Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Republicans nominate Mike Johnson for U.S. Speaker — their 2nd pick in 1 day

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U.S. House Republicans chose Rep. Mike Johnson as their latest nominee for House speaker, hours after an earlier pick, Rep. Tom Emmer, abruptly withdrew in the face of opposition from former president Donald Trump and hardline Republican lawmakers.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/republican-nominate-us-house-speaker-mike-johnson-1.7007114?cmp=rss

EU travel requirement for Canadians delayed again

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A new European Union program that would require Canadians to register before travelling to Europe has been delayed again until 2025.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/eu-travel-requirements-canada-1.7006215?cmp=rss

Icelandic women — including PM — stage 24-hour strike for pay equity, end to violence

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Icelandic women across the island nation went on strike Tuesday to push for an end to unequal pay and gender-based violence.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/iceland-women-strike-pay-violence-1.7005957?cmp=rss

Global shift toward clean energy is picking up speed, new report says

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The way the world is powered will change dramatically by the end of the decade, thanks to surging demand for electric vehicles and clean energy technologies, a new report from the International Energy Agency says. But experts say Canada should be doing more.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/climate/iea-report-world-energy-outlook-2023-1.7005194?cmp=rss