It appears that Israel has retaliated against Iran for its massive missile attack last weekend, but heeded international calls to avoid escalating the crisis further. Iran says it has no plans to retaliate. Iran says it has no plans to retaliate after drones, presumably launched by Israel, are shot down …
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Why Jordan, and maybe even Saudi Arabia, helped defend Israel
The reasons why Jordan and, reportedly, Saudi Arabia helped thwart Iran's attack on Israel are varied, complex and perhaps self-serving, observers say. But they may also reveal their greater concern about the threat posed by Iran and in preventing a wider conflict. The threat posed by Iran, and of a …
Read More »Explosions heard near Iranian military base days after Israel vowed to respond to earlier Iranian attack
Iranian media has reported explosions over the city of Isfahan in western Iran and flights in the area are being diverted. Multiple American media outlets cited U.S. officials saying that Israel has attacked Iran. Details remain sparse as Iran's air defence systems were triggered near a nuclear site Explosions heard …
Read More »Arizona Coyotes fans devastated at prospect of losing their team
For the first time since 1997, no one from three generations of the Dunaway family group attended the Arizona Coyotes' fan appreciation night — the final game of the regular season — amid reports Wednesday's game against the Edmonton Oilers was the last one before the team is relocated. Formerly …
Read More »Ukrainian military attacked Russian airfield in occupied Crimea, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Wednesday that the Ukrainian military had attacked a large Russian airfield in occupied Crimea and thanked his top military commander for staging the strike. Ukrainian officials separately report deadly Russian missile attack on Chernihiv on Wednesday Ukraine says it could stop Russian attacks if …
Read More »Salman Rushdie details the 27 seconds of the knife attack that nearly ended his life
Acclaimed author Salman Rushdie was attacked on a New York stage in August 2022 and suffered life-changing injuries. He spoke to CBC's The Current about his new book, in which he details the stabbing, imagines a conversation with the alleged attacker and shares how he beat the odds to survive. …
Read More »Speed of Trump jury selection surprises after predictions of drawn-out slugfest
Seven jurors were empanelled by the second day of Donald Trump’s trial Tuesday, leaving only five slots plus several backups unfilled. It was faster than most had predicted for the historic and unusual criminal trial. 7 jurors appointed after grilling that weeds out dozens Seven jurors were empanelled by the …
Read More »Israeli artist and curators decline to show work at Venice Biennale, call for ceasefire
The artist and curators representing Israel at this year's Venice Biennale announced Tuesday they won't open the Israeli pavilion exhibition until there is a ceasefire in Gaza and an agreement to release hostages. 'The time for art is lost': Artist Ruth Patir, curator also call for return of all hostages …
Read More »Fire engulfs Copenhagen’s historic stock exchange
A fire hit Copenhagen's Old Stock Exchange on Tuesday, one of the Danish capital's most iconic buildings, engulfing its spire, which collapsed onto the roof. There were no reports of injuries. Passers-by helped emergency services save art from burning building A fire hit Copenhagen's Old Stock Exchange on Tuesday, one …
Read More »Trump’s 1st criminal trial begins with huge challenge: finding 12 unbiased jurors
The first criminal trial of a sitting or former U.S. president began Monday. The immediate challenge: finding 12 people capable of serving on a jury and putting aside their own personal biases about Donald Trump. Monday saw a gag order warning and reported dozing — but no jurors seated On …
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