Friday, December 9, 2022

U.S. soccer journalist Grant Wahl dies at World Cup match in Qatar

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Grant Wahl, one of the most well-known soccer writers in the United States, died early Saturday while covering the World Cup match between Argentina and the Netherlands in Lusail, Qatar.



source https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/us-soccer-journalist-grant-whal-dies-covering-world-cup-1.6681457?cmp=rss

As Russia locks away an anti-war politician, his supporters say the regime is scared

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Imprisoning a man who spoke out against atrocities in Ukraine is a sign of weakness for the Russian government, says a dissident living in the U.S.



source https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/ilya-yashin-sentencing-1.6680995?cmp=rss

Brother of Paul Whelan, Canadian imprisoned in Russia, stresses patience in wake of Griner release

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The twin brother of an Ottawa-born man currently detained in Russia says his family is elated that U.S. basketball Brittney Griner has returned home, but notes "we have to be patient" when it comes to achieving similar result for their loved one.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/paul-david-whelan-1.6680654?cmp=rss

Keystone pipeline ordered shut down after leak of 14,000 barrels of oil

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U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says it ordered a shutdown of the Keystone oil pipeline this week, after a leak of 14,000 barrels of crude oil was discovered in northeastern Kansas.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/keystone-pipeline-1.6680590?cmp=rss

Disgraced founder of collapsed crypto exchange FTX set to testify to Congress next week

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The former CEO of collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX said he is willing to testify under oath to lawmakers about what happened, but warned that he will be unable to answer all of their questions.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/ftx-sam-bankman-fried-1.6680071?cmp=rss

Could former PM's assassination end the Moonies in Japan?

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The Japanese government has launched a probe into the Unification Church, which could lead to it losing its legal status.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/nothing-is-foreign-dec-8-1.6677929?cmp=rss

Does antisemitism 'count'? Why some Jewish activists believe it's being ignored

Ottawa Courthouse anti-semitic vandalism Nov. 15/21

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/antisemitism-jews-victims-hate-1.6677276?cmp=rss