When Queen Elizabeth died a year ago and her son, Charles, became King, many saw the possibility for major change in the transition to a new monarch. But that hasn't been the case. Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's death marked in church services attended by Royal Family members Hello, royal watchers. …
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Moroccan Canadians shocked and concerned after thousands killed in earthquake
In the nearly two days since a deadly earthquake killed more than 2,000 people in Morocco, Montreal's Café Amistad has become a gathering place for people seeking answers and support. The city is home to the largest Moroccan diaspora in Canada. Canada one of multiple countries that offered support, but …
Read More »Morocco is only accepting limited foreign aid after devastating earthquake
Several countries, including Canada, have offered on-the-ground aid after the deadly earthquake in Morocco, but the North African country has so far only accepted a few of these offers, saying too many unco-ordinated relief efforts would be "counterproductive." Despite offer, Canada not among 4 countries providing on-the-ground support Officials in …
Read More »More than 2,000 killed in Morocco’s most powerful earthquake in a century
A powerful earthquake that struck Morocco has killed at least 296 people, the country's Interior Ministry says. Quake toppled buildings, sent people fleeing their homes A powerful earthquake that struck Morocco late Friday night killed at least 296 people, the country's Interior Ministry said. Moroccans posted videos showing buildings reduced …
Read More »Ottawa slashing red tape for charities operating abroad in bid to smooth foreign aid system
The federal government is set to reform how it approaches the funding of foreign aid, with an eye to making the process more efficient. Avoiding embarrassment prioritized over empowering local groups, critics say Global Affairs Canada is reforming its bureaucratic system for funding foreign-aid initiatives in a bid to approve …
Read More »Fugitive ex-soldier, who escaped U.K. prison on bottom of truck, caught while riding bike
A former British soldier facing terrorism charges who snuck out of a London prison on a food delivery truck was captured Saturday, police said. Daniel Abed Khalife was on the run for days before capture on Saturday A former British soldier facing terrorism charges who snuck out of a London …
Read More »China claims ownership of the Taiwan Strait. Canada just sailed a warship through it
HMCS Ottawa entered the busy and strategically critical body of water at sunrise, flanked by three Chinese warships armed with missiles and torpedoes. CBC News was aboard the ship. HMCS Ottawa makes day-long passage, sandwiched between the armed ships of China and Taiwan Royal Canadian Navy sends warship through contested …
Read More »Powerful earthquake hits Morocco, killing hundreds
A powerful earthquake that struck Morocco has killed at least 296 people, the country's Interior Ministry says. Quake toppled buildings, sent people fleeing their homes A powerful earthquake that struck Morocco late Friday night killed at least 296 people, the country's Interior Ministry said. Moroccans posted videos showing buildings reduced …
Read More »Japanese media apologize for ignoring sex abuse by top J-pop agent
After Japan's leading talent agency Johnny & Associates apologized on Thursday for decades of sexual abuses committed by late founder Johnny Kitagawa, local broadcasters issued rare mea culpas of their own for failing to report on the allegations for years. Johnny Kitagawa, late founder of Japanese talent agency, abused hundreds …
Read More »Tally of missing from Hawaii wildfires drops significantly as deaths unchanged, governor says
The new tally of 66 people still missing represents a significant drop from a week earlier, when authorities said 385 remained unaccounted for. The confirmed death toll remains at 115. Authorities will soon escort Lahaina residents on visits back to their properties One month after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in …
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