Monday, March 9, 2020

Families of those killed when Flight MH17 was shot down hope trial will expose Russian 'lies'

UKRAINE-CRISIS/MH17

As the criminal trial of four men charged with the destruction of Flight MH17 begins in the Netherlands, victims' families demand the Kremlin’s highest representatives be held responsible.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/families-of-those-killed-when-flight-mh17-was-shot-down-hope-trial-will-expose-russian-lies-1.5490251?cmp=rss

Harry and Meghan's retreat leaves questions hanging over royal relations with the Commonwealth

harry meghan commonwealth

Prince Harry and Meghan's decision to step back from official duties as senior members of the Royal Family creates uncertainty in the relationship of the monarchy with the Commonwealth, an organization facing questions of its own relevance.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/harry-meaghan-commonwealth-royal-family-1.5488814?cmp=rss

Sunday, March 8, 2020

North Korea fires 3 unidentified projectiles, South's military says

North Korea Launch

Seoul's Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a statement it has detected three launches made from a town in the North's South Hamgyong province.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/north-korea-unidentified-projectiles-fire-1.5490582?cmp=rss

UN chief calls gender inequality biggest human rights challenge

WOMENS-DAY/PHILIPPINES

Calling himself "a proud feminist," UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres lashed out at men who abuse power and declared before Sunday's observances of International Women's Day that the fight for gender equality is "the biggest human rights challenge we face."



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/international-womens-day-un-general-inequality-1.5490209?cmp=rss

Coronavirus-stricken Grand Princess cleared to dock in Oakland, Calif.

Virus Outbreak California

The captain of a cruise ship hit by the new coronavirus has informed the passengers, which include 237 Canadians, that the vessel is now headed to the port of Oakland, Calif.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/grand-princess-canadians-coronavirus-1.5490200?cmp=rss