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Train goes up in flames while rolling through London, Ont. Here’s what we know | Globalnews.ca
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China's US envoy urges cooperation, cites 'severe' challenges: China's ambassador to the United States urged the two superpowers to cooperate on improving ...
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China's ambassador to Canada leaves his post: Chinese ambassador to Canada, Cong Peiwu, who has served since 2019, has left his post and returned to China ...
reuters.com/world/americas/chinas-ambassador-canada-leaves-his-post-2024-04-21/
US weighs sending additional military advisers to Ukraine as Russia gains momentum
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Sociologist Ruha Benjamin, while speaking at the 2024 Spelman College convocation ceremony, expressed her disappointment in black people in positions of power ... Show more www.dawn.com/live/gaza-invasion #DawnToday
U.S. Vetoes Bid to Advance Full Palestinian Membership at U.N.: The U.S. was the lone veto Thursday on a U.N. Security Council resolution recommending ...
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Habeck in Ukraine: Rearmament with German help: Habeck is traveling to Ukraine with a business delegation. Numerous arms companies are on board ...
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Quick Glance: Habeck's Visit to Ukraine: Solidarity and Support
- Robert Habeck visits Ukraine to show German solidarity and promise support.
- Ukraine is in a war fighting for freedom and European values.
- Habeck brings business representatives to promote investments and boost arms production.
- Germany supports Ukraine with a Patriot air defense system and financial aid for the energy sector.
Annalena Baerbock: Foreign Minister summons Russian ambassador: Foreign Minister Baerbock has summoned the Russian ambassador. The background is the arrest of ...
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Copenhagen fights the last pockets of a fire that destroyed a 400-year-old landmark
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Quick Glance: Devastating Fire Strikes Copenhagen's Old Stock Exchange
- A blaze engulfed Copenhagen’s historic former stock exchange in Denmark’s capital on Tuesday, with the spire being consumed by flames and collapsing.
- The fire spread across multiple floors of the monument, leading to the collapse of its roof, as reported by local fire department chief Jakob Vedsted Andersen.
- The tower, standing at 184 feet, featured a distinctive design resembling four intertwined dragons’ tails, symbolizing protection against enemies and fire, as indicated by tourism websites.
- Deputy Prime Minister Troels Lund Poulsen referred to the incident as Denmark’s unique moment akin to Notre Dame, alluding to the 2019 fire in the roof of the Parisian landmark.
Reaction to suspected sabotage attempts: Foreign Office summons Russian ambassador
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US aims to begin new North Korea sanctions monitoring regime by next month: The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations said on Friday that she hoped to find a new ...
reuters.com/world/us-aims-begin-new-north-korea-sanctions-monitoring-regime-by-next-month-2024-04-19/
“Just think about it.”Tzipi Hotovely, Israeli ambassador to the UK, sparked controversy on social media after her appearance on Sky News ... Show more
Venezuela closes embassy in Ecuador to protest raid on Mexican embassy there: Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro has ordered the closure of his country’s embassy ...
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US Says Russia’s Arms Trade With North Korea Violates Sanctions: The US ambassador to the United Nations said Russia’s arms trade with North Korea breaches ...
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Arrests in Bayreuth: Investigators prevent Russian sabotage operation: The men are said to have planned explosive attacks against military and industrial targets ...
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U.S. envoy to U.N. urges Russia and China not to ‘reward’ North Korea’s bad behavior
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Azerbaijan slams French 'pressure' after Paris recalls ambassador: France accused Azerbaijan of 'damaging' bilateral ties, amid diplomatic tensions after Baku ...
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/17/azerbaijan-slams-french-pressure-after-paris-recalls-ambassador_6668674_4.html
UK's Israeli ambassador says Iran's attack on Israel was 'declaration of war': Tzipi Hotovely says "as a diplomat" she wants the Western countries to form what ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-15/uks-israeli-ambassador-says-irans-attack-on-israel-was-declaration-of-war
170 patients affected: Police operation due to staff shortage in Berlin nursing home
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US, Israel call on UNSC to condemn Iran’s attack, but no action taken: “The Security Council must unequivocally condemn Iran’s aggressive actions and call for ...
jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/us-israel-call-on-unsc-to-condemn-irans-attack-but-no-action-taken-797281
Banished from the Vatican: Benedict's confidant Gänswein is to serve as ambassador to the Baltics
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Iran defends attacks and threatens Israel: According to Tehran, the attack on Israel was a one-off retaliatory action on a "limited scale". At the same time ...
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Russia destroys Kyiv's biggest power generation plantEcuador storms the Mexican embassy in Quito
& Myanmar's ethnic rebels overrun a key border town along ... Show more #WorldAtWar
Iran's retaliation in response to Israel's attack on the embassy in Damascus on April 1 has evoked global condemnation#Israel asks UNSC to designate IRGC as a ... Show more www.wionews.com/videos
Russia summons French ambassador over foreign minister's 'unacceptable' comments
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Manuel Rocha, a former US ambassador, sentenced to 15 years for serving as secret agent for Cuba
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Quick Glance: Former US Ambassador Sentenced for Spying for Cuba
- Former US ambassador Manuel Rocha was sentenced to 15 years in prison after admitting to working as a secret agent for Cuba for decades.
- Rocha accepted the penalty and paid a $500,000 fine after pleading guilty to acting on behalf of a foreign government.
- The swift criminal case avoided a trial that would have revealed the extent of Rocha's assistance to Cuba while working for the US State Department for twenty years.
- The sophistication of Cuban intelligence services was highlighted as Rocha's double-crossing went undetected for years, demonstrating his secret meetings with Cuban operatives and provision of false information to US officials.
#WorldDNA | Israel remains on high alert after Iran's attack
The attack on Israel came as a response to the bombing of the Iranian embassy in Damascus on April ... Show more www.wionews.com/videos
Iran launches drone attack against Israel: The long-anticipated attack comes after Israel last week killed a senior officer in Iran’s embassy in Damascus.
politico.com/news/2024/04/13/iran-israel-attacks-00152116
"Accomplices in a crime try to hide the evidence, and silence the witnesses."
British-Palestinian doctor Ghassan Abu Sittah ... Show more
🔴 The Dutch Foreign Ministry says it will close its embassy in Tehran on Sunday as a precaution due to the rising tensions between Iran and Israel ... Show more www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/4/13/israels-war-on-gaza-live-5-dead-dozens-injured-in-gaza-city-attack
‘Don’t’: Biden warns Iran against attacking Israel: He said he expected Iran to attack Israel "sooner, rather than later". Read more at straitstimes ...
straitstimes.com/asia/biden-says-his-message-to-iran-is-dont
Ecuadorian tribunal deems arrest of former Vice President Glas illegal: But the three-member panel also upheld his ongoing imprisonment, arguing it could not ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/13/ecuadorian-tribunal-deems-arrest-of-former-vice-president-glas-illegal
Argentina: Iran ordered 1990s bombings of Israeli embassy, AMIA center: According to the court decision, Hezbollah is also held responsible for the terrorist ...
i24news.tv/en/news/international/artc-argentina-rules-iran-ordered-1990s-bombings-of-israeli-embassy-amia-center
Israel vows to defend itself against looming Iranian attack: Tension continues to mount in the Middle East as Israel said it will defend itself against a ...
euronews.com/2024/04/12/israel-vows-to-defend-itself-against-looming-iranian-attack
Protestors gathered outside London's German embassy to protest the country's denial of entry to Dr Ghassan Abu Sittah. The British-Palestinian surgeon had ... Show more
Saxony-Anhalt: 20,000 pigs burn to death in fire at fattening facility: It must have been a horrific inferno: More than 20,000 pigs burned to death in a fire at ...
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1,200-pound tree stump falls, kills NE Portland man trying to remove it: The man's spouse found his body Wednesday morning, firefighters said.
oregonlive.com/portland/2024/04/1200-pound-tree-stump-falls-kills-ne-portland-man-trying-to-remove-it.html
The injured were taken to four hospitals.
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Israel's Foreign Minister threatens a direct response if Iran chooses to attack from its soil, after Ayatollah Khamenei says Israel must be punished for its ... Show more
Drastic increase in heart problems and stroke symptoms in Berlin: Is the vaccination to blame?
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Philippines eyes $100 billion in deals from summit with U.S., Japan: The Philippines is eyeing around $100 billion in investment deals in the next five to 10 ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/philippines-eyes-100-bln-investment-deals-summit-with-us-japan-2024-04-11/
Mexico asks the UN to expel Ecuador over its police raid on the Mexican embassy in Quito
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Quick Glance: Mexico Removes Diplomats from Embassy in Ecuador Amid Raid
- Mexico withdrew embassy personnel in Ecuador after security forces stormed the building.
- President Lopez Obrador criticized the arrest of former Vice President Glas and instructed to file a complaint at the International Court of Justice.
- Ecuador accused Mexico of misusing diplomatic immunities and privileges, leading to severed diplomatic ties.
- International condemnation ensued, with various Latin American countries, the US, EU, and the UN condemning the actions taken during the incident.
Ecuador ex-VP Jorge Glas hospitalised after capture from Mexico embassy: Ecuador has said it wishes to resolve differences with Mexico, but has defended its raid ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/9/ecuador-ex-vp-jorge-glas-hospitalised-after-capture-from-mexico-embassy
Portadown: Inquiry into claims on-call firefighters took engine to pub: An investigation hears claims alcohol was stored in a fridge at Portadown fire station.
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🟠 NicaraguaEven if genocide were found not to be being committed in Gaza, an argument Nicaragua does not accept, Israel is still in clear violation of other ... Show more www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/4/8/live-icj-nicaragua-genocide-case-germany-israels-war-on-gaza
Quick Glance: Germany Prepares for Court Date Over Genocide Claims
- The Genocide Convention was created to prevent future genocides, particularly in response to the Holocaust.
- Nicaragua has sued Germany for allegedly contributing to genocide against the Palestinian people through support for Israel.
- The accusations against Germany could lead to provisional measures by the International Court of Justice.
- The hearing for the case is scheduled for April 8 and 9, with Germany and Nicaragua each having a day to present their arguments.
“The Zionist entity will be punished.”Iran’s FM Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says “America is responsible” for the attack on Iranian embassy in Syria as he ... Show more ara.tv/5bkzt
Netanyahu spokesperson on Iran threat: ‘We don’t seek wars’ but will ‘do whatever it takes to defend ourselves’
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Hundreds of emergency medical missions: half marathon takes a heavy toll: At the Berlin Half Marathon, many runners despaired of the unexpected warmth.
morgenpost.de/berlin/article242046178/Hunderte-Notarzt-Einsaetze-Halbmarathon-forert-hohen-Tribut.html
Diplomatic crisis erupts between Poland and Israel following killing of Polish aid worker in Gaza
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Quick Glance: Poland demands apology from Israeli ambassador after Gaza attack
- Israel's ambassador in Poland, Yacov Livne, has apologized for the Gaza strike that killed seven aid workers, including Polish national Damian Soból.
- Polish figures criticized Livne for not issuing an apology earlier, including President Andrzej Duda and Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
- Despite criticisms, Deputy Foreign Minister Andrzej Szejna confirmed that Livne will not be expelled from Poland.
- Poland calls for a transparent investigation into the incident and adequate compensation for the family of the deceased Pole.
Mexico suspends ties with Ecuador after police raid embassy: Ecuador police storm Mexico’s embassy in Quito to arrest former vice president Jorge Glas.
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/6/mexico-suspends-ties-with-ecuador-after-police-raid-embassy
Mexico breaks diplomatic ties with Ecuador after police storm embassy in Quito: The Mexican president has quickly moved to break off diplomatic ties with Ecuador ...
france24.com/en/americas/20240406-mexico-breaks-diplomatic-ties-with-ecuador-after-police-storm-embassy-in-quito
"Monster Jam" Hamburg: Monster truck show canceled due to high exhaust emissions: On Sunday, the "Monster Jam" show at the Barclays Arena in Hamburg had to be ...
welt.de/vermischtes/article250918708/Monster-Jam-Hamburg-Monstertruck-Show-wegen-hoher-Abgaswerte-abgebrochen.html
War on Gaza: Why Jordan protests have landed in the spotlight: Thousands of protesters have surrounded the Israeli embassy in Amman in recent days ...
middleeasteye.net/opinion/gaza-war-jordan-protests-landed-spotlight-why
‘Outrage against international law’: Ecuador police storm Mexican embassy to arrest former VP
cnn.com/2024/04/06/americas/ecuador-vice-president-arrest-mexico-embassy-diplomatic-tensions-intl-hnk/
Listen to the latest episode of “The Foreign Affairs Interview,” featuring former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Martin Indyk on the war in Gaza—and the possibility ... Show more www.foreignaffairs.com/podcasts/who-still-believes-two-state-solution
Iran holds funeral for officers killed in embassy strike: Iran held a funeral on Friday for seven officers killed in a suspected Israeli airstrike on the Iranian ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/iran-holds-funeral-officers-killed-embassy-strike-2024-04-05/
Diplomatic spat erupts between Poland and Israel after WCK killings in Gaza: Israel’s ambassador has sparked outrage for accusing Poles of anti-Semitism ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/4/diplomatic-spat-erupts-between-poland-and-israel-after-wck-killings-in-gaza
Crisis between Poland, Israel erupts after World Central Kitchen worker death: A new diplomatic crisis between Poland and Israel has erupted following the death ...
apnews.com/article/poland-israel-tensions-aid-worker-death-5d7cb5548f9d1a8d469aa158ddde8148
Quick Glance: Poland-Israel Crisis Erupts Over World Central Kitchen Worker's Death
- A diplomatic crisis has emerged between Poland and Israel following the death of a Polish aid worker in Gaza.
- Reactions to the incident have caused tensions between the countries.
- The Polish president denounced the Israeli ambassador's comment as 'outrageous'.
- The ambassador is expected to be summoned for a meeting to address the issue.
Somalia expels Ethiopian ambassador amid row over Somaliland port deal: The two countries have been at loggerheads since January in a dispute over Ethiopia's ...
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Meirav Eilon Shahar, Israel's ambassador to the UN and international organisations in Geneva, said that the UNHRC resolution is “a stain on the Human Rights ... Show more
Embassy protest highlights Gaza war impact on children: A protest marking 'Palestinian Child's Day' is taking place outside the Israeli embassy in ...
rte.ie/news/2024/0405/1441888-embassy-protest/
Taiwan condemns 'shameless' China for accepting world's concern on quake: Taiwan on Thursday condemned China as "shameless" after Beijing's deputy ambassador to ...
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Quick Glance: Taiwan: Successful Earthquake Preparedness
- Taiwan, situated in a seismically active area, faces frequent earthquakes, particularly along the scenic rural east coast.
- Following past earthquakes, Taiwan revised building codes and strengthened disaster management laws to be better prepared for future events.
- Response to earthquakes has improved, with enhanced coordination between government units and non-governmental organizations in disaster areas.
- Taiwan has also bolstered the resilience of its communication networks to effectively respond to potential attacks or natural disasters.
Polish-Israeli tensions deepen over Israeli ambassador’s ‘outrageous’ comment: Yacov Livne claims antisemitism is behind what he called accusations that Israel ...
timesofisrael.com/polish-israeli-tensions-deepen-over-israeli-ambassadors-outrageous-comment/
#WATCH | #Iran has issued a new warning for Israel in connection to the deadly strike on Iran embassy compound in #Syria 's Damascus on April 1.
Quick Glance: US Alerted to Impending Iranian Attack
- The US is actively on high alert and preparing for a potential "significant" attack by Iran targeting Israeli or American assets in the region as a response to Monday's Israeli strike in Damascus that killed high-ranking Iranian commanders. Senior US officials currently believe that an attack by Iran is "inevitable" - a sentiment also shared by their Israeli counterparts. Both governments are working diligently to prepare for the anticipated Iranian attack, acknowledging the various possible methods through which the attack could unfold and the potential risks to US and Israeli assets and personnel.
- A looming Iranian attack was a focal point of discussion during a phone call between President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday. At that moment, the two governments were uncertain about the timing and nature of Iran's retaliation. A direct Iranian strike on Israel is a scenario that the Biden administration is particularly concerned about, as it would lead to a swift escalation of an already volatile situation in the Middle East. Iran had vowed vengeance following Israel's airstrike on the Iranian embassy complex in Syria, resulting in the deaths of at least seven officials.
- The US promptly informed Iran that the Biden administration was not involved in and had no prior knowledge of the embassy attack, cautioning against targeting American assets. The US considers its own embassies and consulates abroad, as well as foreign embassies and consulates in the US, to be under special protection.
- On Tuesday, the Pentagon's Deputy Press Secretary, Sabrina Singh, stated that the US assessment pointed to Israel as the perpetrator of the airstrike. Israel has escalated its military operations against Iran and its regional allies following the October 7 attack on Israel by the Tehran-backed Hamas group. Subsequent warfare in Gaza by Israel has resulted in over 32,800 casualties, widespread devastation, and pushed more than a million individuals to the brink of starvation, according to the Gaza Ministry of Health.
In a meeting with Palestinian Ambassador Ahmed Jawad A. A Rabei, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif assured him that Pakistan will continue to raise its voice at ... Show more www.dawn.com/live/gaza-invasion #DawnToday
“Either freedom or martyrdom.”
Thousands of protesters gathered outside the Israeli embassy in Jordan's capital Amman for the 10th consecutive day to protest ... Show more
Iran vows retaliation on Israel after commanders’ deaths, growing fears of war spiraling
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Quick Glance: Escalation in the Middle East: Iran's Retaliation Threat to Israel After Commanders' Deaths
- An airstrike on Damascus on Monday triggers extensive fears of escalation between Israel and Hamas.
- The strikes on the Syrian capital fuel concerns of a direct confrontation between Iran and Israel.
- Israel targets Iranian allies to create deterrence, as experts suggest both sides aim to avoid a full-blown conflict.
- Iran threatens countermeasures against Israel, while Israel maintains silence, emphasizing the unattainability of its goals.
Building close to Iranian embassy hit in Syria, Iranian media report: A building close to the Iranian embassy in Damascus was hit by an Israeli airstrike on ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/building-close-iranian-embassy-hit-syria-iranian-media-report-2024-04-01/
Quick Glance: Israel Bombs Iranian Embassy in Syria, Killing Senior Commander
- Suspected Israeli warplanes bombed Iran's embassy in Syria, resulting in the death of a senior commander.
- Syria's foreign and interior ministers condemned the attack as a terrorist act.
- Iran confirmed the death of seven military advisers, including three senior commanders.
- The U.S. expressed concerns about potential escalation in the conflict in the region.
🔴 Syria's UN ambassador, Koussay al-Dahhak, calls the strike on Iran's consulate in Damascus "another Israeli attack" in a series targeting Syria ... Show more www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/4/2/israels-war-on-gaza-live-five-aid-workers-killed-after-delivering-food
UK summons Israeli envoy over death of World Central Kitchen aid workers: UK summons Israeli ambassador over deaths of aid workers in Gaza on Tuesday,
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Six dead in strike near Iranian embassy in Damascus: Syrian media reports the strike occurred during a meeting between 'senior regional figures'
i24news.tv/en/news/middle-east/artc-six-dead-in-strike-near-iranian-embassy-in-damascus
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