Monday, June 14, 2021

Biden brings old hostilities and new grievances to meeting with Putin

RUSSIA-USA/AMBASSADOR

Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin have decades of political experience and share a preference for aviator sunglasses, but don’t expect the highly anticipated summit between the two presidents in Geneva on Wednesday to thaw frozen U.S.-Russian relations, writes Susan Ormiston.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/biden-putin-geneva-summit-1.6064846?cmp=rss

Chinese nuclear plant 'performance issue' reported by its French joint operator

CHINA-NUCLEAR/

The French joint operator of a Chinese nuclear plant near Hong Kong said Monday that the plant is dealing with a "performance issue" but is currently operating within safety limits, following a report of a potential radioactive leak.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/taishan-nuclear-report-gases-1.6064712?cmp=rss

Novavax says large study shows its COVID-19 shot is highly effective

Virus Outbreak Novavax Vaccine

Vaccine maker Novavax said Monday its shot was highly effective against COVID-19 and also protected against variants in a large, late-stage study in the U.S. and Mexico.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/novavax-covid19-drugs-vaccines-coronavirus-pandemic-1.6064682?cmp=rss

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

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Quebec, which has reported fewer than 200 new daily COVID-19 cases for more than a week, is once again easing restrictions in some parts of the province, including Montreal and Quebec City.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/coronavirus-covid19-canada-world-june14-2021-1.6064618?cmp=rss

Russia an 'acute threat,' Britain's top soldier says as NATO leaders convene

Gen. Sir Nick Carter - Britain's defence chief

NATO leaders convened in Brussels to discuss reshaping the military alliance for the future at a time of increased saber-rattling with Russia. In an exclusive interview with CBC News, The head of Britain's military told CBC News in an exclusive interview that Moscow's recent actions mean it is now "an acute threat."



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/nato-leaders-russia-carter-1.6064485?cmp=rss