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U.S. and Canadian authorities say key bridge will reopen, but ‘Freedom Convoy’ protesters remain

The White House said the Canadian authorities intend to resume traffic Sunday, but Ambassador Bridge remained closed that evening.
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U.S. and Canadian authorities say key bridge will reopen, but ‘Freedom Convoy’ protesters remain

The White House said the Canadian authorities intend to resume traffic Sunday, but Ambassador Bridge remained closed that evening.

Inspired by Canadian truckers, Europe’s ‘Freedom Convoy’ heads to Brussels

Inspired by Canada's «Freedom Convoy,» protesters are mobilizing across Europe and elsewhere against vaccine mandates and other restrictions.
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Inspired by Canadian truckers, Europe’s ‘Freedom Convoy’ heads to Brussels

Inspired by Canada's «Freedom Convoy,» protesters are mobilizing across Europe and elsewhere against vaccine mandates and other restrictions.

Police clear ‘Freedom Convoy’ protesters from key U.S.-Canada border crossing, but it has still not reopened

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stressed that borders «cannot, and will not, remain closed,» his office said.
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Police clear ‘Freedom Convoy’ protesters from key U.S.-Canada border crossing, but it has still not reopened

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stressed that borders «cannot, and will not, remain closed,» his office said.

Police clear 'Freedom Convoy’ protesters from key U.S.-Canada border crossing, but it has still not reopened

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stressed that borders «cannot, and will not, remain closed,» his office said.
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Police clear 'Freedom Convoy’ protesters from key U.S.-Canada border crossing, but it has still not reopened

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stressed that borders «cannot, and will not, remain closed,» his office said.

‘Freedom Convoy’ in Canada inspires vaccine-mandate protests from France to New Zealand

The United States also warned that U.S. truckers may be planning to block roads in a convoy from California to D.C. that could affect the Super Bowl.
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‘Freedom Convoy’ in Canada inspires vaccine-mandate protests from France to New Zealand

The United States also warned that U.S. truckers may be planning to block roads in a convoy from California to D.C. that could affect the Super Bowl.

Police largely clear 'Freedom Convoy’ protesters from key U.S.-Canada border crossing but keep it closed for now

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stressed that borders «cannot, and will not, remain closed,» his office said.
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Police largely clear 'Freedom Convoy’ protesters from key U.S.-Canada border crossing but keep it closed for now

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stressed that borders «cannot, and will not, remain closed,» his office said.

New Zealand switches on sprinklers, and ‘Baby Shark,’ to deter ‘Freedom Convoy’-inspired protesters

The parliament playlist included James Blunt’s “You’re Beautiful," prompting a tweet from the singer. Earlier efforts to deter the protesters with sprinklers seemed similarly unsuccessful.
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New Zealand switches on sprinklers, and ‘Baby Shark,’ to deter ‘Freedom Convoy’-inspired protesters

The parliament playlist included James Blunt’s “You’re Beautiful," prompting a tweet from the singer. Earlier efforts to deter the protesters with sprinklers seemed similarly unsuccessful.

Russia-Ukraine tensions high as Biden-Putin call fails to yield a breakthrough

U.S. officials have warned that Russia could invade Ukraine within days, likely starting with a barrage of air or missile strikes.
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Russia-Ukraine tensions high as Biden-Putin call fails to yield a breakthrough

U.S. officials have warned that Russia could invade Ukraine within days, likely starting with a barrage of air or missile strikes.

Ottawa’s protesters celebrate as officials declare emergencies and threaten fines

In the besieged streets of Ottawa City dance parties between fleets of trucks raged as the “Freedom Convoy” standoff sped into its third week.
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Ottawa’s protesters celebrate as officials declare emergencies and threaten fines

In the besieged streets of Ottawa City dance parties between fleets of trucks raged as the “Freedom Convoy” standoff sped into its third week.

Biden warns Putin of ‘swift and severe costs’ if Russia attacks Ukraine

Americans in Ukraine should depart immediately, and consular services at the embassy in Kyiv would be suspended from Sunday, a security update emailed to U.S. citizens in the country said.
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Biden warns Putin of ‘swift and severe costs’ if Russia attacks Ukraine

Americans in Ukraine should depart immediately, and consular services at the embassy in Kyiv would be suspended from Sunday, a security update emailed to U.S. citizens in the country said.

Police start to clear ‘Freedom Convoy’ protesters on Ontario border bridge. Tear gas used on Champs-Élysées crowd.

Demonstrators at Ambassador Bridge defied an injunction ordering them to leave.
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NATO warns of ‘dangerous moment’ in Ukraine crisis as Biden tells Americans to leave ‘now’

As diplomacy between Russia and the West remains at an impasse amid major Moscow-led military exercises, President Biden warned that “things could go crazy, quickly."
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NATO warns of ‘dangerous moment’ in Ukraine crisis as Biden tells Americans to leave ‘now’

As diplomacy between Russia and the West remains at an impasse amid major Moscow-led military exercises, President Biden warned that “things could go crazy, quickly."

For Chinese still trapped in the pandemic, the Olympics give a spark of pride

Emotions surrounding the Games in China run the gamut and include, for some, being put off by the glitzy display amid daily hardships.
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For Chinese still trapped in the pandemic, the Olympics give a spark of pride

Emotions surrounding the Games in China run the gamut and include, for some, being put off by the glitzy display amid daily hardships.

At least five children were killed during U.S. raid on ISIS leader, according to witnesses and video

The Pentagon has said that fewer than five children died in the attack on Qurayshi’s home, which was known to be filled with children.
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At least five children were killed during U.S. raid on ISIS leader, according to witnesses and video

The Pentagon has said that fewer than five children died in the attack on Qurayshi’s home, which was known to be filled with children.

‘Freedom Convoy’ protesters shut down third border crossing as U.S. officials urge Canada to get control of spiraling crisis

Raucous protests against vaccine mandates and coronavirus restrictions blocked a third border crossing with the United States.
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‘Freedom Convoy’ protesters shut down third border crossing as U.S. officials urge Canada to get control of spiraling crisis

Raucous protests against vaccine mandates and coronavirus restrictions blocked a third border crossing with the United States.

Why the Biden administration is being so public about the Russian threat in Ukraine

Some analysts say you need to go back years to find a similar crisis where a U.S. administration has shared this much information with this level of specificity this quickly.
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Why the Biden administration is being so public about the Russian threat in Ukraine

Some analysts say you need to go back years to find a similar crisis where a U.S. administration has shared this much information with this level of specificity this quickly.

Prince Charles tests positive for coronavirus after meeting with Queen Elizabeth II

A palace official said that Charles recently met with his 95-year-old mother but that she was not showing any symptoms.
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Prince Charles tests positive for coronavirus after meeting with Queen Elizabeth II

A palace official said that Charles recently met with his 95-year-old mother but that she was not showing any symptoms.

London Metropolitan Police Commissioner resigns after multiple scandals

In a statement, Dick said that London's mayor left her «no choice but to step aside as Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Service.»
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London Metropolitan Police Commissioner resigns after multiple scandals

In a statement, Dick said that London's mayor left her «no choice but to step aside as Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Service.»

Hijab protests spread in India as girls face off against Hindu nationalist crowds

A ban on the hijab in schools in India's Karnataka state has set off dueling protests between Hindu and Muslim students that have deepened religious polarization.
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Hijab protests spread in India as girls face off against Hindu nationalist crowds

A ban on the hijab in schools in India's Karnataka state has set off dueling protests between Hindu and Muslim students that have deepened religious polarization.

Paris and Brussels to ban ‘Freedom Convoy’ inspired by Canadian protest

Inspired by Canada's «Freedom Convoy,» protesters are mobilizing across Europe and elsewhere against vaccine mandates and other restrictions.
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Paris and Brussels to ban ‘Freedom Convoy’ inspired by Canadian protest

Inspired by Canada's «Freedom Convoy,» protesters are mobilizing across Europe and elsewhere against vaccine mandates and other restrictions.

Prince Charles, who tested positive for coronavirus, recently met with Queen Elizabeth II

It is not clear when Charles and his mother last met. But he was at Windsor Castle on Tuesday when he hosted an investiture ceremony.
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Prince Charles, who tested positive for coronavirus, recently met with Queen Elizabeth II

It is not clear when Charles and his mother last met. But he was at Windsor Castle on Tuesday when he hosted an investiture ceremony.

Global freedoms have hit a ‘dismal’ record low, with pandemic restrictions making things worse, report says

One country to experience a «notable decline» was Canada, where 10 percent of those surveyed felt they had “a great deal” of freedom of choice and control, the Economist Intelligence Unit report said.
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Global freedoms have hit a ‘dismal’ record low, with pandemic restrictions making things worse, report says

One country to experience a «notable decline» was Canada, where 10 percent of those surveyed felt they had “a great deal” of freedom of choice and control, the Economist Intelligence Unit report said.

‘Freedom Convoy’ protesters shut down third border crossing, as Ottawa police warn of arrests ‘without a warrant’

Raucous protests against vaccine mandates and coronavirus restrictions blocked a third border crossing with the United States early Thursday.
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‘Freedom Convoy’ protesters shut down third border crossing, as Ottawa police warn of arrests ‘without a warrant’

Raucous protests against vaccine mandates and coronavirus restrictions blocked a third border crossing with the United States early Thursday.

Russia begins military exercises in Black Sea and Belarus, stoking fears of preparations for an attack on Ukraine

Russia and Belarus say the Kremlin’s forces will withdraw after the training operation, but U.S. and European security officials are not convinced.
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Russia begins military exercises in Black Sea and Belarus, stoking fears of preparations for an attack on Ukraine

Russia and Belarus say the Kremlin’s forces will withdraw after the training operation, but U.S. and European security officials are not convinced.

Indian activist charged with terrorism was targeted by hackers linked to prominent cyber espionage attacks, new report finds

The findings shed light on what amounted to a nearly decade-long effort to surveil a group of dissidents.
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Indian activist charged with terrorism was targeted by hackers linked to prominent cyber espionage attacks, new report finds

The findings shed light on what amounted to a nearly decade-long effort to surveil a group of dissidents.

Canada’s capital is jammed, its border crossings are blockaded, and there’s no end in sight

Canadian officials continued to condemn the “illegal” blockades, but there were few indications of how or when authorities will bring them to an end.
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Canada’s capital is jammed, its border crossings are blockaded, and there’s no end in sight

Canadian officials continued to condemn the “illegal” blockades, but there were few indications of how or when authorities will bring them to an end.

Plight of Chinese mother of eight chained outside in winter causes public outrage despite official explanations

Across Chinese social media, people are wondering whether the woman in Jiangsu province was a victim of human trafficking and forced to be a mother as the proportion of women drops in society.
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Plight of Chinese mother of eight chained outside in winter causes public outrage despite official explanations

Across Chinese social media, people are wondering whether the woman in Jiangsu province was a victim of human trafficking and forced to be a mother as the proportion of women drops in society.

What to know about inflation: Rising prices hit in U.S., around the world

The cost of living is going up at the fastest rate seen in decades as the coronavirus pandemic enters its third year.
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What to know about inflation: Rising prices hit in U.S., around the world

The cost of living is going up at the fastest rate seen in decades as the coronavirus pandemic enters its third year.

Fears of Ukraine invasion rise as top Russian commanders fly to Belarus for massive joint military drill

Ukraine announced its own 10-day military drills starting Thursday — using unmanned aircraft and antitank missiles supplied by Kyiv’s Western partners.
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Fears of Ukraine invasion rise as top Russian commanders fly to Belarus for massive joint military drill

Ukraine announced its own 10-day military drills starting Thursday — using unmanned aircraft and antitank missiles supplied by Kyiv’s Western partners.

What is the Nord Stream 2 pipeline and why is Biden vowing to stop it if Russia invades Ukraine?

Biden said Monday that a controversial European gas pipeline project connecting Russia and Germany would not go ahead if the Kremlin sends its forces into Ukraine, raising the stakes for Putin.
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What is the Nord Stream 2 pipeline and why is Biden vowing to stop it if Russia invades Ukraine?

Biden said Monday that a controversial European gas pipeline project connecting Russia and Germany would not go ahead if the Kremlin sends its forces into Ukraine, raising the stakes for Putin.

Canada’s Trumpian trucker protests show the global radicalization of anti-vaxxers

The seemingly endless pandemic has brought together diverse civic forces furious over perceived government overreach.
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Canada’s Trumpian trucker protests show the global radicalization of anti-vaxxers

The seemingly endless pandemic has brought together diverse civic forces furious over perceived government overreach.