Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Coronavirus: What's happening in Canada and around the world on Wednesday

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The World Health Organization says there was a seven per cent rise in new coronavirus cases across Europe last week — the only region in the world where reported cases increased.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/coronavirus-covid19-canada-world-oct20-2021-1.6217690?cmp=rss

Queen accepts medical advice to rest for a few days

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Queen Elizabeth has accepted medical advice to rest for a few days and has cancelled a trip to Northern Ireland, Buckingham Palace said Wednesday.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/queen-elizabeth-rest-travel-northern-ireland-1.6217696?cmp=rss

After years of war in Kandahar, Taliban leaders now seek aid from former enemies

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Two months after the Taliban swept into Kandahar — part of its march toward the ultimate collapse of Afghanistan — CBC News went back to the southern region where Canadians had fought and died.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/cbc-return-to-kandahar-1.6215608?cmp=rss

The world is aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050. Here's what that means

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Canada has committed to reaching net-zero emissions by 2050 to fight climate change. At the upcoming COP26 climate summit, hitting net-zero globally by 2050 is a key goal. What does it involve? Why is it so important? Here’s a closer look.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/net-zero-faq-1.6214844?cmp=rss

Roadside bombs kill 14 in morning attack in Syrian capital

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Two roadside bombs exploded near a bus carrying troops during the morning rush hour in the Syrian capital early Wednesday, killing 13 people and wounding three others, state TV reported.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/syria-roadside-bomb-military-damascus-1.6217680?cmp=rss