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• In Ukraine’s Kharkiv, a city — and a people — with the strength of concrete

   Whether young or old, residents in Kharkiv have spent the past 24 months among airstrikes and chaos, seeing the injured and knowing not everyone would survive.

  Canada

  Feb 21, 2024
• How Ukrainians are using prosthetics to create a country of ‘superhumans’

  More than a year into Russia's brutal invasion of Ukraine, the country is working to create a society where wounded soldiers and citizens are viewed as superhumans, not victims.

  Canada

  Jun 23, 2023
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• In Ukraine’s Novoselivka, stubborn hope twines its roots amid roses and ruin

  Novoselivka is a tiny village in the Chernihiv Region left in ruins by Russian air strikes near the beginning of the war. Once a week, the breadman arrives.

  Canada

  Jun 22, 2023
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• Nearly 500 days since invasion, Ukraine’s trauma doctors aren’t slowing down

  In the 16 months since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, trauma surgeons and the teams that work with them have been inundated.

  World

  Jun 20, 2023
• How Ukraine’s ‘dragon’ is fanning calls for more air defence systems

  The Gepard anti-aircraft tank being used by a three-man crew working as part of Ukraine's air defence squad is one of the 34 air defence units donated as of June 15 from Germany.

  Canada

  Jun 19, 2023
• The Stone of Destiny’s ancient, ‘iconic’ role in King Charles’ coronation

  The 150-kilogram sandstone block, also known as the Stone of Scone, was used to crown Scottish kings for centuries, before it was stolen by England for its own coronations.

  Canada

  Apr 29, 2023
• Leading Ukrainian official plays it coy on role in Russian oil depot attacks, blames cigarettes

  A fire that broke out at a Russian oil depot on Monday must have been caused by Russians 'smoking cigarettes,' Ukraine’s top defense spokesperson says.

  World

  Apr 27, 2022
• ‘They came here to kill us all’: Ukrainian MP pleads for West to stop Russian airstrikes

  Dmytro Gurin says closing the skies over Ukraine could have stopped the bombing of a children's hospital in Mariupol, and will prevent the further targeting of civilians.

  World

  Mar 9, 2022
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• Russian cyber threat compounds tensions in Ukraine as invasion worries grow

  Moscow's reputation of being a cyber threat could be dangerous throughout the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict, experts tell Global News.

  World

  Feb 3, 2022
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• Canada-bound Afghan family caught in Ukraine-Russia standoff: ‘There is no hope left’

  Amid fears a war will break out between Ukraine and Russia, Jawed Ahmad Haqmal fears his family will be left behind as non-essential Canadian diplomats begin to leave Kyiv.

  Canada

  Feb 2, 2022
• Canadian forces moving to western Ukraine as tensions mount with Russia

  National Defence Minister Anita Anand told reporters Monday Canada’s soldiers are moving west of the Dnieper River — which splits Ukraine — 'out of an abundance of caution.'

  Canada

  Jan 31, 2022
• Diplomats should stay in Ukraine despite destabilization threats, president says

  While many western nations fear a Russian military invasion is becoming possible, Ukrainian officials have repeatedly tried to project calm this week.

  Canada

  Jan 28, 2022
• Canada’s Ukraine support questioned amid Russia standoff. Is it enough?

  Is Canada's current support to Ukraine enough to deter Russia from pursuing an armed conflict, like many western nations fear it will? Experts weigh in.

  Canada

  Jan 27, 2022
• Canada will not send weapons to Ukraine, boosting cyber support and training mission

  Ukraine is grateful for Canada's support, but more can be done, said Oleksiy Danilov, the secretary of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council.

  Canada

  Jan 26, 2022
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• ‘Really hopeless’: Canada-bound Afghan family stuck in Ukraine after fleeing Kabul

  A former interpreter for the Canadian Armed Forces and his 11 relatives were evacuated from Afghanistan by Ukrainian soldiers after the Taliban took control.

  Canada

  Oct 12, 2021
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• Rare Beatles memorabilia, John Lennon interviews uncovered during pandemic cleaning spree

  More than an hour of interview material with famed Beatles singer, songwriter and musician John Lennon has surfaced. The old reels were discovered in a garage in Los Angeles.

  Entertainment

  Sep 26, 2021
• ‘We thought it was a joke’: International opposition to Norwegian whale testing project

  The waters near Lofoten, Norway is the site of a large, multi-year, first of it's kind acoustic testing project.

  Environment

  Jun 17, 2021
• Voters 16, 17 years old cast ballots for the first time in Wales

  With the voting age in Wales and Scotland now at 16, experts say they'd like to see the practice applied in Canada and other Commonwealth countries as well.

  Politics

  May 6, 2021
• Is a single COVID-19 vaccine dose enough for those previously infected?

  Natural post-infection immunity could protect COVID-19 patients, experts say, but more research is needed to influence vaccination strategies.

  Health

  Feb 24, 2021
• How tracking variants of the novel coronavirus is like building a family tree

  Variants of the novel coronavirus are not a new phenomenon. Researchers have been tracking the 'family tree' of SARS-CoV2 since it first emerged.

  Health

  Jan 16, 2021
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• ‘Shining city on a hill’: America’s global image is on the line this U.S. election, experts say

  'I think that most people of the world have really high hopes for the United States and want us to fulfill the vision that we have of ourselves.'

  Politics

  Oct 31, 2020
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• Black amputees face challenges and increased costs for prostheses

  Amputees face many challenges when it comes to getting the right prosthesis but Black amputees may end up paying more to match their skin colour.

  Oct 28, 2020
• U.K. community members rally to feed hungry children after the British government says no

  Conservative members of Parliament voted 322-261 against a Labour Party motion to extend school meal programs to ensure children in need would continue to be fed over the half-term break and through to Easter of 2021.

  Oct 24, 2020
• 10-year-old British boy holds camping marathon to honour late friend, neighbour

  'My friend Rick gave me his tent before he died and made me promise to have an adventure so that’s what I’m doing.'

  World

  Oct 18, 2020
• Barbados to become a republic: What it means for the Crown, the Commonwealth and Canada

  On Sept. 16, Her Excellency Gov. Gen. Dame Sandra Mason told the world Barbados was removing Queen Elizabeth II as its head of state.

  Sep 27, 2020