Sunday, March 12, 2023

North Korea test-fires strategic cruise missiles from submarine

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North Korea test-fired two strategic cruise missiles from a submarine on Sunday, state news agency KCNA said on Monday just as U.S.-South Korea military drills were due to begin.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/north-south-korea-submarine-missile-1.6776708?cmp=rss

Moldovan police say they foiled Russia-backed plot to create 'mass disorder'

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Police in Moldova said they foiled a plot by groups of Russia-backed actors who were trained to cause mass unrest during a Sunday protest against the country's new pro-Western government. Seven people were detained.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/plot-unrest-arrest-mass-disorder-moldova-russia-1.6776632?cmp=rss

F-16s will 'eventually' be sent to Ukraine, former U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff chair says

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Mike Mullen, a retired admiral who served as chair of the United States Joint Chiefs of Staff, says he expects Western countries will eventually send fighter jets to Ukraine.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/mike-mullen-f16-shipments-expected-1.6776514?cmp=rss

At least 8 dead after migrant boats overturn off California coast

California Boat Deaths

At least eight people have died after two fishing boats capsized off the coast of San Diego, Calif., in an apparent migrant smuggling operation, emergency officials said on Sunday. Officials did not know the nationalities of the victims but told reporters that they were all adults.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/migrant-boat-capsize-san-diego-california-1.6776586?cmp=rss

U.S. government will not bail out Silicon Valley Bank, Yellen says

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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Sunday that the federal government would not bail out Silicon Valley Bank, but is working to help depositors who are concerned about their money.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/silicon-valley-bank-bailout-yellen-treasury-1.6776510?cmp=rss

What do we know about King Charles's coronation so far?

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With less than two months to go before the coronation of King Charles, more details are emerging about the ceremony at London's Westminster Abbey on May 6, but many larger issues remain unknown.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/coronation-details-canada-king-charles-politics-1.6772272?cmp=rss