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Canada’s Trudeau invokes emergency powers to quell protests
World
February 15, 2022
Canada’s Trudeau invokes emergency powers to quell protests
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invoked emergency powers Monday to quell the paralyzing protests by truckers and…
Key US-Canada bridge reopens as Ottawa protest persists
World
February 14, 2022
Key US-Canada bridge reopens as Ottawa protest persists
WINDSOR, Ontario (AP) — The busiest U.S.-Canada border crossing was open Monday after protesters demonstrating against COVID-19 measures blocked it…
Blockades on Canada-US border continue as protests swell
World
February 13, 2022
Blockades on Canada-US border continue as protests swell
WINDSOR, Ontario (AP) — Protesters opposed to COVID-19 vaccine mandates and other restrictions withdrew their vehicles from a key U.S.-Canadian…
Sudan’s military rulers step up crackdown, arrest activists
Middle East
February 11, 2022
Sudan’s military rulers step up crackdown, arrest activists
CAIRO (AP) — Amira Osman, a Sudanese women’s rights activist, was getting ready for bed a few minutes before midnight…
Canada rules out use of troops against truckers’ blockade; more protests planned
World
February 4, 2022
Canada rules out use of troops against truckers’ blockade; more protests planned
OTTAWA, Feb 3 (Reuters) – The Canadian government will not use troops against truckers whose nearly week-long protest of coronavirus…
Thousands in Ottawa protest COVID mandates, many rebuked
World
January 30, 2022
Thousands in Ottawa protest COVID mandates, many rebuked
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Thousands of protesters gathered in Canada’s capital on Saturday to protest vaccine mandates, masks and lockdowns.…
Iran ready for bilateral talks on downed jet, ignores call for reparations
Middle East
January 8, 2022
Iran ready for bilateral talks on downed jet, ignores call for reparations
DUBAI, Jan 7 (Reuters) – Iran said on Friday it was prepared to hold bilateral talks with concerned countries over…
EgyptAir offers 25% discount on flights to US and Canada, announces new prices for Saudi Arabia
Egypt
December 30, 2021
EgyptAir offers 25% discount on flights to US and Canada, announces new prices for Saudi Arabia
Coinciding with New Year celebrations, EgyptAir, a member of the Star Alliance, announced special discounts of 25 percent on economy…
Israel to ban travel to US, Canada over omicron variant
Middle East
December 20, 2021
Israel to ban travel to US, Canada over omicron variant
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli ministers on Monday agreed to ban travel to the United States, Canada and eight other countries…
Canada lifts travel ban on 10 African countries including Egypt
Egypt
December 20, 2021
Canada lifts travel ban on 10 African countries including Egypt
Canadian Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos announced on Friday that the travel ban imposed by his country’s authorities on 10 African…