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The new Canadian Prime Minister takes office and calls the notion of Canada joining the United States 'crazy' but first...
LATE NEWS TONIGHT:
LATE TONIGHT PRESIDENT TRUMP SIGNING AN EXECUTIVE ORDER. IT ROLLS BACK 18 EXECUTIVE ACTIONS OF JOE BIDEN'S ADMINISTRATION.
TRUMP'S ORDER TONIGHT DESCRIBED AS AN EFFORT TO 'REVERSE DAMAGING POLICIES AND RESTORE EFFECTIVE GOVERNMENT'...THE HILL USA
In Kiev an air raid warning and explosions early Saturday morning...RIA Novosti Russia (Translation Prompt)
A FEDERAL APPEALS COURT REINSTATING PORTIONS OF PRESIDENT TRUMP'S EXECUTIVE ORDERS REGARDING DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION.
THE RULING OF A THREE-JUDGE PANEL INCLUDES CAVEATS FROM JUDGES APPOINTED BY FORMER PRESIDENT OBAMA...THE HILL USA
A SPACE X CAPSULE LAUNCHED FROM CAPE CANAVERAL THIS EVENING TO BRING BACK TWO ASTRONAUTS STRANDED AT THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION...NOS NETHERLANDS (TRANSLATION PROMPT)
Dead and wounded reported in Israeli military action against Palestinian terrorism tonight in Samaria (West Bank)...Tass Russia...Five reported killed in Israel military actions in an around Gaza...(Al Jazeera Qatar)
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement arresting a second Columbia University Palestinian student protester.
Leqaa Kordia detained said to be staying in the US beyond the expiration of her student visa.
Another Palestinian student protester said to have self-deported to Canada...Times of Israel
DURING HIS SPEECH AT THE US JUSTICE DEPARTMENT TODAY, PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP SAID MEDIA OUTLETS CNN AND MSNBC ARE INSTRUMENTS OF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY.
TRUMP INDICATING THOSE MEDIA OUTLETS AND OTHERS COORDINATE WITH EACH OTHER INFLUENCING JUDICIAL DECISIONS. TRUMP SAYING IN PART:
"what they do is illegal"...
TASS RUSSIA
IN THE ORLANDO, FLORIDA AREA GROUPS OF DEMONSTRATORS DISRUPTING CHURCH SERVICES AT 'PROGRESSIVE CHURCHES'.
AT LEAST FOUR CHURCHES SAID TO BE SITES OF THESE PROTESTS WITH VIDEOS RECORDED AND POSTED ONLINE.
CONCERNS ABOUT SECURITY FOLLOWING THESE INCIDENTS...WFTV ORLANDO
In the UK the captain of the cargo ship that collided with a fuel tanker in the North Sea Monday charged with negligent homicide.
59-year-old Vladimir Motin of St. Petersburg, Russia is to appear in court tomorrow. A crew member of the cargo ship is presumed dead in the accident.
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has stated that the collision was not a deliberate act...NOS Netherlands (Translation Prompt)
(WARNING: THIS STORY MAY BE DISTURBING OR OFFENSIVE)
IN A CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS COURTROOM TODAY NAMES OF 'HIGH PROFILE MEN' WHO FREQUENTED HIGH-END BROTHELS REVEALED.
MORE NAMES TO BE REVEALED IN HEARINGS ON THE NEXT TWO FRIDAYS.
THIS CASE INVOLVES A PROSTITUTION OPERATION ALLEGED TO HAVE USED LOCATIONS IN MASSACHUSETTS AND IN THE VIRGINIA SUBURBS OF WASHINGTON DC...NEW YORK POST
National Security Advisers of Britain, France and Germany reported headed to Washington. They are to talk to US National Security Adviser Mike Walz...Tass Russia
THE US FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION FORMALLY BANNING 'NON-ESSENTIAL' HELICOPTER FLIGHTS NEAR REAGAN NATIONAL AIRPORT ACROSS THE POTOMAC RIVER FROM WASHINGTON DC.
THIS FOLLOWS THE DEADLY MID-AIR COLLISON IN JANUARY INVOLVING A US ARMY HELICOPTER AND AN AMERICAN AIRLINES REGIONAL FLIGHT.
THE ARMY CHOPPER ON A TRAINING MISSION AT THE TIME OF THE COLLISION THAT KILLED 67 PEOPLE...BBC NEWS
SOUTH AFRICA'S AMBASSADOR IN THE UNITED STATES EXPELLED.
US SECRETARY OF STATE MARCO RUBIO SAYING EBRAHIM RASOOL HATES BOTH THE UNITED STATES AND PRESIDENT TRUMP.
RASOOL DESCRIBED AS A 'RACE-BAITING POLITICIAN'...AFP FRANCE-AL ARABIYA
The European Union banning lobbyists from the Chinese tech giant Huawei from EU buildings in Brussels and Strasbourg.
A corruption investigation underway involving the European Parliament with at least 15 members being exposed as recipients of gifts from the Huawei lobbyists...NOS Netherlands (Translation Prompt)
The US Navy giving sailors who consider themselves transgender until March 28th to request voluntary separation.
After that date anyone not identifying with their sex assigned at birth will be involuntarily separated.
For anyone with six years of service voluntary separation pay will be provided and at 18 to 20 years of service early retirement will be an option.
Honorable discharges are to be provided under the plan. The Navy speaking of providing separation with 'dignity and respect'...USNI News
(UPDATED) THE US SENATE VOTING THIS EVENING ON THE 'CONTUNUING RESOLUTION' TO CONTINUE FEDERAL SPENDING THROUGH MUCH OF THIS YEAR AND INCREASE THE NATIONAL DEBT.
THE MEASURE SUPPORTED 62 TO 38 WITH TEN DEMOCRATS JOINING REPUBLICANS...(NEWS AGENCIES)...
(ANALYSIS, COMMENT)
THERE IS TALK IN VARIOUS MEDIA CONCERNING DIVISION INSIDE THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY OVER THE DECISION OF MINORITY LEADER CHUCK SCHUMER AND OTHERS INCLUDING DEMOCRAT US SENATOR JOHN FETTERMAN TO SUPPORT PRESIDENT TRUMP'S POSITION ON THE CONTINUING RESOLUTION.
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appearing via video link before the International Criminal Court in The Hague.
Duterte arrested and taken to the Netherlands earlier this week accused of crimes against humanity for a deadly crackdown on drug trafficking in the Philippines.
His lawyer saying Mr. Duterte was brought against his will to the Netherlands.
Demonstrators outside the court building supporting and opposing Duterte...NOS Netherlands (Translation Prompt)
IN ROMANIA GEORGE SIMION A CLOSE ALLY OF POPULIST CALIN GEORGESCU SUBMITTING HIS APPLICATION TO BE A PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE IN THE MAY ELECTION.
THIS FOLLOWS THE ELECTORAL COUNCIL'S DECISION TO REJECT THE CANDIDACY OF MR. GEORGESCU IN THE MAY ELECTION.
THE NEW ELECTION CALLED AFTER ANNULLMENT OF LAST YEAR'S ELECTION FOLLOWING ITS FIRST ROUND WON BY GEORGESCU...DAILY ROMANIA "X" (VIDEO EMBED)
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MEETING IN CANADA THE G7 FOREIGN MINISTERS THREATENING RUSSIA WITH NEW SANCTIONS IF IT DOES NOT ACCEPT A CEASEFIRE IN THE UKRAINE WAR...TASS RUSSIA...
MEANWHILE PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP SPEAKING OF 'GOOD AND PRODUCTIVE' DISCUSSIONS WITH RUSSIAN PRESIDENT PUTIN YESTERDAY.
US SPECIAL ENVOY STEVE WITKOFF IN MOSCOW YESTERDAY FOR THOSE TALKS.
TRUMP SAYING HE HAS ASKED MR. PUTIN TO SPARE THE LIVES OF UKRAINIAN SOLDIERS TRAPPED AFTER THEY INVADED RUSSIA'S KURSK REGION...DONALD J. TRUMP TRUTH SOCIAL...
NOW MR. PUTIN IS SAYING TONIGHT THAT UKRAINE SHOULD ORDER ITS TROOPS IN KURSK TO SURRENDER TO FACILITATE MR. TRUMP'S CALL FOR A CEASEFIRE...TASS RUSSIA
Israel's Shin Bet domestic security agency and Israel Police investigating arson attacks in a Palestinian village last night.
Jewish residents of the area suspected in the attacks which occurred after police received a report from the Jewish settlers that sheep were stolen...TIMES OF ISRAEL
In an historic move three major German political parties agreeing to borrow 500 billion euros (543.56 billion USD).
The money to be be used to rearm Germany.
Germany has a tradition of avoiding major debts or borrowing.
The agreement to borrow the massive amount of money supported by the Christian Democrats, Social Democrats and Greens who are actively working to form a new government following last month's election...NOS Netherlands (Translation Prompt)
The markets today.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average up 674.62 points or 1.65 percent.
The NASDAQ rose 451.07 points or 2.61 percent.
The price of oil in New York at 505 pm higher at 67 dollars 19 cents a barrel up 64 cents or .96 percent...Marketwatch
NEW CANADIAN PRIME MINISTER MARK CARNEY TAKES OFFICE
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CANADA'S NEW PRIME MINISTER MARK CARNEY TAKING OFFICE.
CARNEY AND HIS CABINET TAKING THE OATH OF OFFICE IN OTTAWA'S RIDEAU HALL.
HE SPOKE OF THE NOTION THAT 'NEGATIVITY' WILL NOT WIN THE TRADE WAR WITH THE UNITED STATES...(BBC NEWS)...
CARNEY RESPONDING TO TODAY'S COMMENT BY US SECRETARY OF STATE MARCO RUBIO THAT CANADA WOULD BE BETTER OFF JOINING THE UNITED STATES.
HE SAID 'IT'S CRAZY, HIS POINT IS CRAZY. THAT'S IT".
MR. CARNEY EXPECTED TO CALL AN ELECTION WITHIN DAYS...CBC NEWS CANADA BLOG
China, Russia and Iran calling for an end to US sanctions on Iran and a resumption of talks regarding its civilian nuclear program described as a nuclear threat by the US, Israel and other nations.
Diplomats from all three countries holding a joint meeting in China today...Associated Press USA-Korea Times
12 PEOPLE TAKEN TO HOSPITAL AFTER THE ENGINE OF A BOEING 737-800 AIRLINER CAUGHT FIRE AT DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT LAST EVENING.
AMERICAN AIRLINES FLIGHT 1006 HAD LEFT COLORADO SPRINGS FOR DALLAS-FORT WORTH WHEN IT WAS FORCED TO LAND IN DENVER REPORTING ENGINE VIRBRATIONS.
THE FIRE BREAKING OUT AT THE PLANE TAXIED ON THE RUNWAY IN DENVER...ASSOCIATED PRESS USA-TELEGRAPH INDIA
"bought peace in Gaza with Qatari money"
THE FORMER HEAD OF ISRAEL'S DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE AGENCY SHIN BET DESCRIBING THE ACTIONS OF PRIME MINISTER BENJAMIN NETANYAHU.
NADAV ARGAMAN POINTING TO NETANYAHU'S 2018 DECISION TO LET QATAR SUPPORT HAMAS GOVERNANCE IN GAZA AFTER PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY FUNDING WAS CUT.
INTERVIEWED BY ISRAEL'S CHANNEL 12, ARGAMAN ALSO SAYING THAT BOTH SHIN BET AND NETANYAHU KNEW THE FUNDING TO 'MAINTAIN PEACE' IN GAZA ONE DAY BACKFIRE...TIMES OF ISRAEL...
MR. NETANYAHU IN A DISPUTE WITH THE CURRENT SHIN BET CHIEF RONEN BAR ACCUSING MR. BAR OF BLACKMAIL.
BAR ALSO SAYING HE HAS INFORMATION REGARDING NETANYAHU THAT WILL BE RELEASED IF NETANYAHU 'BREAKS THE LAW'...TIMES OF ISRAEL
The US imposing sanctions linked to Iran's oil trade with China.
Iranian Petroleum Minister Mohsen Paknejad, three business entities and three vessels used to ship Iranian oil to China targeted by the US Treasury Department...Israel National News
In New Zealand three more arrests following a protest at a drag queen hosted science event for children.
Four others arrested earlier this week following the demonstration at a community center. All protesters facing various assault-related charges.
The protest being linked to several organizations in New Zealand including "Destiny Church" "Man Up" and "The Freedom and Rights Coalition"...One News New Zealand
In South Korea Acting President Choi Sang-mok vetoing legislation calling for a special counsel to probe impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol.
That special counsel bill from the opposition controlled National Assembly seeking to investigate an alleged influence peddling scheme in special parliamentary elections in 2022...Yonhap News Agency South Korea
A UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL REPORT ALLEGING THAT ISRAEL HAS COMMITTED 'GENOCIAL ACTS' IN GAZA.
THE REPORT SPEAKS OF RAPE AND GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE BEING USED BY ISRAEL'S MILITARY IN ITS OPERATIONS FOLLOWING THE BRUTAL HAMAS ATTACK ON ISRAEL IN OCTOBER OF 2023.
THE REPORT DENOUNCED BY ISRAEL AS 'ANTISEMITIC'...BBC NEWS
THE UKRAINE WAR AGAINST RUSSIA
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