US hits IS groups in Mozambique, Congo with terror sanctions

Russian artillery fire is blasting Ukraine's largest nuclear plant, sparking a fire, hours after international atomic regulators warned combat at the facility could wreak havoc, according to Ukraine authorities.Video posted to Telegram, an encrypted messaging app, early Friday local time appeared to show a projectile landing outside the facility, creating a large fireball.Dmytro Kuleba, Ukraine's Minister of Foreign Affairs, tweeted that Russian forces were "firing from all sides" on the facility."Fire has already broken out," he wrote – a claim that appears to be supported by grainy livestream video. "If it blows up, it will be 10 times larger than Chernobyl.""We demand that they stop the heavy weapons fire," Andriy Tuz, spokesperson for the plant in Enerhodar, said in another video posted on Telegram.

It’s estimated that 1 million Ukranians have now fled the country. Mike Armstrong reports from Poland detailing the refugee situation unfolding there.

PHILADELPHIA - Several Ukrainian communities around Philadelphia have organized relief efforts to help their homeland that continues to valiantly defend itself against an invasion from Russia. The Ukrainian Educational and Cultural Center is collecting thousands of boxes of supplies, community leaders are coming together to help, and businesses are holding fundraisers.Craft Hall in Old City held a fundraiser Thursday where every dollar donated was doubled for Voices of Children.Adam Hornik, Craft Hall Owner, partnered with Ukrainian-born DJ Irene Whoo for the event."This organization provides them both psychological and financial and logistical support to help them deal with this tragedy that they are going through," Hornik said.Whoo accompanied the fundraising effort by playing traditional Ukrainian music that she fell in love with as a youth. "We grew up listening to traditional dance, fun, Ukrainian music," Whoo said. "Lots of instruments lots of horns, violins.  It’s drinking music, my people they are rambunctious and fun and happy."Her family fled Ukraine in the early 90’s during the Russian Occupation. The daily rhythms of life that play in her head have been overshadowed by the sounds of war that are breaking her heart."I really just wanted to put something together for everyone to not even talk about anything but positive things," Whoo said. "Hugging each other, be happy, dance."Local pastry chefs are coming together to 'Bake for Ukraine' and there's ways that you can help their cause!Volunteers at the Ukrainian Educational and Cultural Center in Jenkintown worked tirelessly to process, package, and ship thousands of boxes of donations to support families in Ukraine.

As Russia continues to wage war in Ukraine, Latvian President Egils Levits tells Global’s Mercedes Stephenson that he fears Russia could also invade his nation as a former member of the USSR.

Facade with sign at Amazon Books retail store on Santana Row in the Silicon Valley, San Jose, California, December 14, 2019. NEW YORK (AP) - Amazon is closing all of its brick-and-mortar bookstores, as well as its 4-star shops and pop up locations, as the online retail behemoth reworks its physical footprint.The Seattle-based company said Wednesday that the move, which affects 66 stores in the U.S.

Covid-19 release contagious droplets when they breathe out, so a face covering helps to avoid spreading the disease. If you’re meeting people indoors it’s important to let fresh air in, so it’s a good habit to open the windows for 10 minutes every hour when people visit.

The increasing number of cases and hospitalisations is a reminder of the importance getting vaccinated and boosted.

SHARON HILL, Pa. - A Delaware County judge on Thursday upheld charges against three former Sharon Hill police officers charged in the deadly shooting of 8-year-old Fanta Bility. Officers Devon Smith, Sean Dolan, and Brian Devaney face manslaughter and reckless endangerment charges for the deadly shooting last August. They were fired from the Sharron Hill Police Department following a 6-1 Borough Council vote in January. According to investigators, on Aug.

WASHINGTON (AP) - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi had stern words Thursday for two of the most right-wing members of her chamber after their outbursts during President Joe Biden's State of the Union."I agree with what Sen. Lindsey Graham said, ‘Shut up.’ That's what he said to them. They should just shut up," the California Democrat told reporters about the conspicuous interruptions by GOP Reps.

LOS ANGELES - With rent prices skyrocketing across the country, some renters and prospective renters are finding themselves squeezed financially due to tight inventory, significantly high rental costs and multiple offers on less-than-ideal one-bedroom apartments. If this sounds like you, well, you’re not alone.Rentals have exploded across the nation, causing many to dig deep into their savings and risk eviction now that the federal moratorium has ended.But could renters possibly see some relief in the coming months amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic? Will prices for apartments finally come down?Brian Carberry, an expert with leading national consumer resource Rent.com, says rental prices started to skyrocket last summer, and monthly payments remain high for renters. "It really boils down to supply and demand right now," Carberry told FOX Television Stations Group. "Occupancy rates are at an all-time high right now, so there’s just not a lot of available inventory on the market for all of these people that are looking for a place to live.

California boys who were reported missing in 2020 have been charged with killing the children, although their bodies have not been found, authorities said Wednesday.Trezell West and Jacqueline West were arrested Tuesday night on murder and other charges in an indictment returned by a grand jury, Kern County District Attorney Cynthia Zimmer told a news conference in Bakersfield.Orrin West, 4, and his brother Orson, 3, were reported missing from their family’s backyard in the desert town of California City on Dec. 21, 2020.

press release from California Attorney General Rob Bonta states. TikTok's privacy policy states that users 13 and under may use the app to play with effects, watch videos, and follow others but not post public videos or interact with other users via messages. Recently the app experimented with the 'profile view' function, which would allow users to see who viewed their profile.

Dancing on Ice legends Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean have shared a health update on contestant Connor Ball after the musician took a nasty fall during the latest live show.Last Sunday (February 27), The Vamps singer and his professional partner Alexandra Schauman skated to George Ezra’s Paradise dressed as pirates, but things didn’t go to plan as he lost his balance during a risky move and fell to the ice.He managed to slice his shin with a blade leaving it bleeding as concerned hosts Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby checked he was ok.During an appearance on Channel 4's Steph's Packed Lunch, Olympic skating champions Torvill and Dean gave an update on the star’s recovery.Asked if anyone had surprised them this series, Chris replied: "I think Connor is a surprise because our other top celebrities are all from a dancing background and Connor, he's a guitar player and so not so much."He's really stepped up, he's a stand out - he's our dark horse."Jayne added: "As Chris said, Connor, each week, has got better and better but unfortunately he's had a couple of falls recently. "He managed to kick himself in the shin last week, he's had stitches in his leg.

COVID-19 in Alberta declined slightly on Thursday to 1,204. That’s a drop from 1,231 patients in hospital with the disease on Wednesday.Of the people in hospital, 80 are being treated in intensive care.

COVID-19 vaccinations starting Monday.Friday, Doug Ford announced that people 75 and older can start booking their vaccines through the province’s booking systems next week. He also said a vaccine pilot program currently run at pharmacies in Kingston, Toronto and Windsor-Essex will expand their age groups from 60 to 64 to anyone over the age of 60.

Canada is in the midst of finalizing a deal with the U.S. that could send 1.5 million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine our way. Infectious disease expert Dr.

MailOnline that Nikki, 38, will start her treatment on Monday as they thanked the public for their overwhelming support and generous donations. *You can talk in confidence to an adviser from eating disorders charity Beat by calling their adult helpline on 0808 801 0677 or youth helpline on 0808 801 0711. Rylan, 32, last week called attention to the GoFundMe page and said: "This is v hard to read but sharing with permission.

sanction “for providing service to terrorist organizations.”Mahan Air was sanctioned a decade ago for allegedly transporting weapons and personnel for the Quds Force branch of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard.Under questioning in Vancouver, Sari told Canadian officials he knew about the sanctions but “needed the money” and “did not care what they were doing,” the Canadian official alleged at his detention hearing.After verifying that Sari was wanted by the FBI, the RCMP arrested him on U.S. charges, alleging he was a “principal player” in front companies that helped Mahan Air evade sanctions.“In particular, Mr.

BRAZZAVILLE – After 36 years in power, Republic of Congo's President Denis Sassou N’Guesso appears poised to extend his tenure as one of Africa's longest-serving leaders in the elections to be held Sunday amid opposition complaints of interference with their campaigns.

Scottish Labour leader called on the Scottish Government to do more on mental health at a time of rising stress for many.

COVID-19 in Ottawa since the start of the pandemic, according to the latest update from the local public health unit.Ottawa Public Health said Wednesday that one additional person died in connection with the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours.The higher death toll comes as OPH reports 62 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday and the city’s top doctor warns coronavirus restrictions in Ottawa will likely tighten in the coming days. Public health order issued to stop spread of COVID-19 in Perth, Smiths Falls regions Dr.

Advocacy groups are urging the IRS to delay this year’s tax filing deadline as the agency begins sending out another round of economic impact payments to American households.The American Institute of CPAs pushed back on people who have criticized its calls for the IRS to postpone the April 15 filing deadline in a statement on Tuesday, saying even filing for an extension can create undue burdens on individuals and preparers."To claim there are no issues with retaining the April 15th filing and payment deadline does not reflect the taxpayers’ perspective," the AICPA wrote in a statement.

top university have been hit by a "sudden and significant" coronavirus outbreak. Bosses at St Andrews University confirmed that 14 have tested positive with more than 40 others self-isolating after an outbreak of Covid-19, which chiefs have called "extremely concerning".

HONG KONG – The U.S. sanctioned an additional 24 Chinese and Hong Kong officials over Beijing’s ongoing crackdown on political freedoms in the semi-autonomous city, including a decision to overhaul Hong Kong’s electoral system.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol are searching for the driver of an SUV accused of leaving the scene after hitting a motorcycle on Interstate 95 around 4:50 a.m. on Saturday.

JOHANNESBURG – Northern Mozambique's humanitarian crisis is growing rapidly, with nearly 670,000 people displaced by the Islamic extremist insurgency in Cabo Delgado province, international aid groups said Tuesday.

Jeremy Clarkson, 60, is the latest public figure to speak out against the decision to halt the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine.The Grand Tour presenter told his 7.2 million followers on Twitter how it was “fine” after revealing he’d had his Covid-19 jab.Speaking amid the news France, Germany and Italy have all suspended the use of the vaccine, Jeremy voiced his opinion.He wrote: “I had the Astra Zeneca vaccine yesterday and my blood is still a liquid.So it’s fine.”Several European nations have halted the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca as a precautionary measure.This comes after a series of incidents involving patients having blood clots.However, the World Health Organisation has said there is no evidence this has been caused by the vaccine.The

TRENTON, N.J. - New Jersey has reached 1 million people fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

A coalition of cities, counties and civil rights groups sued the U.S. Census Bureau last year to stop it from ending the 2020 census early out of fear a premature finish would undercount minority communities. Now, that coalition is attempting to block the state of Ohio from trying to force the statistical agency, under a new administration, into releasing data used for drawing congressional and legislative districts earlier than planned.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Archewell Foundation has named the charities it will be supporting including a mental health charity, an online racial justice movement and two groups that promote diversity in media. On Friday, less than a week on from their bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey, the Sussexes' foundation announced that it will back Mind, the British mental health charity that was publicly supportive of Markle after she revealed her struggles with her mental health during the interview.

COVID-19 vaccinations across the country is frustrating several groups of workers who identify as front-line employees and want to be bumped up in the queue.The National Advisory Committee on Immunization makes recommendations for the use of vaccines and groups that should be prioritized, but each province has the responsibility for health care.“It is frustrating,” said Shelley Morse, president of the Canadian Teachers’ Federation, in Wolfville, N.S.“We know that (the committee) is calling for prioritization of different working groups.

Nova Scotia reported one new case of COVID-19 on Friday and announced the expansion of the province’s COVID-19 vaccination program. Premier Iain Rankin said at a coronavirus briefing Friday afternoon that appointments are filling up, but there’s still space.

pandemic has grown into an international community of volunteers working together to spread hope — most recently, in London, Ont.Western University student Kenisha Arora, 18, and her sister Alisha, 14, started off by writing letters to seniors in long-term care and retirement homes last March. Their charity HopeSisters has grown significantly since then, both in terms of scope and size.

COVID-19 on Friday and announced the expansion of the province’s COVID-19 vaccination program.The expansion will include anyone who is 80 years of age and older and born in May, June, July or August.According to the province, people who are 80 and older and born between May 1 and Aug. 31 can now book an appointment at a community clinic.

BEIJING – A Chinese official hit back Friday at U.S. criticism of planned election law changes in Hong Kong, noting the chaos surrounding the recent American presidential election.

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – One person is dead after a train hit a car in Kissimmee on Thursday night.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando Commissioner Regina Hill has been working with other local organizations like Equal Ground Education Fund to canvas areas in northwest Orlando to help seniors that may not have access to transportation and the internet get a vaccine.

direct to your inboxMillions of people in the UK have now been given a first dose of the coronavirus vaccine.The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) advises the government on which people should be prioritised for a vaccine, and their advice is frequently reviewed. The government has now confirmed that homeless people will be included in the first phase of the vaccine roll-out, after the JVCI advised that they are more likely to have health conditions which put them at higher risk from the virus.

coronavirus cases on Thursday, bringing the provincial total to 313,520.Thursday’s case count is lower than Wednesday’s which saw 1,316 new infections. On Tuesday, 1,185 new cases were recorded and 1,631 on Monday (a portion of those cases were older ones recently inputted into the provincial data system).According to Thursday’s provincial report, 293 cases were recorded in Toronto, 199 in Peel Region, 79 in York Region and 64 in Ottawa.All other local public health units reported fewer than 50 new cases in the provincial report.The death toll in the province has risen to 7,109 as 10 more deaths were recorded.

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An Ayrshire disabled boy lost his ability to walk during lockdown as crucial exercise classes used to boost his conditions were axed due to restrictions.Kaiden Richardson has suffered from Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus since birth with doctors giving him little hope of being able to ever walk without assistance.But the brave 11-year-old from Girvan battled back from the slim odds handed to him to fight against the debilitating conditions which has led to multiple operations.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you

COVID-19 vaccine is needed to help public health officials better allocate resources.“Without the data, without knowing what’s concretely going on, it’s very hard to react,” Kathryn Nicassio, a researcher with Center for Research-Action on Race Relations(CRARR), told Global News.Race and social and economic data is considered key to help protect the most vulnerable population, often visible minorities living in impoverished neighbourhoods.“Citizens and community groups are asking us to ask the government of Quebec to make this obligatory,” Montreal city councillor Marvin Rotrand told Global News.

WASHINGTON – The Biden administration said Monday it is offering temporary legal residency to several hundred thousand Venezuelans who fled their country’s economic collapse and will review U.S. sanctions intended to isolate the South American nation.

Severn Court Student Residence in Peterborough has led to the area’s largest COVID-19 outbreak to date, resulting in more than 50 positive cases.As of early Monday morning, Peterborough Public Health reported 51 cases at the privately owned student residence, many a presumed variant of concern, and another seven cases at Champlain College at Trent University.  Officials say both outbreaks are linked to the party. Peterborough student residence outbreak could lead to community lockdown, medical officer of health says Global News Peterborough spoke with a student who lives at Severn Court, granting them anonymity due to their fear of reprisal.“People are pissed.  I know my roommates and I aren’t happy right now.

THE HAGUE – International Criminal Court judges on Monday awarded $30 million (25.3 million euros) in reparations to victims of crimes for which a Congolese warlord was convicted including child soldiers and victims of rape and sexual slavery.

Statistics Canada considered delaying this year’s census until 2022 over pandemic-related health concerns that could erode the quality of data relied on by policymakers across the country.An agency document noted the plan for the 2021 census was developed in a “normal operating context” where tens of thousands of staff and temporary hires would interact with each other and Canadians.In a pandemic, the document noted, that plan had “a high probability of failure.” Federal data gives most detailed picture yet of where CERB went in Fredericton The behind-the-scenes look at how Statistics Canada rethought this year’s census operation is contained in 50 pages of internal reports and presentations obtained by The Canadian Press under the Access

LONDON : Oil prices slipped on Monday after earlier climbing above $70 a barrel for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began after attacks on Saudi Arabian oil facilities.Yemen's Houthi forces fired drones and missiles at the heart of the Saudi oil industry on Sunday, including a Saudi Aramco facility at Ras Tanura vital to petroleum exports. Riyadh said there were no casualties or loss of property.Benchmark Brent climbed as high as $71.38 a barrel in early Asian trade, its highest since Jan.