Monday, March 7, 2022

Zelensky describes Russian attack as 'pure Nazi behaviour' in appeal to American Jews

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Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelensky appealed to American Jews for support on Monday with an unsparing account of Russian destruction in his country that he compared to the Nazi German army marching across Europe.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/zelensky-russia-ukraine-us-jews-nazi-germany-1.6375943?cmp=rss

U.S. Supreme Court won't review decision that released Bill Cosby

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On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court said it will not review the sexual assault case against comedian Bill Cosby, leaving in place a decision by Pennsylvania's highest court to throw out his conviction and set him free from prison.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/supreme-court-bill-cosby-decision-1.6375892?cmp=rss

'Emergency' and 'bedlam': Urgent calls for countries to release oil reserves amid sky-high prices

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Soaring energy prices and supply issues are leading to calls for the United States and other countries around the world to release more of their oil reserves.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/bakx-ceraweek-2022-oil-prices-wti-1.6375777?cmp=rss

Why do some people fall seriously ill from COVID while others don't? New study points to genetic differences

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Scientists have pinpointed 16 new genetic differences in people who developed severe COVID-19 in a large study that could help researchers develop treatments for very sick patients.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/genetic-differences-severe-covid-19-patients-1.6375641?cmp=rss

Russian gymnast Ivan Kuliak facing ban for pro-invasion symbol on podium

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Russian gymnast Ivan Kuliak is expected to be investigated after displaying a symbol on his uniform supporting the invasion of Ukraine at a World Cup event on Saturday in Doha, Qatar.



source https://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/summer/gymnastics/ivan-kuliak-russian-gymnast-war-ukraine-1.6375613?cmp=rss