Section: US & Canada
They’re Back: The Shoot-First, Sanction-Later, Would-Be Leaders of America
The Oscars may be behind us, but a lot of people were auditioning for the Republican Un-Diplomatic Oscars in Washington, D.C., last week. And most leaned toward the “shoot first” school. See if you can guess who made these (mostly) hawkish pitches at or while in town for the Conservative Political Action Conference (answers follow below): America...
10 dead, dozens trapped after Ukraine mine blast
The explosion happened at the Zasyadko mine in the separatist-controlled city of Donetsk. …read more Source: USA...
Coal mine blast in eastern Ukraine kills at least 10
DONETSK, Ukraine (AP) — The speaker in Ukraine’s parliament says 32 workers have been killed by an explosion at coal mine in war-torn eastern Ukraine. Volodymyr Groysman told lawmakers that the accident happened before dawn Wednesday.read more …read more Source: CNS...
Russian court keeps hunger-striker Ukrainian pilot in jail
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian court on Wednesday rejected an appeal to release a Ukrainian military officer who has been on hunger strike since mid-December in a Russian prison. Savchenko has been in Russian custody since June on charges that she provided guidance for a mortar attack that killed two Russian journalists who were covering the war between...
Russian court keeps hunger-striker Ukrainian pilot in jail
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian court on Wednesday rejected an appeal to release a Ukrainian military officer who has been on hunger strike since mid-December in a Russian prison. …read more Source: U.S....
Russia hopes ‘Putin koala’ still alive
Moscow (AFP) – Russia expressed hope Wednesday that a koala cuddled by President Vladimir Putin at a G20 summit was alive and well after Australia said it had killed off nearly 700 of the animals.Putin joined other world leaders in posing for photographs with the much-loved Australian creature at the talks in November, a lighthearted moment...
Coal mine blast in eastern Ukraine kills at least 10
A methane explosion ripped through a coal mine before dawn Wednesday in war-torn eastern Ukraine, killing at least 10 workers, officials said. …read more Source: WAVE 3...
Bill C-51: Breaking down a most terrifying debate
When the House of Commons reconvenes next week, the public safety committee will begin its study of Bill C-51, the Conservative government’s Anti-Terrorism Act, 2015. That study will be limited to nine hearings, in which MPs will confront a five-part bill that raises questions about national security and civil liberties. In its current...
Russian court keeps hunger-striker Ukrainian pilot in jail
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian court on Wednesday rejected an appeal to release a Ukrainian military officer who has been on hunger strike since mid-December in a Russian prison…. …read more Source: Associated...
Photos March 4: Top images from around the world
The day’s best photos, as selected by editors at Postmedia News, are a stunning collection of the greatest images from around the world. Buddhist monks (C) walk in the centre of two rows of candles during a ceremony at the Dhammakaya Temple in Bangkok on the occasion of Makha Bucha day. NICOLAS ASFOURI/AFP/Getty Images Thai Buddhist monks...
