Sunday, October 10, 2021

Thousands in Tunisia protest against president's seizure of governing powers

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Thousands of Tunisians protested against President Kais Saied's seizure of almost total power in the capital on Sunday as the growing numbers taking to the street in recent weeks have raised the risk of unleashing unrest.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/tunisia-politics-unrest-protest-1.6206740?cmp=rss

The Royals and the environment: What influence can they have?

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Conservation and environmental concerns have long been on the minds of members of the Royal Family and will continue to be as they attend the upcoming COP26 climate change conference in Glasgow. What is harder to gauge, however, is the real-world impact of royal interest and their initiatives.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/royal-family-environment-rewilding-queen-james-bond-premiere-1.6205288?cmp=rss

Sydney prepares to ease restrictions after 100 days of lockdown

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Sydney was set to reopen after months in lockdown, officials said on Sunday, with businesses preparing to welcome fully vaccinated residents the following day.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/coronavirus-covid19-canada-world-oct10-2021-1.6206723?cmp=rss

Russian plane carrying a group of parachute jumpers crashes, killing at least 16

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A plane carrying a group of parachute jumpers crashed in the Russian region of Tatarstan on Sunday, killing 16 people and injuring six, the Emergencies Ministry said.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/russia-plane-crash-1.6206720?cmp=rss

Iraqis head to the polls after uprising moved election date up

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Iraq closed its airspace Sunday as voters headed to the polls to elect a parliament that, despite widespread skepticism, some Iraqis hope will deliver reforms after decades of conflict and mismanagement.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/iraq-election-1.6206716?cmp=rss