Sunday, February 7, 2021

Senate Republicans rally behind Trump on eve of impeachment trial

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Donald Trump's defenders in the Senate on Sunday rallied around the former president before his impeachment trial, dismissing it as a waste of time and arguing that his fiery speech before the U.S. Capitol insurrection does not make him responsible for the violence of Jan. 6.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/senate-republicans-support-trump-impeachment-trial-1.5904956?cmp=rss

Many arrested as Haiti president alleges coup conspiracy, assassination attempt

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Haitian President Jovenel Moise announced Sunday that police have arrested more than 20 people he accused of trying to kill him and overthrow his government, including a Supreme Court judge who has the support of opposition leaders demanding that Moise step down.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/haiti-coup-conspiracy-president-jovenel-moise-1.5904889?cmp=rss

Skagway, Alaska, feeling pain of Canada's ban on cruise ships

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Skagway Mayor Andrew Cremata says the small city of 1,000 has gone through more difficult times, but not everyone in the community share his optimism.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/skagway-reax-canada-cruise-ship-ban-1.5903914?cmp=rss

Some internet access restored as Myanmar protests grow after military coup

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Tens of thousands of people returned to the streets of Myanmar's biggest city on Sunday to protest last week's military coup, their spirits lifted by the return of internet services that had been blocked a day earlier.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/myanmar-protest-internet-restored-1.5904707?cmp=rss

Nearly 30 hurt on icy roads as snowstorm hits Germany, upends travel

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A snowstorm and strong winds pounded northern and western Germany on Sunday, forcing trains to cancel trips and leading to hundreds of road accidents. Police said 28 people were injured on icy roads.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/europe-germany-snowstorm-1.5904631?cmp=rss