Wednesday, January 12, 2022

As talks with Russia stall, NATO chief warns of a new war in Europe

Russia Ukraine Military Drills

The threat of a new war in Europe is very real, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said today following talks with Russia at the military alliance’s headquarters in Brussels.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/nato-ukraine-putin-russia-stoltenberg-1.6312533?cmp=rss

Magawa, rat who detected landmines in Cambodia, dies in retirement

Cambodia Hero Rat

A landmine-detecting rat in Cambodia who received a prestigious award for his life-saving duty has died in retirement, the charity for which he had worked has announced.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/cambodia-landmine-rat-magawa-dies-1.6308857?cmp=rss

The 2022 Oscars show will have a host

Oscars 2022 Date

The Academy Awards will have a host for the first time since 2018 and return to their longtime home at the Dolby Theatre, broadcaster ABC said on Tuesday.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/2022-oscars-will-have-a-host-1.6312082?cmp=rss

U.K. PM Boris Johnson apologizes for attending lockdown party

Britain Politics

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson apologized on Wednesday for attending a 'bring your own booze' gathering at his official residence during the first coronavirus lockdown, as opponents said he had to resign.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/united-kingdom-boris-johnson-lockdown-party-downing-street-1.6311972?cmp=rss

U.S. inflation rises to yet another 40-year high of 7%

USED CARS

The U.S. inflation rate is at its highest level in 40 years and showing no signs of slowing down, new data revealed Wednesday.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/us-inflation-1.6312003?cmp=rss

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

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The number of new coronavirus infections in the last week jumped by about 55 per cent, although the number of deaths remained stable, the World Health Organization said in its latest pandemic report.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/coronavirus-covid-19-canada-world-jan12-2022-1.6311944?cmp=rss