8 people killed, including at least 4 women, in shootings at Atlanta-area massage parlours

A 21-year-old man has been captured in southwest Georgia, hours after eight people were killed in shootings at three Atlanta-area massage parlours.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/atlanta-spa-shootings-1.5952751?cmp=rss

Biden: We'll have news soon on sharing U.S. vaccines with other countries

U.S. President Joe Biden says he'll have news soon on sharing excess U.S. vaccines for COVID-19 with other countries. He says he's been talking to some other countries. Canada says it's hoping to get some of the American supply.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/biden-vaccines-canada-1.5952509?cmp=rss

After industry outcry, Ottawa agrees to clarify cross-border travel rules for autoworkers

After complaints from the auto industry, the federal government has agreed to clarify cross-border travel rules for autoworkers during the pandemic, an industry representative tells the CBC following a virtual meeting between Public Safety Minister Bill Blair and stakeholders on Tuesday.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/feds-auto-clarity-border-1.5952175?cmp=rss

At least 58 dead in Niger market shooting

Gunmen on motorcycles attacked and shot dead at least 58 civilians returning from a market in Niger.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/niger-attack-market-1.5952158?cmp=rss

Russia interfered in U.S. election, likely at Putin's behest, intelligence report says

Russian President Vladimir Putin knew of and likely directed a Russian effort to manipulate the 2020 U.S. presidential campaign to benefit former president Donald Trump with "misleading or unsubstantiated allegations" against challenger Joe Biden, U.S. intelligence officials said on Tuesday.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/russia-biden-trump-election-interference-1.5952076?cmp=rss

Some good news from around the world on Tuesday

With much of the world struggling through the COVID-19 pandemic, there are still some good-news stories to report. Here's a brief roundup.

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Canada, Germany sign green energy deal in bid to power fledgling hydrogen sector

Canada and Germany have signed an agreement to team up on green energy innovation and trade — with an eye to hydrogen as the market for the low-carbon fuel heats up.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-germany-energy-transition-1.5951584?cmp=rss

Over half of Canadians say monarchy is obsolete after Harry and Meghan's interview, poll suggests

A new poll suggests just over half of Canadians believe the British monarchy is a relic that Canada should abandon, following Prince Harry and Meghan's explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/monarchy-poll-canadians-meghan-harry-interview-1.5951515?cmp=rss

Moderna begins COVID-19 vaccine trial in kids under age of 12

Moderna Inc. has begun dosing patients in a mid-to-late stage study of its COVID-19 vaccine, mRNA-1273, in children aged six months to less than 12 years, the company said on Tuesday.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/moderna-covid-vaccine-kids-study-1.5951440?cmp=rss

New Dead Sea scrolls found hidden in desert cave in Israel

Israeli archaeologists on Tuesday announced the discovery of dozens of new Dead Sea scroll fragments bearing a biblical text found in a desert cave and believed hidden during a Jewish revolt against Rome nearly 1,900 years ago.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/new-dead-sea-scrolls-1.5951332?cmp=rss

Coronavirus: What's happening in Canada and around the world on Tuesday

Europe's medicines watchdog on Tuesday said the benefits of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine continue to outweigh the risks after several countries halted its use due to concerns about blood clots.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/coronavirus-covid19-canada-world-march16-2021-1.5951243?cmp=rss

Prince Philip leaves hospital after treatment

Britain's Prince Philip left a London hospital on Tuesday after being treated for an infection and undergoing a heart procedure.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/prince-philip-leaves-hospital-1.5951265?cmp=rss

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo accuser speaks with investigators for 4 hours

As New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo tried to return to the business of governing Monday, one of his sexual harassment accusers met via Zoom for more than four hours with investigators working for the state attorney general's office.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/cuomo-accuser-investigator-1.5951230?cmp=rss

As U.S. transitions from climate laggard to climate leader, Canada could be hard-pressed to keep pace

The Biden-Harris administration has proposed climate investments that could dwarf Canada's actions, both at home and abroad, unless we continue building national momentum towards change, write Richard Florizone and Helen Mountford.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/opinion/opinion-canada-us-government-environment-1.5935696?cmp=rss