Sunday, January 14, 2024

Yemen's Houthi rebels fire missile at American destroyer in Red Sea, U.S. says

A warship is seen in the ocean.

The attack marks the first U.S.-acknowledged targeting by the Houthis since America and allied nations began strikes Friday on the rebels following weeks of assaults on shipping in the Red Sea.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/yemen-red-sea-houthis-warship-1.7083768?cmp=rss

The running of the runners-up: In Iowa caucuses, the suspense involves second place

Nikki Haley walks on a stage; in the foreground there's a TV with Ron DeSantis on it

Call this the running of the runners-up. As Americans begin electing their president on Monday, there's little doubt anyone will beat Donald Trump in the Iowa Republican caucuses. The only suspense here involves second place — and whether Nikki Haley or Ron DeSantis will emerge as an alternative to Trump.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/iowa-caucus-pre-analysis-2024-1.7083684?cmp=rss

Iranian journalists released on bail after 17 months in prison for coverage of Mahsa Amini's death

Two women stand together, each raising an arm making peace signs with their hands.

Niloufar Hamedi, who broke the news of Iranian woman Mahsa Amini's death in 2022 while in police custody for wearing her headscarf too loose, and Elaheh Mohammadi, who wrote about Amini's funeral, were sentenced to seven and six years in prison, respectively, on charges including collaborating with the U.S. government.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/iranian-journalists-released-mahsa-amini-1.7083517?cmp=rss

'Very modern' royals Frederik and Mary come to Danish throne after surprise abdication

Two people standing beside one another look off to the left. A large plant is behind them.

Environmental issues have become a focus for Denmark's new King Frederick, who succeeds his mother, Queen Margrethe, after her surprise abdication.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/denmark-abdication-frederik-mary-parliament-oath-canadian-the-crown-1.7082240?cmp=rss