Thursday, April 14, 2022

Many residents around war-ravaged Kyiv are going back home, but risk of new attacks has authorities worried

Andrii Lopata

Russian troops were defeated in their attempt to seize Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, and many residents are anxious to go home. A few already have, but Ukrainian authorities are fearful the potential for a new Russian offensive is holding most people back.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/ukraine-russia-invasion-irpin-1.6418056?cmp=rss

Missiles fly, but Ukraine's pipeline network keeps Russian gas flowing to Europe

Ukraine Tensions Energy Security

For Europe, the web of natural gas pipelines crisscrossing Ukraine is a lifeline that keeps the lights on; for Russia, a cash cow it won't easily give up; and for Ukraine, a security blanket that offers some protection against Russian airstrikes. We look at why none of the three entities are ready to cut off the flow through those pipelines just yet.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/russian-gas-europe-1.6415652?cmp=rss

ISIS member convicted by U.S. jury in connection with executions of 4 hostages

Syria Britain Islamic State

A jury convicted a British national Thursday for his role in an Islamic State group hostage-taking scheme that took roughly two dozen Westerners captive a decade ago, resulting in the deaths of four Americans, three of whom were beheaded.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/isis-elsheikh-conviction-1.6420069?cmp=rss

Lawyer for family of Patrick Lyoya says 26-year-old was victim of 'execution' by police

Police Shooting Michigan

The family of Patrick Lyoya was speaking out Thursday after video was released showing the 26-year-old being held down and shot by a Grand Rapids, Mich., police officer.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/patrick-lyoya-michigan-police-shot-1.6420100?cmp=rss

Russian billionaire is behind mansion that housed Harry and Meghan, leaked files show

Meghan Markle, Prince Harry and the Mille Fleurs mansion in North Saanich, B.C.

For two years, it's been an international mystery: Who really owns the $18-million Vancouver Island mansion where Prince Harry and Meghan wintered in 2020? Canada's lack of transparent land records means it's not easy to find out, but the Pandora Papers led CBC to the answer.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/vancouver-island-mansion-harry-meghan-yuri-milner-pandora-1.6419328?cmp=rss

Polish, Baltic presidents meet Zelensky in Ukraine, pledge continued support and military aid

Russia Ukraine War

The presidents of four countries on Russia's doorstep visited Ukraine on Wednesday and underscored their support for the embattled country, where they saw heavily damaged buildings and demanded accountability for what they called war crimes carried out by Russian forces.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/ukraine-war-russia-1.6418023?cmp=rss