Syrians living in Alberta look forward to a free Syria
Syrians living in Alberta look forward to a free Syria,Hundreds of Syrian Canadians gathered in front of Calgary city hall on Sunday, celebrating what they say is a great day for Syria after the fall of Bashar al-Assad.
Jubilation and gunfire as Syrians celebrate the end of the Assad family’s half-century rule
Jubilation and gunfire as Syrians celebrate the end of the Assad family’s half-century rule,Syrians poured into streets echoing with celebratory gunfire on Sunday after a stunning rebel advance reached the capital, putting an end to the Assad family's iron rule.
Trump receives a Paris welcome full of presidential pomp from France’s Macron
Trump receives a Paris welcome full of presidential pomp from France’s Macron,French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed Donald Trump to Paris with presidential pomp as the two men resumed the relationship established during Trump's first term.
South Korea’s president avoids an impeachment attempt over martial law
South Korea’s president avoids an impeachment attempt over martial law,South Korea's embattled President Yoon Suk Yeol avoided an opposition-led attempt to impeach him over his short-lived imposition of martial law.
South Korea president’s impeachment more likely as party calls him ‘risk’
South Korea president’s impeachment more likely as party calls him ‘risk’,The leader of President Yoon Suk Yeol's party stressed the need to suspend Yoon’s presidential duties and power swiftly, saying he poses a 'significant risk of extreme actions.'
Canadian, 2 U.S. climbers presumed dead after fall on New Zealand mountain
Canadian, 2 U.S. climbers presumed dead after fall on New Zealand mountain,Three mountain climbers — two from the U.S. and one from Canada — missing for five days on Aoraki, New Zealand’s tallest peak, are believed to have died in a fall.
After France’s government toppled, Macron to name new PM soon
After France’s government toppled, Macron to name new PM soon,Macron came out fighting a day after a historic no-confidence vote prompted by budget disputes at the National Assembly left France without a functioning government.
France’s government toppled in non-confidence vote. What happens next?
France’s government toppled in non-confidence vote. What happens next?,Far-right and left-wing lawmakers joined forces to back a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Michel Barnier and his government.
France’s government toppled in non-confidence vote. What happens next?
France’s government toppled in non-confidence vote. What happens next?,Far-right and left-wing lawmakers joined forces to back a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Michel Barnier and his government.
Mystery flu-like outbreak in Congo kills dozens, investigation underway
Mystery flu-like outbreak in Congo kills dozens, investigation underway,A flu-like disease that has killed dozens of people over two weeks is being investigated in southwestern Congo, local authorities said.
Syria urged by Turkey, U.S. to hold talks with opposition after sudden advance
Syria urged by Turkey, U.S. to hold talks with opposition after sudden advance,Turkey and Iran, which support opposing sides in Syria’s civil war, said they have agreed to resume diplomatic efforts along with Russia to restore calm.
Food giant Cargill is slashing 5% of global workforce—around 8K jobs
Food giant Cargill is slashing 5% of global workforce—around 8K jobs,Cargill has more than 160,000 employees globally and is based out of Minnesota in the United States but makes its Canadian headquarters in Winnipeg.
Canada warns claiming asylum is ‘not easy’ with new global ad campaign
Canada warns claiming asylum is ‘not easy’ with new global ad campaign,The ads are part of a broader shift in tone by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government on immigration and an effort to clamp down on refugee claims.
Guinea soccer match stampede following clashes kills 56 people
Guinea soccer match stampede following clashes kills 56 people,Fifty-six people were killed and several injured in a stampede at a soccer stadium in southern Guinea, following clashes between fans, Guinea’s government said Monday.
Magic can’t save ‘Harry Potter’ star Rupert Grint from US$2.3M tax bill
Magic can’t save ‘Harry Potter’ star Rupert Grint from US$2.3M tax bill,Former “Harry Potter” film actor Rupert Grint faces a 1.8 million-pound ($2.3 million) bill after he lost a legal battle with the tax authorities.
Updated advisory urges Canadians to avoid all travel to Syria, leave if possible
Updated advisory urges Canadians to avoid all travel to Syria, leave if possible,Ottawa is urging Canadians to avoid all travel to Syria and to consider leaving the country if it's safe to do so.
Notre Dame reopens its doors to Macron and other world leaders in a rare symbol of unity
Notre Dame reopens its doors to Macron and other world leaders in a rare symbol of unity,France's iconic Notre Dame Cathedral is formally reopening its doors on Saturday for the first time since a devastating fire nearly destroyed the 861-year-old landmark in 2019.
UnitedHealthcare CEO’s shooting opens a door for many to vent frustrations over insurance
UnitedHealthcare CEO’s shooting opens a door for many to vent frustrations over insurance,For years, patients in the U.S. health care system have grown frustrated with a bureaucracy they don’t understand.
Alleged hitwoman, known as ‘The Doll,’ arrested in Colombia
Alleged hitwoman, known as ‘The Doll,’ arrested in Colombia,Police describe Karen Julieth Ojeda Rodriguez as a "dangerous hitwoman."
U.S. mandates bird flu testing for milk supply amid outbreak
U.S. mandates bird flu testing for milk supply amid outbreak,Bird flu has infected more than 500 dairy herds in top milk state California, and more than 700 nationwide since March, raising concerns of the impact to the milk supply.
Woman who stowed away on NY flight to Paris arrested, will face judge
Woman who stowed away on NY flight to Paris arrested, will face judge,Svetlana Dali was able to get through an advanced imaging technology body scanner at JFK Airport, and dodge document and ID checks during the security process.
South Korean woman who grabbed soldier’s gun explains why she did it
South Korean woman who grabbed soldier’s gun explains why she did it,Ahn Gwi-ryeong, a spokesperson for South Korea's opposition Democratic party, has gone viral for her act of defiance, seen by many as brave.
Cargill layoffs not expected to impact Canadian union jobs: UFCW
Cargill layoffs not expected to impact Canadian union jobs: UFCW,A union representative told Global News he has received no notice of layoffs coming to front-line production workers for Cargill in Canada.
Cargill layoffs not expected to impact Canadian union jobs: UFCW
Cargill layoffs not expected to impact Canadian union jobs: UFCW,A union representative told Global News he has received no notice of layoffs coming to front-line production workers for Cargill in Canada.
South Korea martial law: Canada, other countries urge caution to travellers
South Korea martial law: Canada, other countries urge caution to travellers,Protests have continued to call for President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment and arrest after the martial law order was lifted, which officials and experts say could impact tourists.
Read the full text of South Korea’s martial law decree
Read the full text of South Korea’s martial law decree,South Korea's president accused the opposition of sympathizing with North Korea and paralyzing the government with anti-state activities.
Plastics pollution treaty talks hit impasse on if rules should be binding
Plastics pollution treaty talks hit impasse on if rules should be binding,There is an impasse over whether the treaty should reduce the total plastic on Earth and put global, legally binding controls on toxic chemicals used to make plastics.
Canada lists Houthi militant group as a terrorist entity
Canada lists Houthi militant group as a terrorist entity,The Iran-backed group, officially known as Ansarallah, has contributed to unrest in the Middle East by attacking commercial and naval vessels in the Red Sea for over a year.
After entering Aleppo, Syrian insurgents advance to a nearby province. Assad says he’ll defeat them
After entering Aleppo, Syrian insurgents advance to a nearby province. Assad says he’ll defeat them,Thousands of Syrian insurgents took over most of Aleppo on Saturday, establishing positions in the country's largest city and controlling its airport.
NATO offer for Ukraine-controlled land could end war’s ‘hot stage’: Zelenskyy
NATO offer for Ukraine-controlled land could end war’s ‘hot stage’: Zelenskyy,An offer of NATO membership to territory under Kyiv’s control would end “the hot stage of the war” in Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a broadcast interview.