‘Hoax of terrorist activity’: Woman charged after false claims of impending attack in Toronto
A woman who went to four locations and made false claims of an impending terrorist attack is facing charges, Toronto police say.
Crime
Mar 26
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
Australia police says Assyrian church stabbing was terrorist act
A stabbing attack in a Sydney church that wounded four people was a 'terrorist incident' motivated by religious extremism, Australian police said.
World
Apr 16
Ukraine says it foiled a Russian spy plot to assassinate Zelenskyy
Two colonels in the State Guard of Ukraine were detained on suspicion of enacting the plan drawn up by Russia’s Federal Security Service, a statement said.
World
8 hours
Prelude to an assassination: India’s ‘incompetent’ campaign against slain B.C. Sikh leader
Canadian investigators believe Hardeep Nijjar's murder was an escalation of India's campaign against Sikh separatists, and its foreign intelligence agency was behind the killing.
Canada
May 3
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
Antisemitic incidents rose in Canada last year — and after Oct. 7: B’nai Brith
Jewish human rights group B'nai Brith Canada is highlighting an 'astonishing' increase in reports of antisemitism in its annual audit of incidents.
Canada
May 6
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
At UN court, Germany rejects allegations that it’s facilitating Israel conflict
Germany strongly rejected a case brought by Nicaragua at the UN's top court accusing Berlin of facilitating breaches of the Geneva Convention and international humanitarian law.
World
Apr 9
‘Trying not to die’: Tourism operators loaded with debt despite rising demand
Tourism has come roaring back from pandemic lows, but operators say the sector has yet to reach pre-COVID levels.
Lifestyle
Apr 23
Israel suspected of deadly airstrike on Iranian embassy in Syria
Iran's ambassador to Syria claimed five to seven people, including some diplomats, were killed and that Tehran's response would be "harsh."
World
Apr 1
Pope Francis skips Palm Sunday homily as health wavers
Pope Francis decided at the last minute to skip his homily during Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Square, avoiding a strenuous speech at the start of a busy Holy Week.
World
Mar 24
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
Former top U.S. generals say Afghanistan evacuation ‘too slow and too late’
The rare testimony publicly exposed for the first time the strain and differences the military leaders had with the Biden administration in the final days of the war.
U.S. News
Mar 19
UN Security Council calls for ceasefire in Gaza, its 1st demand to halt fighting
The United Nations Security Council on Monday demanded a ceasefire in Gaza during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, its first call to halt fighting.
World
Mar 25
Hate crime probe launched after B.C. activist calls Oct. 7 Hamas attack ‘heroic’
The comments, captured on video and widely shared on social media, were made Friday during a Pro-Palestinian demonstration at the Vancouver Art Gallery.
Crime
May 1
Canada resumes UNRWA funding paused after alleged staff role in Israel attacks
International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen announced Friday that Canada would resume funding the Palestinian aid agency.
Canada
Mar 8
Israel did not express concerns about UNRWA staff before attack: report
Israel said UNRWA employees took part in the Hamas attack. A UN panel has stated "Israel has yet to provide supporting evidence of this.”
World
Apr 22
How Israel’s Iron Dome works as officials say it blocked 99% of Iran strikes
Iran launched more than 300 drones and missiles at Israel on Saturday, according to an Israeli official, and 99 per cent were intercepted.
World
Apr 15
U.S. says it will provide support for Israel’s defense in Iran drone attack
Israel has been on heightened alert since an airstrike last week killed two Iranian generals in Syria.
World
Apr 13