Monday, December 4, 2023

U.S. sounds alarm on Ukraine military aid: 'We are out of money, and nearly out of time'

U.S President Joe Biden sports a suit and sunglasses as he walks outside alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, wearing a brown, militaristic jacket.

The U.S. government says vital military aid runs out this month without congressional action. Find out what the holdup is in Congress, and what it means on the battlefield.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/us-ukraine-war-aid-congress-holdup-1.7048785?cmp=rss

70,000 lights and Christmas decorations brighten small French town

Every year, months of preparation go into the Christmas decorations for a house in Lantéfontaine, France. Lights are strung and each ornament, wreath and figure is carefully positioned. The finished product draws neighbours and visitors to marvel at the dazzling holiday display.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/70-000-lights-and-christmas-decorations-brighten-small-french-town-1.7048685?cmp=rss

Indonesian volcano eruption leaves 11 confirmed dead, several suffering burns

A large ball of grey smoke is shown rising from a mountaintop.

The bodies of 11 climbers were recovered Monday in Indonesia, a day after a furious eruption of the Mount Marapi volcano, but search efforts for 12 others were eventually called off due to a fresh eruption of hot ash.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/indonesia-mount-merapi-eruption-1.7048032?cmp=rss