Thursday, September 2, 2021

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga to step down as leader at end of month

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Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said Friday he won't run for leadership of the governing party at the end of this month, paving the way for a new Japanese leader after just a year in office.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/japan-prime-minister-step-down-1.6163464?cmp=rss

No jail time for limo company operator behind N.Y. crash that killed 20

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The operator of a limousine company was spared prison time Thursday in a 2018 crash that killed 20 people when catastrophic brake failure sent a stretch limo full of birthday revelers hurtling down a hill in upstate New York.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/limo-accident-20-killed-no-jail-time-1.6163085?cmp=rss

Virgin Galactic banned from further space launches until probe of July flight complete

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The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said Thursday that Virgin Galactic cannot launch anyone into space again until an investigation is complete into a mishap that occurred during July's flight with founder Richard Branson.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/virgin-galactic-banned-faa-probe-1.6162855?cmp=rss

Key Afghan-Pakistan border crossing a crush of commerce waiting to move

Key Afghan-Pakistan border crossing a crush of commerce waiting to move

The CBC's Susan Ormiston reports from Torkham border crossing in Pakistan on the critical goods waiting to cross between Afghanistan and Pakistan.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/key-afghan-pakistan-border-crossing-a-crush-of-commerce-waiting-to-move-1.6162803?cmp=rss

Abba is back, announces new album and virtual concert after 40 years

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Swedish pop group Abba announced they will release a new album and will "perform" a concert - as digital characters - in London's Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/abba-announces-new-album-and-virtual-concert-1.6162321?cmp=rss

Flooded streets, highways, other damage and disruptions Ida caused in N.Y. and N.J.

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The remnants of Hurricane Ida remained powerful while moving along the Eastern Seaboard of the U.S., dumping historic rain with at least 14 deaths linked to flooding in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/flooded-streets-highways-other-damage-and-disruptions-ida-caused-in-n-y-and-n-j-1.6162397?cmp=rss

Heavy rain causes flash flooding in Spain

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The town of Alcanar in northeastern Spain assessed the damage Thursday to homes and businesses caused by flooding produced by intense rain that fell over large areas of the country.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/heavy-rain-causes-flash-flooding-in-spain-1.6162467?cmp=rss

Apple eases App Store rules to allow for outside links to paid subscriptions

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Apple is relaxing rules to allow some app developers such as Spotify, Netflix and digital publishers to include an outside link so users can sign up for paid subscription accounts.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/apple-app-store-1.6162204?cmp=rss

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

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Britain is offering a third dose of a coronavirus vaccine to up to half a million people who have severely weakened immune systems to give them additional protection.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/coronavirus-covid19-canada-world-sept2-2021-1.6162176?cmp=rss

At least 6 reported dead as New York and New Jersey declare emergencies in record rains

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The governors of New York and New Jersey declared a state of emergency late on Wednesday as record-breaking rains from tropical storm Ida led to flooding and hazardous conditions on the roads, with media reporting at least six deaths.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/flood-ida-new-york-city-1.6162160?cmp=rss