First woman elected Massachusetts governor sworn in
Maura Healey was sworn as the first woman and first open member of the LGBTQ community to be elected Massachusetts governor.
Day: January 5, 2023
Saskatchewan RCMP release top 10 calls from 2022 that ‘missed the mark’
In 2022, Saskatchewan RCMP received 352,854 calls for service. And while some serious incidents were reported, RCMP also received a number of odd calls for help.
Some Find Fault With Francis’ Homily for Benedict
The former pope’s supporters, who include conservatives, said Francis’ approach seemed paltry in comparison to Benedict’s homily at the funeral of Pope John Paul II.
Taliban Settle Oil Deal With Chinese Company
The Taliban’s new deal is actually a repeat of a previous contract signed by the former Republic government with CNPC in 2011. That deal’s fate should temper expectations.
Prisoner fighting extradition ‘bullied’ by cellmates singing Leaving on a Jet Plane
Nicholas Rossi, 35, says he is being taunted with John Denver song over his possible extradition to the USAn alleged fugitive fighting extradition to the US is seeking to be freed on bail from a Scottish jail because fellow prisoners are taunting him b…
What are the prospects for a lasting peace in DR Congo?
M-23 fighters say they are pulling out of a town in the east, but the Congolese army says it might be a sham.
Top WHO Official Says China Undercounting COVID Deaths
A top World Health Organization (WHO) official has said China is underreporting deaths from COVID-19 and called for more transparency about the scope of the country’s outbreak. From a report: “We believe the current numbers being published from China u…
Biden says Putin trying to find ‘oxygen’ with truce proposal
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Russia’s Putin orders 36-hour weekend ceasefire in Ukraine
The order follows a proposal by the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Kirill, earlier in the day.
Russia calls for 36-hour ceasefire in Ukraine
Russia has called for a 36-hour ceasefire in Ukraine for the holiday weekend.