After Iowa, New Hampshire, and South Carolina, a major swing state has finally voted in a 2024 U.S. presidential primary, offering electoral tea leaves to read. In Michigan, Joe Biden and Donald Trump each got good news, and a blinking warning light. Each candidate got good news – and a …
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Byelection win fuels ongoing U.S. debate: Are Democrats in better shape than polls suggest?
Poll after poll shows Donald Trump ahead of President Joe Biden, nationally and in swing states. But doubters of these polls insist that what matters is results. By that standard, Democrats are enjoying a hot streak. Biden's party has racked up a series of electoral wins in recent years The …
Read More »Ukraine digs in as the West stumbles to keep up with Russian war production
Nearly a year after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the embattled nation's allies are becoming skittish and donations of money and materiel are threatening to dry up. Could 2024 be the year that decides the war's outcome? Early optimism is being replaced by anxiety as politics threatens Ukraine's …
Read More »Here’s where Russia’s invasion of Ukraine stands after nearly 2 years of war
Nearly two years into the war, Russia on Friday launched its "most massive aerial attack" on Ukraine. The 18-hour barrage that killed dozens brought the war back into focus for many, including CBC readers who want to know where the conflict stands. War headed toward stalemate as support from Ukraine's …
Read More »White House confirms reports of Russia’s ‘troubling’ anti-satellite weapon capability
The White House publicly confirmed on Thursday that Russia has obtained a "troubling" emerging anti-satellite weapon but said it cannot directly cause "physical destruction" on Earth. Spokesperson says Russian weapon not currently operational, no threat to safety The White House publicly confirmed on Thursday that Russia has obtained a "troubling" …
Read More »As allies scramble to supply Ukraine, Canada still has no deal to ramp up munitions production
More than a year and a half after receiving proposals to ramp production of artillery shells, the Canadian government is still debating whether to make investments in plants in Quebec and Ontario. Defence Minister Bill Blair says he's had discussions but has not signed any deals. Sources say Ottawa isn't …
Read More »Trudeau in Kyiv today as Ukraine marks second anniversary of full-scale Russian invasion
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Kyiv today to mark the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. PM says Ukrainians are fighting and dying for 'our collective future' Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Kyiv today to mark the second anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The …
Read More »After Navalny, Russians abroad are at pivotal moment in quest to remove Putin
In the wake of Alexei Navalny's death, Russian opposition figures find themselves at a pivotal moment in their quest to unseat Vladimir Putin — an opportunity, say some, to unify their ranks and perhaps even raise more support for their cause in Western capitals. Opposition leader's death may present an …
Read More »Ukrainian leader’s plea in Washington overshadowed by a big border wall
The leader of Ukraine has visited a place where his country's destiny is a bargaining chip: Washington. It comes as vital U.S. military aid is now caught up in partisan bargaining, and it's about to expire. Vital military aid is caught up in complicated negotiations and it's about to expire …
Read More »Russia strikes Kharkiv hours after accusing Ukraine of shelling border city in retaliation
Twin Russian missile strikes on central Kharkiv on Saturday injured at least 21 people, Ukrainian officials said, hours after shelling in the Russian border city of Belgorod killed 18 people. Attacks took place a day after Russia unleashed its biggest air attack of the war Twin Russian missile strikes on …
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