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‘I’m in a bad situation’: Yazidi woman hopes to reunite with family who fled to CanadaThe so-called Islamic State (ISIS) launched a ruthless campaign of terror in Iraq in August 2014, attempting to wipe out the Yazidi people, a religious minority group in the country. Jeff Semple has the story of one Yazidi family who survived and eventually fled to Canada, but without one of their daughters.Global NationalNov 20
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Global News’ Jeff Semple investigates the return of ISISA decade ago, the so-called Islamic State massacred its way onto the world stage, taking control of territory in Syria and Iraq, while launching a wave of terrorist attacks around the world. This week, Global’s Jeff Semple is investigating an ISIS resurgence, and joins Miranda Anthistle to discuss what’s behind the spike in recent arrests...Global News at 5 & 6 TorontoNov 18
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Veterans Day: Biden fondly recalls late son Beau asking him to “pin his bars” on his uniformU.S. President Joe Biden honoured Americans who fought for their country during his last Veterans’ Day ceremony while in office. Speaking to gathered military members and their family at Arlington National Cemetery, Biden recalled his son Beau being deployed to Iraq with the Delaware National Guard.U.S. NewsNov 11
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Iran denies accusation of Trump assassination plotThe Iranian regime fiercely denies accusations by Washington, D.C., that one of its citizens had been planning to kill U.S. president-elect Donald Trump. As Bianca Facchinei reports, an Iranian assassination plot — if found to be true — would just confirm Tehran’s already deep distrust of the man who’s about to reclaim the White House.Global NationalNov 9
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Iran says it will negotiate with UN nuclear agency, but not under pressureIran’s nuclear chief said Thursday the country would end an impasse with the United Nations nuclear agency (IAEA) on its atomic program but will not succumb to “pressure.” Relations have soured between Iran and the IAEA over several long-standing issues, including Iran barring the agency’s uranium-enrichment experts from the country.WorldNov 14
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Netanyahu, Trump see ‘eye-to-eye’ on Iran: Israeli PMIsrael Defense Forces (IDF) are hitting Iran-backed Hezbollah militants, pummelling parts of Lebanon on Sunday. There are heightened fears right across the Middle East about how U.S. president-elect Donald Trump will deal with Iran and the fighting in the region. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed he and Trump have already spoken three times since...Global NationalNov 10
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Khamenei threatens Israel, U.S. with ‘crushing response’ over attack on IranIran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei threatened Israel and the U.S. Saturday with a “crushing response” over attacks on Israel and its allies. Iranian officials have increasingly threatened to launch yet another strike against Israel after its Oct. 26 attack on the Islamic Republic that targeted military bases and other locations.Nov 2
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Israel says it avoided oil and nuclear facilities in Iran strikesThe two most powerful armies in the Middle East and arguably the region’s two biggest enemies are on high alert after Israel launched retaliatory airstrikes on Iran early this morning. Israel strategically targeted missile manufacturing sites in Iran, killing four military officers. Israel says it strategically avoided oil production facilities, nuclear sites and civic infrastructure...Oct 26
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Israel strikes Iran: Biden, Starmer call for restraint in wake of attackU.S. President Joe Biden said Saturday he hoped there would be no further escalation after Israel launched a round of strikes on Iranian military targets, in retaliation for an attack earlier in the month by Iran. U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer echoed Biden’s calls for de-escalation, urging “restraint” from both Israel and IranWorldOct 26
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Explosions heard in Tehran as IDF announces Israeli strikes against IranThe Israeli military said on Friday that it is conducting strikes on military targets in Iran, after Iranian state media reported several explosions in the capital of Tehran. The attack has long been expected by both sides, after the Netanyahu government vowed to retaliate for Iran’s own missile attacks earlier this month.Global NationalOct 25
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Israel-Iran: Restraint being urged as tensions rachet up between Middle East foesIn the Middle East all eyes are on Iran and how it might respond to the airstrikes by Israel early Saturday morning. While Israel says it pounded Iranian defence and missile production sites, Iran’s supreme leaders says the attacks should neither be downplayed nor exaggerated. Now, as Iran weighs its response, other nations are urging...Oct 27
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Attack in Iran will show ‘readiness’ of Israel’s air force, defense chief tells pilotsIsraeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant told Air Force crews on Wednesday that, “After we attack in Iran, they will understand in Israel and elsewhere what your preparations have included.”WorldOct 23
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Ayatollah defends Iran’s missile attack on IsraelIranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says his country unleashing at least 180 missiles into Israel on Oct. 1 was “correct, logical, and lawful,” as he made the rare move of leading Friday prayers in Tehran. He also made part of his speech in Arabic, reaching out to members and supporters of Iran’s proxy groups...WorldOct 4
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Sinwar’s death sparks protests and resistance across Jordan, Iran, and West BankProtests erupted in Jordan and Iran on Friday, following the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, who was killed by Israeli forces earlier this week.Oct 18
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U.S. ‘very concerned’ about Israel-Iran classified info leak: White HouseThe U.S. is “very concerned” about the reported leak of highly classified intelligence documents describing Israel’s preparations for a retaliatory strike on Iran, White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre said Monday. Meanwhile, U.S. State Department deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel said in a separate briefing that he didn’t want to speculate about the “purported document,” but that...PoliticsOct 21
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‘Iran is scared to death’ of Netanyahu, John Bolton tells The West BlockFormer U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations (UN) John Bolton says he believes Iran is fearful of the Israeli leadership, but not of U.S. President Joe Biden. Bolton also touches on the current U.S. presidential campaign, revealing how he sees Canadian relations with a possible President Donald Trump, and how he’ll be voting. Mercedes Stephenson...The West BlockOct 13
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Iran’s supreme leader says missile attack on Israel was ‘legal and legitimate’Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei spoke to a large crowd during a sermon on Friday, saying that Iran’s recent missile attack on Israel was “legal and legitimate” and was the minimum punishment for what he called Israel’s crimes.WorldOct 4
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Drone launched at Netanyahu home in Israel as Iran says Sinwar death won’t stop ‘Axis of Resistance’A drone was launched towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s home in the northern Israeli town of Caesarea on Saturday, his spokesperson said, adding that the prime minister was not in the vicinity and there were no casualties.WorldOct 19
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Canada ‘unequivocally’ condemns Iran’s attacks on Israel: JolyCanada’s Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly said on Tuesday after Iran launched a barrage of ballistic missiles on Israel, that Canada condemns the attacks “unequivocally.” She warned Canadians who may still be in Lebanon if they are offered a seat on flight out of Lebanon to “take it” as it’s “time to leave.” The missile attacks...TrendingOct 1
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2 brothers evaded sanctions and illegally shipped equipment to IranCanada and many other countries have imposed sanctions intended to isolate and limit Iran’s international reach. But Global News has learned two brothers evaded those sanctions and illegally shipped equipment to Iran. And as Nathaniel Dove explains, afterwards, the men took steps to hide their identity and have remained in Canada.Global NationalOct 9