Friday, April 15, 2022

Man accused in 2015 Paris attacks apologizes to victims in court testimony

France Attacks Trial

The only surviving member of the Islamic State attack team that terrorized Paris in 2015 asked Friday for forgiveness and expressed condolences for the victims, wiping away tears during court testimony as he pleaded with survivors to "detest me with moderation."



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/salah-abdeslam-2015-paris-attacks-court-apology-1.6421380?cmp=rss

Canadian soldiers depart to help humanitarian crisis in Europe

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Dozens of Canadian soldiers boarded a plane to Poland Friday for what their commander said would be an intense but gratifying mission to help Ukrainians fleeing Russian aggression.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/soldiers-depart-ukraine-humanitarian-1.6421320?cmp=rss

Twitter readies 'poison pill' defence in response to Elon Musk's hostile takeover bid

Germany Election Tesla

Twitter says its board of directors has unanimously adopted a "poison pill" defence in response to Tesla CEO Elon Musk's proposal to buy the company and take it private.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/twitter-elon-musk-poison-pill-1.6421318?cmp=rss

Thursday, April 14, 2022

Many residents around war-ravaged Kyiv are going back home, but risk of new attacks has authorities worried

Andrii Lopata

Russian troops were defeated in their attempt to seize Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, and many residents are anxious to go home. A few already have, but Ukrainian authorities are fearful the potential for a new Russian offensive is holding most people back.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/ukraine-russia-invasion-irpin-1.6418056?cmp=rss

Missiles fly, but Ukraine's pipeline network keeps Russian gas flowing to Europe

Ukraine Tensions Energy Security

For Europe, the web of natural gas pipelines crisscrossing Ukraine is a lifeline that keeps the lights on; for Russia, a cash cow it won't easily give up; and for Ukraine, a security blanket that offers some protection against Russian airstrikes. We look at why none of the three entities are ready to cut off the flow through those pipelines just yet.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/russian-gas-europe-1.6415652?cmp=rss