Wednesday, December 28, 2022

Bolivian police arrest prominent opposition leader who led weeks of protests

BOLIVIA-POLITICS/

Bolivian police have detained Luis Fernando Camacho, the main opposition leader in Bolivia, a dramatic move that is bound to increase political tensions and could lead to renewed social unrest.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/bolivia-opposition-leader-arrested-camacho-1.6699086?cmp=rss

U.S. to require negative COVID-19 test for travellers from China — but Canada not changing policy yet

Virus Outbreak China

The U.S. announced new COVID-19 testing requirements Wednesday for all travellers from China, joining other nations that have imposed restrictions because of a surge of infections.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/covid-china-travellers-u-s-canada-test-1.6698952?cmp=rss

NASA mulls SpaceX backup plan for crew of Russia's leaky Soyuz ship

Kazakhstan Russia Space Station

Following a coolant leak on a Soyuz capsule earlier this month, three members of the International Space Station might need an alternative ride home.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/nasa-spacex-russia-soyuz-coolant-leak-1.6698775?cmp=rss

UN urges Taliban to drop 'unfathomable' restrictions on women after university ban

Afghanistan Protest Education

The UN Security Council on Tuesday decried increasing restrictions on women's rights in Afghanistan, urging the country's Taliban rulers to reverse them immediately.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/un-afghanistan-taliban-women-universities-1.6698629?cmp=rss

Pope Francis says former pope Benedict 'very sick,' asks for prayers

Vatican Germany Benedict

Pope Francis asked for prayers for retired Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI on Wednesday, saying he is "very sick."



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/former-pope-benedict-1.6698597?cmp=rss