat, there seems to a growing distrust of science and institutions, and experts say it’s difficult to come up with an antidote to the erosion. Continue reading
How a toxic ‘fight club’ of internet trolls enabled the New Zealand mosque shooting
The mosque shooting in New Zealand emerged from the same toxic corner of the internet that fuelled massacres in Pittsburgh, Quebec City and Toronto. Continue reading
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