In 1942, the U.S. army gave 32 Hispano families on the Pajarito Plateau 48 hours to leave their homes and land, in some cases at gunpoint, to build the lab that would create the world's first atomic bombs, according to relatives of those removed and a former lab employee. 32 …
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The U.S. Senate is steadily aging — but members leave on their own terms
Recent events involving some of the oldest and most senior-ranking U.S. senators have renewed questions about whether an age limit would be appropriate. Nearly one-fifth of this group will soon be older than every member of Canada's own Senate. Nearly 20% of U.S. senators will soon be older than every …
Read More »Ukraine is moving its Christmas Day holiday to Dec. 25 in defiance of Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday signed a law moving the official Christmas Day holiday to Dec. 25 from Jan. 7, the day it's observed by the Russian Orthodox Church. Holiday previously observed on Jan. 7 in line with Russian Orthodox Church Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday signed a …
Read More »With an election looming, tensions in Mexico’s relationship with U.S., Canada are running high
The Mexican election campaign is suddenly (and unlawfully) underway, as tensions with the U.S. and Canada over fentanyl, Ukraine, democratic backsliding and Mexico's failure to control all of its territory bubble under the surface. President Lopez Obrador's impending departure could blow the lid off simmering disputes over drugs and Ukraine …
Read More »Mutinous soldiers declare their general Niger’s new head of state
Mutinous soldiers who staged a coup in Niger declared their leader the new head of state on Friday, hours after the general asked for national and international support despite rising concerns that the political crisis could hinder the nation's fight against jihadists and boost Russia's influence in West Africa. Crisis …
Read More »German hiker’s remains ID’d 37 years after disappearing on Swiss Alps
The remains of a German mountain climber who disappeared while hiking along a glacier near Switzerland's iconic Matterhorn mountain in 1986 have been recovered, as melting glaciers have led to the reemergence of bodies and objects thought to be long-lost. Glacier melt due to climate change has enabled the discovery …
Read More »British court rejects Harry’s claim Buckingham Palace colluded with Murdoch newspapers
Prince Harry's legal war against British tabloids suffered a blow on Thursday when the High Court in London ruled there had been no secret deal between Buckingham Palace and Rupert Murdoch's newspaper group over phone-hacking claims. But High Court judge rules prince's case against the Sun can proceed on claims …
Read More »A mysterious cellphone, cryptic instructions and an interrupted smuggling run of 14 Indian nationals
U.S. Border Patrol agents recently disrupted an attempted smuggling run moving 14 Indian nationals from Canada into the U.S. along the Quebec and New York State border, court records show. The driver of the vehicle the agents stopped said he was recruited for the smuggling run in a manner resembling …
Read More »‘I hope the Canadians are watching’: U.S. senator tees off on Canada’s military spending
A senior U.S. military figure has agreed to have tough conversations with Canada about defence spending when he takes over the bi-national military body NORAD. Exchange came up during confirmation hearing for next leader of North America's defence command A senior U.S. military figure has agreed to have tough conversations …
Read More »Canadian diplomats barred from pop star Kris Wu’s appeal trial in China
Canadian diplomats were denied access to the start of pop star Kris Wu's appeal trial in Beijing, Ottawa said, following his sentencing in 2022 to more than a decade in prison for crimes including rape. Superstar serving a 13-year prison sentence on charges including rape Canadian diplomats were denied access …
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