U.S. reverses position on Israeli settlements, angering Palestinians
The move will likely anger Palestinians and put the U.S. at odds with other nations working to end the conflict. Continue reading
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Consumer SOS: Hyundai SUV glass roof explodes as 14-month-old girl rides in back seat
By Sean O’Shea Consumer and Investigative Reporter
“We’re really fortunate,” said Christina Truskoski in an interview with Global News. Continue reading
U.S. will take Turkey to task for buying Russian defence system: Trump advisor
Trump’s national security adviser, Robert O’Brien, said Sunday that the United States is still “very upset” by the move to purchase the Russian S-400 system. Continue reading
Mexico invites FBI investigators to help probe recent killing of 9 Americans
Mexico’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement it extended the invitation through a diplomatic note to the U.S. Embassy in Mexico.mexico Continue reading
Cheers instead of boos: Trump gets warm welcome at Alabama football game
Presidents have long used sporting events to woo support, but these events also are a venue for fans to express their own political leanings. Continue reading
Scott Thompson: China moves on beef and pork, but not on the two detained Michaels
In all of the celebrations, Scott Thompson writes, there has been little metion of the two Michaels still detained in a Chinese jail — Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig. Continue reading
Trump has green-lit a wider mission to secure Syrian oil, raising legal questions
Under the new plan, troops would protect a large swath of land controlled by Syrian Kurdish fighters. Continue reading
U.S. diplomat changes testimony, acknowledges quid pro quo over Ukraine aid
Sondland had initially denied knowledge of any link between the aid and Trump’s request that Ukraine investigate the Bidens. Continue reading
Man who repeatedly spoke of hating Jews has been arrested in Colorado temple bomb plot: FBI
The foiled plot is the latest attempted attack against a synagogue in the U.S. just over a year. Continue reading
Trump tariffs designed to revive U.S. steelmakers haven’t quite done the job
By taxing imported steel, Trump risked raising costs for the many U.S. industries that use steel, straining ties with American allies and defying the limits of his authority to unilaterally punish trading partners. Continue reading