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Mexico pipeline explosion death toll rises to 66
Forensic experts attempted to separate and count charred heaps of corpses in central Mexico on Saturday after a massive fireball erupted at an illegal pipeline tap, killing at least 66 people.
Misc World | 61 hits | 11:17 AM on Saturday | posted by Strutz
Forensic experts attempted to separate and count charred heaps of corpses in central Mexico on Saturday after a massive fireball erupted at an illegal pipeline tap, killing at least 66 people.
Kirk Woodman, Canadian kidnapped in Burkina Faso, found deadMisc World | 126 hits | 6:31 AM on Thursday | posted by DrCaleb
A Canadian kidnapped in Burkina Faso has been found dead, says his family, two days after he was abducted by gunmen. China criticizes Trudeau’s remarks on death sentence decision, says he should ‘respect rule of law’Misc World | 138 hits | 6:13 AM on Tuesday | posted by DrCaleb
China is expressing ``strong dissatisfaction'' with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over his criticism of a death sentence given to an alleged Canadian drug smuggler at a retrial. People with extreme anti-science views know the least, but think they know the most: studyMisc World | 158 hits | 9:51 AM on Monday | posted by DrCaleb
People often suffer from an 'illusion of knowledge,' write the authors of a new study that finds that people who hold them most extreme views about genetically modified foods know the leastWomen's rights in Saudi Arabia: 'I escaped to seek a better life'
Salwa, 24, tells the BBC that she ran away from her family in Saudi Arabia to seek a better life.
Misc World | 164 hits | 12:52 PM on Sunday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Salwa, 24, tells the BBC that she ran away from her family in Saudi Arabia to seek a better life.Pompeo, at site of Obama's address to Muslim world: 'Age of self-inflicted American shame is over'
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday launched an astonishing rebuke of former President Barack Obama’s foreign policy at the site of Obama’s famous Cairo speech -- declaring that “the age of self-inflicted American shame is over.”
Misc World | 136 hits | 10:17 AM on Friday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday launched an astonishing rebuke of former President Barack Obama’s foreign policy at the site of Obama’s famous Cairo speech -- declaring that “the age of self-inflicted American shame is over.”Saudi teenager goes into hiding following Thailand’s promise not to deport her
Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun, 18, ran away from her family while they were on a trip to Kuwait three days ago and had flown to Thailand in the hope of reaching Australia to seek asylum.
Misc World | 217 hits | 10:53 AM on Monday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun, 18, ran away from her family while they were on a trip to Kuwait three days ago and had flown to Thailand in the hope of reaching Australia to seek asylum.Syrian forces tell Britain to take back the 'filth' who fled the UK to fight for ISIS
British jihadists captured in Syria should be taken back to face trial in the UK or be put before a new international court there, the forces holding them demanded last night.
Misc World | 194 hits | 11:54 AM on Saturday | posted by N_Fiddledog
British jihadists captured in Syria should be taken back to face trial in the UK or be put before a new international court there, the forces holding them demanded last night.Investigation underway after explosion outside AfD office in Saxony
Police have launched a probe after an explosion took place in front of an Alternative for Germany (AfD) party office in the eastern German city of Döbeln.
Misc World | 171 hits | 1:27 PM on Friday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Police have launched a probe after an explosion took place in front of an Alternative for Germany (AfD) party office in the eastern German city of Döbeln. 13 Canadians detained in China since December, when Huawei executive was arrested in CanadaMisc World | 95 hits | 6:11 AM on Friday | posted by DrCaleb
"Of those, we can confirm that at least eight have been released," spokesman Guillaume Bérubé said in a statement.Trump Gives No Timetable For Syria Withdrawal, Vows To Protect Kurdish Fighters
U.S. President Donald Trump has said U.S. forces will withdraw from Syria "over a period of time," insisting he wants to protect U.S.-backed Kurdish fighters battling the Islamic State (IS) extremist group.
Misc World | 140 hits | 10:20 AM on Thursday | posted by N_Fiddledog
U.S. President Donald Trump has said U.S. forces will withdraw from Syria "over a period of time," insisting he wants to protect U.S.-backed Kurdish fighters battling the Islamic State (IS) extremist group.Nikki Haley slams UNESCO as 'corrupt and politically biased' as US, Israel officially quit UN agency
The U.S. and Israel have officially quit the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Monday night, ciiting anti-Israeli bias.
Misc World | 127 hits | 10:27 AM on Wednesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
The U.S. and Israel have officially quit the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Monday night, ciiting anti-Israeli bias. Ex-U.S. marine arrested in Russia on espionage charges while attending wedding in MoscowMisc World | 78 hits | 5:26 AM on Wednesday | posted by DrCaleb
Whelan, 48, who is head of global security for a Michigan-based auto parts supplier, was arrested on Friday.Germany: Man deliberately drives car at pedestrians
A man has driven a car at groups of pedestrians in the Ruhr cities of Bottrop and Essen, injuring five people. Police say there are indications that the driver is mentally ill and holds xenophobic views.
Misc World | 95 hits | 11:05 AM on Tuesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
A man has driven a car at groups of pedestrians in the Ruhr cities of Bottrop and Essen, injuring five people. Police say there are indications that the driver is mentally ill and holds xenophobic views.Goodbye, UNESCO: Israel and US quit UN heritage agency
The countries announced in 2017 that they would withdraw from the UN Educational, Science and Cultural Organization, accusing it of bias against Israel. That went into effect at the stroke of midnight.
Misc World | 98 hits | 11:03 AM on Tuesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
The countries announced in 2017 that they would withdraw from the UN Educational, Science and Cultural Organization, accusing it of bias against Israel. That went into effect at the stroke of midnight.Brazil's 'Tropical Trump' president elect says he will allow all Brazilians to own guns
The statement made by Jair Bolsonaro (pictured), who takes office in January, appealed to many Brazilians who want to use guns for self-defense amid sky-high levels of violent crime.
Misc World | 222 hits | 12:04 PM on Sunday | posted by martin14
The statement made by Jair Bolsonaro (pictured), who takes office in January, appealed to many Brazilians who want to use guns for self-defense amid sky-high levels of violent crime.Indonesia raises alert level for Anak Krakatau volcano
Indonesia has raised the alert level for the erupting Anak Krakatau volcano to the second highest and ordered all flights to steer clear, days after it triggered a tsunami that killed at least 430 people.
Misc World | 256 hits | 10:14 AM on Thursday | posted by Strutz
Indonesia has raised the alert level for the erupting Anak Krakatau volcano to the second highest and ordered all flights to steer clear, days after it triggered a tsunami that killed at least 430 people.Turkey masses tanks on the Syrian border as the US prepares to leave
Tanks, armoured troop carriers and soldiers are gathering along Turkey's southern border as they prepare to move into Syria as soon as US troops leave following Trump's shock announcement.
Misc World | 390 hits | 4:13 PM on Wednesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Tanks, armoured troop carriers and soldiers are gathering along Turkey's southern border as they prepare to move into Syria as soon as US troops leave following Trump's shock announcement.Zimbabwe's scaled-back Christmas celebrations
Zimbabweans have had to scale back their seasonal celebrations as the economic crisis worsens.
Misc World | 388 hits | 11:33 AM on Tuesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Zimbabweans have had to scale back their seasonal celebrations as the economic crisis worsens.Search for tsunami victims continues as death toll tops 400
Indonesian rescuers on Tuesday used drones and sniffer dogs to search for survivors along the devastated west coast of Java hit by a tsunami that killed at least 429 people, warning more victims are expected to be uncovered as the search expands.
Misc World | 286 hits | 9:47 AM on Tuesday | posted by Strutz
Indonesian rescuers on Tuesday used drones and sniffer dogs to search for survivors along the devastated west coast of Java hit by a tsunami that killed at least 429 people, warning more victims are expected to be uncovered as the search expands. This is how you can track where Santa Claus isMisc World | 302 hits | 6:26 PM on Monday | posted by Hyack
Santa has left his workshop in the North Pole with a sleigh full of toys and started his annual delivery to boys and girls around the world. A partial government shut down in the U.S. hasn’t stopped hundreds of volunteers at North American Aerospace Defen Indonesia tsunami: 222 dead and 'many missing' after Anak Krakatoa erupts – latest updates | World news | The GuardianMisc World | 170 hits | 8:10 AM on Sunday | posted by Freakinoldguy
Volcanic activity sent a wave crashing into villages and hotels in a popular tourist area on the Sunda Strait between Java and Sumatra. Follow all the developments here Former Liberal Democrat leader Paddy Ashdown dies aged 77Misc World | 246 hits | 1:47 PM on Saturday | posted by martin14
Stowaways 'threaten crew and take over' container ship heading for Essex
The owners of a cargo ship which was hijacked by stowaways from Nigeria have told of the moment the Special Boat Service (SBS) 'stormed aboard' the ship to secure the situation.
Misc World | 310 hits | 11:13 AM on Saturday | posted by N_Fiddledog
The owners of a cargo ship which was hijacked by stowaways from Nigeria have told of the moment the Special Boat Service (SBS) 'stormed aboard' the ship to secure the situation. Canadian held in China questioned daily without a lawyer: sourcesMisc World | 322 hits | 5:57 AM on Friday | posted by DrCaleb
A former Canadian diplomat detained in China is being denied legal representation and is not allowed to turn the lights off at night, people familiar with the situation said, offering new details on the closely watched case. Bird usually found in Europe or Asia makes mysterious visit to B.C.Misc World | 342 hits | 10:23 PM on Thursday | posted by Hyack
A little thrush that's a long way from home is enchanting bird watchers in British Columbia's southern Interior. A species of thrush usually found in Europe, Asia or North Africa, has been making itself comfortable with a flock of robins in Salmon Arm.Uber driver found not guilty of plotting terror
Uber driver, Mohiussunnath Chowdhury who allegedly attacked police with a samurai sword outside Buckingham Palace has been found not guilty of preparing acts of terrorism.
Misc World | 187 hits | 4:07 PM on Wednesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Uber driver, Mohiussunnath Chowdhury who allegedly attacked police with a samurai sword outside Buckingham Palace has been found not guilty of preparing acts of terrorism.Der Spiegel says top journalist faked stories for years
Publication says Claas Relotius committed journalistic fraud ‘on a grand scale’
Misc World | 235 hits | 1:01 PM on Wednesday | posted by martin14
Publication says Claas Relotius committed journalistic fraud ‘on a grand scale’U.S. sportswear traced to Chinese detention camps holding minorities
Behind locked gates, barbed wire and hundreds of cameras, men and women are sewing sportswear that can end up on U.S. college campuses and sports teams
Misc World | 270 hits | 8:38 AM on Tuesday | posted by DrCaleb
Behind locked gates, barbed wire and hundreds of cameras, men and women are sewing sportswear that can end up on U.S. college campuses and sports teams France prepares chemical weapon in Paris to keep Yellow Vest rioters awayMisc World | 287 hits | 11:50 AM on Monday | posted by N_Fiddledog
French security forces are ready to smother the centre of Paris with a chemical weapon in a bid to keep rioters away from key buildings. The country has been hit by five weekends of violence. Hungarians rally again against 'slave laws'Misc World | 197 hits | 5:44 PM on Sunday | posted by BeaverFever
Strasbourg shooting: Why known extremists can carry out terror attacks
It's often the case that jihadist attacks are carried out by individuals already identified as a risk.
Misc World | 215 hits | 11:36 AM on Sunday | posted by N_Fiddledog
It's often the case that jihadist attacks are carried out by individuals already identified as a risk.Isil defeated in its last Syrian town as jihadists mount final stand
The last Syrian town under the control of Islamic State fell on Friday, marking a defeat for the jihadists which will prove difficult to come back from.
Misc World | 171 hits | 11:13 AM on Sunday | posted by N_Fiddledog
The last Syrian town under the control of Islamic State fell on Friday, marking a defeat for the jihadists which will prove difficult to come back from.Australia recognises West Jerusalem as Israeli capital
PM Scott Morrison says Australia will not immediately move its embassy from Tel Aviv.
Misc World | 242 hits | 10:41 AM on Saturday | posted by N_Fiddledog
PM Scott Morrison says Australia will not immediately move its embassy from Tel Aviv.Venezuelans regret gun ban
As Venezuela continues to crumble under the socialist dictatorship of President Nicolas Maduro, some are expressing words of warning – and resentment –regarding the country’s earlier gun control bill that saw citizens stripped of their weapons-owning righ
Misc World | 284 hits | 1:14 PM on Friday | posted by N_Fiddledog
As Venezuela continues to crumble under the socialist dictatorship of President Nicolas Maduro, some are expressing words of warning – and resentment –regarding the country’s earlier gun control bill that saw citizens stripped of their weapons-owning righ'Racist' Gandhi statue removed from University of Ghana
A statue of the Indian independence leader was opposed by lecturers at the University of Ghana.
Misc World | 317 hits | 10:11 AM on Friday | posted by N_Fiddledog
A statue of the Indian independence leader was opposed by lecturers at the University of Ghana. Edmonton businesses receive bomb threats as part of North America-wide hoaxMisc World | 192 hits | 7:56 AM on Friday | posted by DrCaleb
Police forces in major cities across Canada are investigating multiple bomb threats, as authorities in the U.S. say similar threats sent to dozens of locations appear to be a hoax.Black South African Andile Mngxitama politician says 'kill whites' | Daily Mail Online
Andile Mngxitama says for every one black person killed we will kill five whites. The BLM president threatened to kill cats and dogs owned by whites at the rally over the weekend.
Misc World | 238 hits | 9:34 AM on Thursday | posted by llama66
Andile Mngxitama says for every one black person killed we will kill five whites. The BLM president threatened to kill cats and dogs owned by whites at the rally over the weekend. Ottawa loses contact with Canadian in China who reported being questioned by ChineseMisc World | 286 hits | 2:47 PM on Wednesday | posted by Robair
Ottawa has lost contact with a Canadian citizen in China who reached out to federal officials to say they were being questioned by Chinese authorities, Foreign Affairs Chrystia Freeland said Wednesday. Up to a quarter-million refugees could return to Syria next year, UN estimatesMisc World | 262 hits | 12:14 PM on Wednesday | posted by DrCaleb
Up to 250,000 Syrian refugees could return to their devastated homeland in 2019, while many others face problems with documentation and property that the Damascus government must help resolve, the UN refugee agency said Tuesday. One dead, three hurt in shooting at Christmas market in StrasbourgMisc World | 297 hits | 12:40 PM on Tuesday | posted by martin14
The local fire department of the French city on the German border confirmed to Reuters that one person had been left dead. Fearless Girl statue gets a new home — staring down the N.Y. Stock ExchangeMisc World | 357 hits | 6:16 AM on Tuesday | posted by DrCaleb
The Fearless Girl statue has been moved to her new permanent home in front of the New York Stock Exchange. China pressures U.S., Canada as bail hearing for Huawei exec resumesMisc World | 319 hits | 5:43 AM on Tuesday | posted by DrCaleb
China raised the pressure on the United States and Canada as a bail hearing for a top Chinese technology executive resumed Monday in Vancouver.
A headline in a Communist Party newspaper called Canada's treatment of Meng Wanzhou, the chief financial off Canadian heiress Clare Bronfman paying legal fees for accused in NXIVM sex cult: prosecutorMisc World | 469 hits | 9:03 AM on Wednesday | posted by DrCaleb
U.S. prosecutors allege Bronfman, the Seagram’s heiress, has been paying the legal fees of defendants and advising them to keep silent Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques blasts off into spaceMisc World | 317 hits | 6:51 AM on Monday | posted by DrCaleb
Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques is making his way to the International Space Station with two other astronauts after a Russian Soyuz rocket blasted off from Kazakhstan this morning. Ukraine closes border to Russian men of combat age, citing invasion fearsMisc World | 491 hits | 6:08 AM on Friday | posted by DrCaleb
Ukrainian officials on Friday barred Russian males between ages 16 and 60 from travelling to the country in the latest escalation of tensions between the neighbours.Drug overdoses, suicides cause drop in 2017 US life expectancy; CDC director calls it a 'wakeup call'
Life expectancy in the United States declined from 2016 to 2017, yet the 10 leading causes of death remained the same, government researchers say. Increasing drug overdose deaths and suicides may explain this slight downtick. CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfi
Misc World | 411 hits | 5:52 AM on Friday | posted by DrCaleb
Life expectancy in the United States declined from 2016 to 2017, yet the 10 leading causes of death remained the same, government researchers say. Increasing drug overdose deaths and suicides may explain this slight downtick. CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfi After car hits Thai elephant, animal kills driverMisc World | 408 hits | 6:14 AM on Thursday | posted by DrCaleb
Police say a man was killed by a wild elephant after his speeding car hit the animal near a national park in northeastern Thailand.US judge delays ruling on 'interesting' Julian Assange case
A legal challenge seeks to reveal purported charges in Virginia against the Wikileaks founder.
Misc World | 241 hits | 6:43 AM on Wednesday | posted by DrCaleb
A legal challenge seeks to reveal purported charges in Virginia against the Wikileaks founder.Massive cow named Knickers has been deemed too large to eat
A massive Australian cow named Knickers has been spared the slaughterhouse and the dinner table thanks to its sheer size.
Misc World | 314 hits | 6:12 AM on Wednesday | posted by DrCaleb
A massive Australian cow named Knickers has been spared the slaughterhouse and the dinner table thanks to its sheer size.Back to Canada News
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