New drone video shows close-up view of Baltimore bridge collapse debris: Additional traffic camera footage captured the moments just before the collapse of the ...
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Quick Glance: New Insights into Baltimore Bridge Collapse from Drone and Traffic Camera Footage
- Authorities released footage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge crash site on Thursday.
- New traffic camera recordings provided a different perspective on the moments leading up to the bridge's collapse on Tuesday.
- An audio recording of emergency communications sheds light on the tense moments before the Baltimore bridge collapsed.
- Officials announced the suspension of search and rescue operations following the Baltimore bridge collapse on Tuesday.
Israeli soldiers play with Gaza women's underwear in online posts: Israeli soldiers have been posting photos and videos of themselves toying with lingerie found ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/israeli-soldiers-play-with-gaza-womens-underwear-online-posts-2024-03-28/
Arvind Kejriwal: US urges fair legal process for India opposition leader: Washington reiterated its remark hours after Delhi summoned a US diplomat over similar ...
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Canada clocks fastest population growth in 66 years in 2023: Canada's population touched a record high of 40.77 million in 2023, largely driven by temporary ...
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Quick Glance: Canada's Population Growth Soars to Highest Rate Since 1957
- Canada's population grew by 3.2 percent in 2023 to reach 40,769,890 residents, the highest rate since 1957.
- Quebec saw the most significant growth in absolute numbers, while Alberta and Prince Edward Island reported the highest growth rates.
- The majority of population growth in Canada and Quebec came from immigration, with Quebec experiencing the largest increase in temporary residents.
- Ontario's population increased by 3.4 percent despite losing residents to other provinces, while Alberta had the highest population growth due to immigration.
France's Macron says proposed EU-Mercosur agreement is 'very bad deal': French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday during his visit to Brazil that a ...
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UN rights committee urges UK to drop plan to deport refugees to Rwanda: The United Nations Human Rights Committee urged Britain on Thursday to abandon a ...
reuters.com/world/uk/un-rights-committee-urges-uk-drop-plan-deport-refugees-rwanda-2024-03-28/
Canada's GDP rebounds in January, likely up 0.4% in February: Canada's gross domestic product strongly rebounded in January exceeding expectations and February's ...
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A look at past US bridge collapses after a vessel collision: Images dating back to 1980 reveal the scale of damage from other incidents where a ship ran into a ...
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Quick Glance: Tragedy in Baltimore: Fatal Bridge Collapse and Intensive Investigations
- A cargo ship that lost control and crashed into a bridge in Baltimore had previously undergone engine maintenance in the port, according to the US Coast Guard. Divers retrieved the bodies of two of the six workers who fell into the water, while the search for the others was deemed unsuccessful.
- Investigators commenced gathering evidence from the cargo ship involved in striking the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The victims were from Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, with authorities suspecting that the other vehicles with victims were trapped.
Senegal's opposition candidate, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, is the winner of the presidential election, according to official provisional results ... Show more
Quick Glance: Africa Live: Court Sentences Former Liberian Rebel Leader to 30 Years - BBC News
- Police in Togo dispersed an opposition press conference convened to discuss a controversial constitutional reform. Concerns exist that shifting from a presidential to a parliamentary system could lead to the long-standing President, Faure Gnassingbe, staying in power indefinitely.
- Uganda's President, Yoweri Museveni, formally inaugurated the nation's inaugural interest-free commercial Islamic bank. This financial institution is expected to play a substantial role in advancing the country's financial sector.
- A South African entrepreneur has been implicated in the murder of renowned rapper AKA. Allegedly, the individual transferred a significant sum of money to one of the current suspects on trial for the rapper's homicide.
- A French court commuted the life sentence of former Liberian rebel leader Kunti Kamara to 30 years. He was convicted of crimes against humanity and violence against civilians during Liberia's civil war.
It's a bittersweet Easter for chocolate lovers and African cocoa farmers but big brands see profits
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Quick Glance: Bittersweet Easter for Chocolate Lovers and African Cocoa Farmers
- Changing climate negatively impacts global cocoa supply and West African cocoa farmers’ earnings.
- Cocoa exports from Ivory Coast down by a third lead to a sharp rise in cocoa prices globally.
- Major chocolate manufacturers increase chocolate prices to boost profits while consumers pay more.
- Smaller chocolate businesses struggle with rising cocoa prices and declining sales as efforts to boost cocoa production are implemented.
Macron and Lula launch submarine built in Brazil with French tech: The presidents of France and Brazil on Wednesday launched a submarine built in the South ...
reuters.com/world/americas/macron-lula-launch-submarine-built-brazil-with-french-tech-2024-03-27/
French lawmakers are weighing a bill banning all types of hair discrimination: French lawmakers are debating a bill Thursday that would ban discrimination over ...
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Greek PM faces no-confidence vote over 2023 train crash: The government of Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis faces a no-confidence vote on Thursday over ...
reuters.com/world/europe/greek-pm-faces-no-confidence-vote-over-2023-train-crash-2024-03-28/
Former Senegal prime minister concedes defeat in presidential election to opposition candidate
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Benjamin Netanyahu Is Israel’s Worst Prime Minister Ever: One man’s ambition has undermined Israel’s security and consumed its politics.
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Canadian PM Trudeau, under fire over housing crisis, vows to help renters: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, whose Liberal government is under heavy ...
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Quick Glance: Trudeau pledges help to renters amidst housing crisis
- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced measures to assist renters amid pressure from the housing crisis.
- During a televised press conference in Vancouver, Trudeau emphasized the significance of renters and pledged financial support in the upcoming budget.
- The government is grappling with a housing shortage due to high interest rates, soaring property prices, and a record influx of immigrants.
- Trudeau intends to allocate $15 million to legal aid organizations to safeguard tenants from unjust rent increases and provide credit for on-time rent payments when applying for a mortgage.
The night in the Middle East: Israel intensifies its attacks on Hezbollah: There are constant confrontations on Israel's border with Lebanon. Now the situation ...
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Muslim families displaced by conflict in Democratic Republic of Congo's east are observing Ramadan under the shadow of war ... Show more
Cash-Tight Tunisia Snubs Qatari Aid Plan as Risking Independence: Tunisia’s parliament barred a state-run Qatari fund from expanding into the cash-strapped North ...
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Why Isn't Dental Health Considered Primary Medical Care?: Ailments of the mouth can put the body at risk for a slew of other ills. Some practitioners think ...
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Senegal's opposition candidate Faye won over 54% of vote, full provisional results show
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France's parliament condemns 1961 police massacre of Algerians in Paris: The French parliament's lower house on Thursday approved a resolution condemning as ...
france24.com/en/europe/20240328-france-s-parliament-condemns-1961-police-massacre-of-algerians-in-paris
Hezbollah and Israel Trade Fire Across Lebanon Border: Gaza War Live Updates: At least one person died in Israel and seven were killed in Lebanon ...
nytimes.com/live/2024/03/27/world/israel-hamas-war-gaza-news/two-days-after-the-un-call-for-a-cease-fire-israeli-strikes-on-gaza-havent-let-up
Delhi Chief Minister Kejriwal's custody extended until April 1 in graft case: An Indian court extended the custody of opposition leader and Delhi Chief Minister ...
reuters.com/world/india/delhi-chief-minister-kejriwals-custody-extended-until-april-1-graft-case-2024-03-28/
Canada’s population hits 41M months after breaking 40M threshold | Globalnews.ca: Nine months after reaching 40 million people, Canada cracked a new threshold on ...
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U.N. Special Rapporteur Outlines How Israel Is Committing Genocide in Gaza: On Tuesday, U.N. Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese accused Israel of committing ...
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French school principal’s resignation over headscarf death threats sparks uproar: French politicians from across the political spectrum Wednesday denounced what ...
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Quick Glance: Resignation Following Headscarf Incident: Politicians Condemn 'Islamist' Attack on Education
- After an incident involving a student where a headmaster faced death threats, he resigned from his position at a high school and college in eastern Paris.
- Secularism and religion are contentious topics in France, leading to deep tensions in the country.
- Politicians from various political spectrums expressed shock over the resignation, labeling the incident as a collective failure.
- A 26-year-old man has been arrested for making death threats against the principal on the internet and is set to stand trial in April.
Hundreds of rights groups urge US to stop deporting Haitians fleeing gang war: Nearly 500 immigration and human rights organizations signed a letter urging the U ...
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Poland told allies in advance about dismissal of Eurocorps commander, minister says
reuters.com/world/europe/poland-told-allies-advance-about-dismissal-eurocorps-commander-minister-says-2024-03-28/
7 in Lebanon, 1 in Israel killed in exchange of violence along border: An Israeli airstrike on a paramedics center linked to a Lebanese Sunni Muslim group in ...
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Quick Glance: Hezbollah's Retaliation Rocket Attack on Israel, Casualties Reported
- An Israeli assault hit a health center in southern Lebanon; Hezbollah attacks have killed a man in an Israeli border town.
- Hezbollah said it launched dozens of rockets at Kiryat Shmona, an Israeli border town, in response to Israeli strikes on Lebanon's southern village of al-Habbariyeh that killed seven people.
- The Israeli military and Iran-aligned Hezbollah, an ally of Hamas, have been exchanging near-daily fire across the border since October when the current conflict in Gaza started.
- Last month, Hezbollah's leader Hassan Nasrallah said Israel will pay a price 'in blood' for killing Lebanese civilians, signaling the conflict across the Lebanon-Israel border could intensify.
Delhi Chief Minister Kejriwal's custody extended until April 1 in graft case: An Indian court extended the custody of opposition leader and Delhi Chief Minister ...
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Get Dashlane’s NSA-Approved Encryption: Dashlane stands out with its acclaimed UX, delivering a user-friendly password management tool praised for its robust ...
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What does a total solar eclipse look like? Photos from past events show what to expect in 2024
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Quick Glance: Inspiring Students Through Solar Eclipse Simulation
- An Indianapolis teacher uses a solar eclipse simulation to inspire her students.
- Students simulate a total solar eclipse and learn about the upcoming event.
- Insight from an astronomy professor and emphasis on eclipse safety.
- Efforts to ensure students can safely observe the eclipse during a remote learning day.
UK says rules of origin deal with Canada probably won't be extended: Britain said on Wednesday that post-Brexit trade arrangements with Canada that enable its ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/uk-says-rules-origin-deal-with-canada-probably-wont-be-extended-2024-03-27/
Israel raids Gaza hospitals, as poll shows Americans disapprove of Israeli war conduct
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Quick Glance: Israeli hospital raid in Gaza escalates
- Israeli military operation at Gaza's main hospital Al-Shifa continues targeting militants.
- Concerns raised over civilian casualties, including displaced individuals sheltering at the hospital.
- The raid has left the hospital in ruins, with reports of mass arrests and deteriorating conditions for patients.
- Criticism of Israel's actions and calls to end the siege on the hospital emerge, while IDF defends the operation as necessary to damage Hamas and Islamic Jihad.
France and Brazil announce $1.1 billion investment plan for the Amazon: The Brazilian and the French presidents announced on Tuesday a plan to invest 1 billion ...
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Brazil, France launch $1.1 bln program to protect Amazon rainforest: Brazil and France on Tuesday launched an investment program to protect the Brazilian and ...
reuters.com/sustainability/sustainable-finance-reporting/brazil-france-launch-11-bln-investment-program-focused-amazon-rainforest-2024-03-26/
India Raises ‘Strong Objections’ to US Over Kejriwal Comments: India complained to the US on Wednesday over its comments related to the arrest last week of an ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-27/india-raises-strong-objections-to-us-over-kejriwal-comments
How events in Moldova's breakaway Transnistria region raised fears of Russian interference
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France denies supplying arms to Israel for Gaza war: France's defence minister on Tuesday denied allegations from investigative journalists that France supplied ...
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Son of Guinea-Bissau's ex-president jailed in US for trafficking drugs to fund coup
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France to sue student it says falsely accused principal of forcibly removing headscarf
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France evacuates more than 170 French nationals from Haiti: France has evacuated more than 170 nationals and around 70 people of other nationalities from ...
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No peace, no submission. Resistance go forward.”
Hundreds of pro-Palestine protesters have rallied in cities across Morocco to denounce Israel’s actions and ... Show more
Jane Goodall's 90th birthday wish? More time to get out the conservation message: British primatologist-turned-conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall will mark her ...
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Quick Glance: Jane Goodall's 90th birthday wish? More time to spread the conservation message
- British primatologist-turned-conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall will celebrate her 90th birthday next month with a series of talks.
- Goodall's greatest wish is for people to start thinking more about the environment.
- However, she would like to be gifted more years to continue spreading her message.
- The upcoming discussions will delve into Goodall's reflections on reaching this milestone age and her perspective on the essential nature of immediate actions for fostering a brighter tomorrow.
Next Africa: Senegal's Faye, Sonko Sweep to Victory in Sall Rebuke: Welcome to Next Africa, a twice-weekly newsletter on where the continent stands now — ...
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Quick Glance: Senegal: Macky Sall's Legacy and Political Achievements
- Macky Sall's legacy as Senegal's president became more complex in his last years in office, marked by transgressions that tarnished his reputation significantly.
- Sall has left behind significant infrastructure projects like airports, an improved rail system, and industrial parks.
- He also contributed to strengthening the country's regional airport hubs and financed the Diamniadio Industrial Park.
- Additionally, Sall has contributed to preserving Senegal's democratic tradition by respecting term limits and ensuring a smooth power transition to a successor.
The newly appointed Minister of State for trade, industry and cooperatives (trade), Gen Wilson Mbadi has handed over the office of the Chief of Defence Forces ... Show more
Son of Guinea-Bissau's ex-president jailed in US for trafficking drugs to fund coup
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What’s behind Macron’s ‘hardened stance’ on the Russia-Ukraine war?: The French president has adopted a bellicose stance in recent months, even suggesting troops ...
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Women in Baghdad took to the streets on Monday to demonstrate against Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, describing him as “the enemy of God” for not ... Show more
The New York Auto Show opens to the public on Friday, and it comes as the industry faces tough choices on whether to charge ahead with investment in electric ... Show more
War on drugs: 16 traffickers arrested, others deported: Among those arrested include foreign nationals from Tanzania and Nigeria.
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Quick Glance: Drug War: 16 Traffickers Arrested, Others Deported
- Administration police officers in Migori display 395 kilograms of bhang valued at 3.95 million shillings.
- The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has reported the arrest of sixteen (16) drug peddlers and traffickers, which includes foreign nationals, as part of an ongoing nationwide operation.
- Among those captured in the drug network under the leadership of the Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU) are Winfred Kanini Musyoki and David Mwonga Munyaka, apprehended on Tuesday, March 19 in Majengo, Isinya, Kajiado County, for drug trafficking.
- Additionally, in Nyamira County, other suspects such as Judith Kerubu and Samuel Omondi Audi were detained with a total of 133.5 kg of cannabis after their vehicle was intercepted en route to Kajiado.
At least seven killed in Israeli strike on Southern Lebanon, two security sources to Reuters
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Hamas ‘dismantled’ but not destroyed, IDF says, as Gaza war enters new phase: The IDF says it has “dismantled” 20 of the original 24 Hamas battalions in Gaza ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/03/27/israel-gaza-hamas-war-fighting/
Greece Plans To Sell F-16s, Mirages To Rationalize Its Fighter Inventory: Greece is set to sell off some of its F-16s and Mirage 2000s as it plans to reduce its ...
twz.com/air/greece-plans-to-sell-f-16s-mirages-to-rationalize-its-fighter-inventory
Moldovan court strikes down law barring pro-Russian party from polls: Moldova's Constitutional Court on Tuesday struck down legislation aimed at barring from ...
reuters.com/world/europe/moldovan-court-strikes-down-law-barring-pro-russian-party-polls-2024-03-26/
Anyone who wants nature conservation must not leave the field to the farmers: In constant fear of the “greenlash,” the EU is burying its groundbreaking nature ...
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Haiti situation 'cataclysmic' as gang violence deaths surge: UN: GENEVA: The situation in chaos-wracked Haiti is "cataclysmic" ...
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Euro 2024: Georgia beat Greece on penalties to reach first major finals www.bbc.com/sport/football/68603222
French MPs debate outlawing discrimination against afros and braids: French lawmakers will vote on Thursday on much-debated draft legislation that would outlaw ...
reuters.com/world/europe/french-mps-debate-outlawing-discrimination-against-afros-braids-2024-03-27/
A Tunisian court sentenced four people to death and two people to life in prison on charges of participating in the murder of prominent political leader Chokri ...
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IDF deploys facial recognition in Gaza for enhanced surveillance in counterterrorism operations
jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-794128
Paris: headscarf dispute - School principal resigns after death threats: At the end of February, a school principal in Paris got into an argument with a student ...
welt.de/politik/ausland/article250780218/Paris-Kopftuch-Streit-Direktor-von-Schule-tritt-nach-Morddrohungen-zurueck.html
IDF confirms: Top Hamas commander Marwan Issa killed in airstrike earlier this month
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Disposable e-cigarettes are filled with a non-refillable flavored liquid and fitted with a non-rechargeable battery. After use, they become electronic waste ... Show more
Arvind Kejriwal’s imprisonment is a stain on India’s democracy: He is the first sitting chief minister in the country’s history to be arrested
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Violence on Lebanese-Israeli front results in several deaths | DPA: Several people were killed in shelling across the Lebanese-Israeli border ...
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Rescued Gaza hostage says Hamas 'treated him like a dog' - report: Har also described the time the IDF rescued him, and that there was "gunfire in ...
jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-794089
Morning Bid: Dollar flexes again, Japan warns: A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan
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PKK terror supporters attacked airport staff in front of Turkish Airlines Quantor at Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris. An eyewitness told TRT that at least 3 ... Show more
“He is not well, being harassed…” Arvind Kejriwal’s wife as court extends custody till April 1#arvindkejriwal #delhicourt #ED
Iraq signs 5-year gas supply deal with Iran, says state media: Iraq signed a 5-year gas supply deal with Iran, with pumping rates of up to 50 million cubic ...
reuters.com/business/energy/iraq-signs-5-year-gas-supply-deal-with-iran-says-state-media-2024-03-27/
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