Preparing for NATO, Sweden boosts defense spending by 28 per cent
STOCKHOLM – The Swedish government said Monday it wants to increase its defense budget by 28 per cent, putting it on track to reach the military spending target 2 …
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Why is Kim Jong Un heading to Russia?
SEOUL, South Korea – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrived in Russia on Tuesday for a meeting with President Vladimir Putin that is likely to focus on Russia’s …
Libya flooding: 2,000 people believed dead
CAIRO – Mediterranean storm Daniel caused devastating floods in Libya that broke dams and swept away entire neighborhoods in multiple coastal towns in the east of the North African …
Vancouver Chinatown stabbing suspect charged
The man who allegedly stabbed three strangers in Vancouver’s Chinatown Sunday has been identified and charged – and court records show he was confined to a psychiatric facility after …
Wildfire smoke may elevate suicide risk in rural areas: U.S. research
Exposure to wildfire smoke could have a detrimental impact on not only physical health, but also mental health, according to new research from the U.S. which found that air …
Social media uproar erupts over Poilievre public address on flight
Passengers returning to Calgary from the Conservative Party national meeting in Quebec City on a WestJet flight Sunday evening got a short, campaign-style address from party leader Pierre Poilievre. …
Vancouver Chinatown stabbing suspect charged
The man who allegedly stabbed three strangers in Vancouver’s Chinatown Sunday has been identified and charged – and court records show he was confined to a psychiatric facility after …
Turkish cave: American researcher has been rescued
TASELI PLATEAU, Turkiye – Rescuers pulled an American researcher out of a Turkish cave early Tuesday more than a week after he became seriously ill 1,000 metres (more than …
Ukraine news: Pentagon raises question over Elon Musk’s Starlink
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. – SpaceX founder Elon Musk’s refusal to allow Ukraine to use Starlink internet services to launch a surprise attack on Russian forces in Crimea last September …
Informant at heart of Quebec’s secret trial sues for $5.8M
A police informant at the heart of a secret trial in Quebec is suing authorities for roughly $5.8 million, claiming that police and a prosecutor have undermined confidence in …