9 children among 19 killed in New York City apartment fire

Nineteen people, including nine children, have been killed in apartment fire in New York City's Bronx borough, officials say.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/new-york-city-apartment-fire-bronx-1.6309064?cmp=rss

Woodstock music festival co-creator Michael Lang dead at 77

Michael Lang, a co-creator and promoter of the 1969 Woodstock music festival that served as a touchstone for generations of music fans, has died.

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Baby lost at Kabul airport during chaotic U.S. airlift reunited with relatives

An infant boy handed in desperation to a soldier across an airport wall in the chaos of the American evacuation of Afghanistan has been found and was reunited with his relatives in Kabul on Saturday.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/afghanistan-airport-baby-returned-family-1.6308952?cmp=rss

Kazakhstan says 164 killed in week of protests over sharp jump in fuel prices, other grievances

Kazakhstan's Health Ministry said Sunday that 164 people have been killed in protests that have rocked the country over the past week.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/kazakhstan-protests-arrest-security-chief-1.6308896?cmp=rss

Will he stay or will he go? Novak Djokovic's hearing looms large ahead of Aussie Open

After four nights in an Australian immigration detention hotel, Novak Djokovic will get his day in court Monday in a deportation case that has polarized opinions and elicited heartfelt support for the top-ranked tennis star in his native Serbia.

source https://www.cbc.ca/sports/tennis/novak-djokovic-australian-open-court-update-1.6308881?cmp=rss

Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, emerges as Britain's reliable royal as she turns 40

At a moment when the Royal Family is facing more than its share of controversy, Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, remains in the public eye as the smiling mother of three who can comfort grieving parents at a children's hospice or wow the nation by playing piano during a televised Christmas concert.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/britain-royals-kate-turns-40-1.6308836?cmp=rss

Will Camilla be called Queen when Charles becomes King? New honour for Duchess of Cornwall sparks curiosity

The new year brought a new honour for Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, with Queen Elizabeth appointing her daughter-in-law a Royal Lady of the Most Noble Order of the Garter.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/camilla-honour-garter-prince-andrew-civil-case-1.6307516?cmp=rss