South Korea aims to win Canada’s sub bid with showcase of ship in B.C.
Hanwha Ocean showcased its submarine in Victoria as the company tries to win a bid to build Canada's new submarines, with a decision expected in June.
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Russia hits Kyiv with ballistic missile, damages buildings and schools
The intense aerial assault damaged buildings across the Ukrainian capital, including near government offices, residential buildings, schools and a market, authorities said.
Canada and allies condemn Israeli settlement expansion amid West Bank tensions
Canada joined eight allied countries in condemning Israeli settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank amid rising violence and tensions in the territory.
Trump says deal imminent to reopen Strait of Hormuz
A possible deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could bring relief to Canadians facing higher gas prices, after the Middle East conflict disrupted a key global oil shipping route.
Iran and US signal some progress in talks as Trump weighs striking again
Iran signaled “narrowing differences” in negotiations with the U.S. after Pakistan’s army chief held more talks in Tehran while United States weighs on a new round of attacks.
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Deadliest coal mine explosion in China in years kills 90 people, state media say
At least 90 people were killed and nine remained missing after a gas explosion tore through a coal mine in northern China, marking the country’s deadliest mining disaster in years.
Australian man dead after 400-metre fall during hike on Peru’s Inca trail
Members of a rescue team found the body of 52-year-old Matthew Cameron Paton, a Victoria Police Department sergeant, on Thursday about 400 metres down a steep slope.
Canada adds Ebola screening at airports as Ontario test comes back negative
Dr. Joss Reimer said the testing was done proactively after an individual returned from Ethiopia and reported symptoms 'consistent with a range of illnesses.'
Would Canada be ready for an Ebola outbreak? Experts say yes
Symptoms are similar for all strains of Ebola and can start with fever, fatigue, muscle pain, headache and sore throat, according to the World Health Organization.
U.S. notes ‘slight progress’ in Iran talks, but uncertain deal will be made
Rubio said he didn’t want to exaggerate the progress, saying there had been “a little bit of movement and that’s good.” He said the conversations were ongoing.
Ebola outbreak ‘spreading rapidly’ as suspected cases rise, WHO head says
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said there are now almost 750 suspected cases and 177 suspected deaths in the Ebola outbreak.
NATO allies bewildered by Trump’s about-face on troops in Europe
U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement that he would send 5,000 U.S. troops to Poland came after he moved to cut 5,000 troops from Germany over criticism of the Iran war.
NATO allies bewildered by Trump’s moving of troops in Europe
NATO allies and defence officials expressed bewilderment on Friday at U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement that he would send 5,000 U.S. troops to Poland.
Should Canada consider travel bans like U.S. is doing amid Ebola outbreak?
Currently, the Canadian government advises Canadians to avoid all travel to Ituri and North Kivu provinces, citing safety and security concerns.
Canadians on Gaza-bound flotilla being deported from Israel to Turkey: Anand
The flotilla, which consisted of hundreds of people and 41 boats, attempted to break Israel's blockade of Gaza and bring humanitarian aid to the war-torn region.
Trump, Rubio float U.S. military intervention in Cuba after Castro charges
Rubio said the Trump administration wants to resolve differences with Cuba peacefully, but is doubtful the U.S. can reach a diplomatic resolution with the current government.
Rubio says U.S. asking why it’s in NATO after allies didn’t back Iran war
Rubio did not deny reports that the U.S. will shrink the pool of military capabilities that it would have available to assist the alliance's European nations in a major crisis.
RCMP won’t release China policing pact despite Conservative, NDP pressure
The RCMP said the agreement with China's public security ministry signed in January 'outlines specific forms of mutual collaboration,' but did not give further details.
Congo forced to cancel World Cup training camp, events over Ebola outbreak
Congo is scheduled to play World Cup warm-up games against Denmark in Liege, Belgium, on June 3 and Chile in southern Spain on June 9.
Stock markets swing, erase early losses as oil prices wobble over Iran
North American stock markets opened lower Thursday as oil prices rose and treasury yields resumed their climb amid the ongoing stalemate between Iran and the U.S.
Stock markets open lower as bond yields near pre-Great Recession levels
North American stock markets opened lower Thursday as oil prices rose and treasury yields resumed their climb amid the ongoing stalemate between Iran and the U.S.
Amid Ebola fears, person on flight diverted to Montreal was asymptomatic
A spokesperson for the agency says the passenger 'should not have boarded' the plane bound for Detroit due to U.S. entry restrictions put in place to reduce Ebola risk.
Air France flight diverted to Montreal amid U.S. Ebola travel restrictions
A spokesperson for the agency says the passenger 'should not have boarded' the plane bound for Detroit due to U.S. entry restrictions put in place to reduce Ebola risk.
Ontario tests possible Ebola case after East Africa travel, no confirmations
Ontario says it is testing a patient for Ebola following recent travel to East Africa, but no cases are confirmed and precautions are in place.
Raúl Castro, former Cuban president, indicted by U.S.
Castro, 94, last appeared in public in Cuba earlier this month, and there is no evidence that he has since left the island or that the government would allow him to be extradited.
Hantavirus-hit cruise operator says ship was not source of outbreak
'The indications strongly suggest that the virus was introduced prior to embarkation and did not originate from the vessel itself,' Oceanwide Expeditions' CEO said.
Anand summons Israel envoy over ‘mistreatment’ of Canadians aboard flotilla
A number of Canadians were among those detained when Israeli authorities intercepted the Gaza-bound flotilla near Cyprus on Monday.
Ebola epidemic scale ‘much larger’ than known cases, WHO head says
'Beyond the confirmed cases, there are almost 600 suspected cases and 139 suspected deaths,' the WHO director-general said. 'We expect those numbers to keep increasing.'
Severe global food price crisis is looming within 6 to 12 months, UN body says
The warning was made in a podcast hosted by the FAO that focused on the current chokehold on global energy and how fertilizer supplies are expanding through agrifood systems.
The World Cup will cost Canadian taxpayers $82M per game: PBO
The World Cup will feature over a dozen matches played in Canada this summer, and a new analysis estimates each game will cost $82 million of government funding.