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Galloway accuser could not foresee publishing-sector fallout, lawyer argues

VANCOUVER — A lawyer for the woman who accused author and former University of British Columbia professor Steven Galloway of sexual assault says his client could not have foreseen the “reckoning” that followed in the Canadian publishing industry. Galloway is suing the woman, whose name is protected under a publication ban, and other defendants, alleging they defamed him by publishing the unproven allegations online and elsewhere after they surfaced in November 2015.

US Air Force deploys F-16 fighters to remote Aleutian base for readiness drill

The US Air Force sent several F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets to a remote part of the western Aleutian Islands this month. This development is reportedly part of a wider North American Aerospace Defense Command exercise.

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Israeli strikes on Beirut kill six, including Hezbollah official

Lebanon said two Israeli strikes on central Beirut killed six people on Sunday, with Hezbollah confirming its spokesperson was among the dead.

US speaker opposes calls to release ethics report on Trump's AG pick

US House speaker Mike Johnson on Sunday insisted that the chamber's ethics committee should not release a report on alleged sexual improprieties by Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general, Matt Gaetz, even as Democrats castigated Gaetz as unqualified and "a troll."

Thousands march through Athens to mark student uprising

Around 25,000 people marched through Athens on Sunday in closely watched demonstrations to mark the 51st anniversary of the pro-democracy uprising that helped topple military rule in Greece, police said.

China's Xi says to 'enhance' ties with Brazil as arrives for G20: state media

Chinese leader Xi Jinping said he was seeking to "further enhance" ties with Brazil as he arrived Sunday for a state visit and a G20 summit, state media said.

Biden answers missile pleas from Ukraine as clock ticks down

US President Joe Biden's decision to authorize Ukraine to use long-range American missiles against targets inside Russia is a bold shift in position in the final months before he hands over power to Republican Donald Trump.

Senegal ruling party claims 'large victory' in elections

Senegal's ruling party claimed it had won a comfortable victory in Sunday's legislative elections, paving the way for it to deliver an ambitious reform agenda eight months after sweeping to power.

UN chief urges G20 'leadership' on stalled climate talks

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday called on G20 leaders gathering in Rio de Janeiro to rescue stalled concurrent UN climate talks in Azerbaijan by showing "leadership" on cutting emissions.

Senegal counts votes as new leaders eye parliamentary win

Senegal began counting votes Sunday after parliamentary elections in which the new government is aiming for a resounding majority to deliver the ambitious reform agenda that swept it to power eight months ago.

Lebanon says second Israeli strike on central Beirut kills two

Lebanon said an Israeli strike on a central Beirut residential and shopping district killed two people, the second such raid targeting the capital Sunday.

Massive Russian air attack pounds Ukraine as 1,000th day of war nears

Russia pounded Ukraine on Sunday with a massive attack that killed 11 civilians across several regions and damaaged the country's already fragile energy grid, as the world prepared to mark 1,000 days since Moscow's invasion.

NATO's largest artillery exercise underway in Finland

Finland is hosting its first large-scale NATO artillery exercise since the Nordic nation joined the military alliance last year, with live fire drills starting on Sunday.

Russian opposition marches against Putin in Berlin

Around 1,500 supporters of Russia's exiled opposition marched Sunday through central Berlin -- led by Yulia Navalnaya and chanting "No to war!" and "No to Putin" -- in a demonstration against Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

Ukraine announces power restrictions after 'massive' Russian attack

Ukraine said it would introduce nationwide emergency power restrictions Monday after a "massive" Russian attack further damaged its already fragile energy grid ahead of a much-feared winter, with nine civilians also killed across the country on Sunday.

Dozens killed, missing in Israeli strike on devastated north Gaza

Israeli strikes on Sunday killed dozens of people in Gaza, civil defence rescuers said, most of them in northern Gaza where the UN and others have decried disastrous humanitarian conditions.

Russia pounds Ukraine with 'massive' attack in 'hellish' night

Russia on Sunday pummelled Ukraine with a "massive" aerial barrage of missiles and drones, killing at least nine people across the country in the largest attack in months that Kyiv called "hellish."

Israel hits Gaza and Lebanon in deadly strikes

Strikes by the Israeli army killed at least 20 people in Gaza on Sunday, the civil defence said, while also hitting a Hezbollah stronghold near Beirut's international airport.

Trump and team get warm welcome at UFC fight night

US President-elect Donald Trump was greeted by chanting fans as he attended the Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight bout at New York's Madison Square Garden on Saturday.

Israel bombs south Beirut after Hezbollah targets Haifa area

An Israeli strike hit south Beirut on Sunday where the military said it targeted Hezbollah, hours after the Iran-backed group said it fired on Israeli bases around the city of Haifa.

Israel orders Beirut residents to flee after Hezbollah targets Haifa area

Israel issued evacuation orders Sunday for parts of south Beirut where it is targeting Hezbollah militants, hours after the Iran-backed group said it fired on several Israeli military bases around the coastal city of Haifa.

Trump and allies return to New York for UFC fights

US President-elect Donald Trump was greeted by chanting fans as he attended the Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight bout at New York's Madison Square Garden on Saturday.

Venezuela frees 225 detained in post-election unrest

Venezuelan authorities freed 225 people this weekend who were detained in protests against the disputed reelection of President Nicolas Maduro in July, the prosecutor's office said Saturday.

Hong Kong political freedoms in spotlight during bumper trial week

The erosion of political freedoms in Hong Kong will come under the spotlight this week with key developments in two high-profile national security trials.

G20 tests Brazil's clout in Lula 3.0 era

The G20 summit will be a diplomatic test for veteran President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva who has boosted Brazil's global standing since returning to power but drawn fire for his positions on Ukraine and Gaza.

Over 20,000 displaced by gang violence in Haiti: UN agency

More than 20,000 people have been displaced across Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince in four days, a UN agency said Saturday, as residents flee gang violence that has crippled the troubled Caribbean nation.

'Break taboos': Josep Borrell wraps up time as EU's top diplomat

Josep Borrell took a deep breath as the train rumbled across Ukraine at the end of his final visit after five tumultuous years as the EU's foreign policy chief.

Trump revives 'peace through strength,' but meaning up to debate

Donald Trump says he will bring "peace through strength," reviving a time-tested phrase, but whether he is pursuing a strategy or just relying on a catchphrase is a matter of dispute.

$Trump taps fracking magnate and climate skeptic as energy chief$

Trump taps fracking magnate and climate skeptic as energy chief

US President-elect Donald Trump nominated fracking magnate and climate change skeptic Chris Wright as energy secretary on Saturday, tasking him with "cutting red tape" which the new administration hopes will drive investment in fossil fuels.

Xi tells Biden ready for 'smooth transition' to Trump

Chinese President Xi Jinping said Saturday he was ready to work with Donald Trump's new administration for a "smooth transition" in bilateral ties, as he met outgoing President Joe Biden for the last time.

$Trump nominates fracking magnate and climate skeptic as energy secretary$

Trump nominates fracking magnate and climate skeptic as energy secretary

Xi tells Biden will seek 'smooth transition' in US-China ties

China is ready to work with the new US administration to ensure a "smooth transition" in bilateral ties, President Xi Jinping told counterpart Joe Biden Saturday as they met for the last time before Donald Trump returns to the White House.

Venezuela to free 225 detained in post-election unrest: source

Venezuelan authorities will free 225 people this weekend who were detained in protests against the disputed reelection of President Nicolas Maduro in July, a source in the prosecutor's office told AFP Saturday.

Israel pummels south Beirut as Hezbollah targets Haifa area

Israel launched a wave of air strikes on Hezbollah bastions in Beirut and south Lebanon on Saturday, as the Iran-backed militants said they fired on several Israeli military bases around the coastal city of Haifa.

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