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Defence lawyer for accused in terrorism case wants charges stayed because of court delays
The lawyer for a Calgary man accused of committing terrorism offences over a decade ago argues charges should be stayed because of court delays. The Calgary Courts Centre is pictured in Calgary, Alta., Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
world
Israel orders eviction of Palestinian family from east Jerusalem property, reigniting a legal battle
FILE - A Palestinian resident of the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood of east Jerusalem stands near a sidewalk, Nov. 2, 2021. An Israeli court on Monday, April 15, 2024 ordered the eviction of a Palestinian family in the contested neighborhood of east Jerusalem, the latest in a legal saga that has come to symbolize the conflicting claims to the holy city. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean, file)
world
U.S. implored Canada behind the scenes to keep supporting UNRWA, Hussen says
Minister of International Development Ahmed Hussen participates in an interview on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Friday, March 22, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
alberta
Two bridges in Edmonton to be named to honour two officers killed in line of duty
Two bridges in Edmonton are being named in honour of police officers who were killed last year while responding to a call about a family dispute. Police march alongside the hearses during the procession for Edmonton Police Service constables Travis Jordan and Brett Ryan in Edmonton, Monday, March 27, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson</p>
arts
Nearly 22 years after Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay’s death, two men convicted of rap star’s killing
Run-D.M.C.'s Jason Mizell, Jam-Master Jay, poses with teenagers gathered at New York's Madison Square Garden, Oct. 7, 1986, in New York City.
world
Drone strike in Baghdad kills high-ranking Kataib Hezbollah commander, officials say
People, rescuers and security forces gather around a vehicle hit by a drone strike, reportedly killing three people, including two leaders of a pro-Iran group, in Baghdad on February 7, 2024. One of those killed was a commander of the Kataeb Hezbollah militant group in charge of military affairs in Syria, a member of the pro-Iran Iraqi group told AFP. The security sources also reported the deaths of two Kataeb Hezbollah members. (Photo by MURTAJA LATEEF / AFP) (Photo by MURTAJA LATEEF/AFP via Getty Images)
world
Michael Jordan’s championship sneakers sell for record $8-million
FILE PHOTO: Chicago Bulls Michael Jordan celebrates after the Bulls defeated the Utah Jazz 87-86 in game six of the NBA finals to win their 6th championship June 14, 1998 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Jordan, considered the greatest basketball player of all time, will announce his retirement this week, according to numerous print and broadcast reports. The New York Times, citing three NBA officials with knowledge of Jordan's plans, said the 35-year-old great would announce his decision to call it quits at a news conference in Chicago as early as Tu. Other reports said the official announcement would come January 13. GMH/ZDC/HB/SV/File Photo
canada
Human rights tribunal to be told Canada is still failing First Nations kids
Cindy Blackstock holds a press conference regarding First Nations child welfare in Ottawa on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
opinion
The Israel-Hamas war has unleashed a security crisis for neighbouring Jordan
Michael Bociurkiw
report on business
Boycott campaigns over Gaza war hit Western brands in some Arab countries
FILE PHOTO: Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a press conference with defense minister Yoav Gallant and Cabinet minister Benny Gantz in the Kirya military base in Tel Aviv , Israel , 28 October 2023. ABIR SULTAN POOL/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
world
Jordan says its open to ‘all options’ as Gaza conflict intensifies
Healthcare workers take part in a protest in support of Palestinians in Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Amman, Jordan, November 6, 2023. REUTERS/Alaa Al Sukhni
world
Blinken rebuffs Arab states’ push for immediate Gaza ceasefire, saying halt would allow Hamas to regroup and attack Israel again
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world
Blinken tries to build support among wary Arab countries for planning a post-war future for Gaza
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, left, meets with Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani at a hotel during a day of meetings, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Amman, Jordan, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023.(Jonathan Ernst/Pool Photo via AP)
opinion
The theme of the new NBA season – old and reliable versus new and shiny
Cathal Kelly
world
Day 20 with no House speaker as Republicans struggle and lower-level names reach for gavel
Former Speaker of the House Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., talks with visitors after leaving the House chamber on Capitol Hill, Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)
sports
All Blacks crush Argentina to reach fifth Rugby World Cup final
PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 20: Damian McKenzie of New Zealand embraces teammate Aaron Smith following the team's victory during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 semi-final match between Argentina and New Zealand at Stade de France on October 20, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)
u.s. politics
Jim Jordan loses third U.S. House vote as Republicans revoke their support
WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 20: U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH), Republican Speaker designee, watches as the House of Representatives votes for a third time on whether to elevate Jordan to Speaker of the House in the U.S. Capitol on October 20, 2023 in Washington, DC. After falling short in two consecutive votes for Speaker, Jordan vowed he would continue to try and lead the House, which has been without an elected leader since Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) was ousted from the speakership on October 4. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
u.s. politics
GOP’s Jim Jordan fails again to win vote to become House speaker and colleagues seek other options
Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee talks to reporters as he leaves a meeting at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
u.s. politics
Republican Jim Jordan loses first U.S. House speaker vote, postpones another round
WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 17: U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) listens to nomination speeches for Speaker of the House as the House of Representatives prepares to vote on a new Speaker at the U.S. Capitol Building on October 17, 2023 in Washington, DC. The House has been without an elected leader since Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) was ousted from the speakership on October 4 in a move led by a small group of conservative members of his own party. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
canada
Evening Update: EU to launch a humanitarian air bridge to bring aid to Gaza
Wounded Palestinians arrive to al-Shifa hospital, following Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City, central Gaza Strip, Monday, Oct. 16, 2023.