Thursday, January 9, 2020

Republican calls White House briefing on Iran 'insulting and demeaning'

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The Democratic-led House will vote Thursday on a measure limiting U.S. President Donald Trump's ability to take military action against Iran, a day after a briefing from the administration on the killing of Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani that even a top Republican called insulting and demeaning



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/us-dc-iran-vote-1.5420384?cmp=rss

What's next in the conflict between the U.S. and Iran

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The U.S. and Iran seem to have backed away from the edge of all-out war following the flare up in tension after the U.S. killed a top Iranian general and the Iranians responded with missile attacks in Iraq. Steven D'Souza looks at where the conflict is likely to go from here.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/iran-united-states-trump-conflict-sanctions-retaliation-1.5420012?cmp=rss

A 'big surprise' and a lot of questions: Why Harry and Meghan's new life is anything but clear

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The seismic announcement this week that Prince Harry and Meghan plan to "step back" as senior members of the Royal Family seemed to catch most everyone off guard, and put a big question mark over just what life is going to look like for the sixth-in-line to the throne and his wife.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/prince-harry-meghan-1.5420282?cmp=rss

Iran's initial report says Ukrainian jet was on fire before crash

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A Ukrainian airliner was on fire immediately before it crashed southwest of Tehran, killing all 176 on board, according to an initial report by Iranian investigators.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/iran-s-initial-report-says-ukrainian-jet-was-on-fire-before-crash-1.5420324?cmp=rss

Southeast Australia facing 'dangerous and dynamic' fire conditions

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Residents in the path of wildfires razing southeast Australia were urged to evacuate on Thursday if they don't intend to defend their homes as hot and windy conditions are forecast to escalate the danger over the next two days.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/southeast-australia-facing-dangerous-and-dynamic-fire-conditions-1.5420332?cmp=rss