Congressman, civil rights activist John Lewis has pancreatic cancer

U.S. Congressman John Lewis of Georgia discloses he has pancreatic cancer, and says he will continue serving while being treated.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/john-lewis-congressman-civil-rights-activist-pancreatic-cancer-1.5410323?cmp=rss

California introduces new laws for online privacy, gig economy

California's long tradition of advancing nation-leading legislation continues into the new year, with laws reining in the gig economy, boosting online privacy and discouraging shootings by police, among other potential trend-setters.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/california-new-laws-online-privacy-gig-economy-1.5410262?cmp=rss

Taliban council agrees to temporary ceasefire in Afghanistan

The Taliban said Sunday they have agreed to a temporary ceasefire in Afghanistan, providing a window during which a peace agreement with the United States could be signed.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/taliban-council-agrees-temporary-ceasefire-afghanistan-1.5410207?cmp=rss

Ukraine, eastern rebels swap prisoners in move to end war

Ukrainian forces and Russia-backed rebels in eastern Ukraine began exchanging scores of prisoners Sunday in a move aimed at ending their five-year-long war.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/ukraine-eastern-rebels-prisoner-swap-1.5410102?cmp=rss

Sydney, Australia New Year's fireworks to go ahead despite wildfire threat

Firefighters in Australia worked throughout Sunday to try to contain bushfires across New South Wales before temperatures were due to soar.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/new-year-celebrations-fireworks-sydney-australia-1.5410088?cmp=rss

Missile attack kills 9 at military parade in Yemen's south

A ballistic missile attack ripped through a military parade for a Yemeni southern separatist group that's backed by the United Arab Emirates, killing at least six troops and three children, a spokesperson for the group said Sunday.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/yemen-military-parade-attack-1.5410080?cmp=rss

50 dead as cold wave sweeps through Bangladesh

At least 50 people have died in Bangladesh as cold weather continues to sweep across the country, officials said.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/bangladesh-cold-wave-1.5410074?cmp=rss

5 stabbed at Hanukkah event north of NYC

A man attacked a Hanukkah celebration at a rabbi's home north of New York City late Saturday, stabbing and wounding five people before fleeing in a vehicle, police said.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/hanukkah-stabbing-new-york-state-1.5410076?cmp=rss