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.

The sanctions announced Tuesday in Washington were introduced under the Hong Kong Autonomy Act and list people who are deemed to contribute to the failure of China in meeting its obligations under Hong Kong’s mini-constitution.

Last June, Beijing imposed a sweeping national security law on the city following months of anti-government protests, and Hong Kong authorities have arrested most of the prominent pro-democracy supporters and outspoken critics.

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Asian trading mixed after Fed ends emergency measures

TOKYO – Asian shares were mixed Monday as sentiment was shaken by the U.S. Federal Reserve's announcement that it would end some emergency measures put in place last year to help the financial industry deal with the pandemic.

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Two Michaels face ‘excruciating’ wait for Chinese verdict: former detained Canadian

Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig are likely grappling with what one former detained Canadian who faced the Chinese court process during his own two-year detention described as an “excruciating” wait. In an interview with The West Block‘s Mercedes Stephenson, Kevin Garratt said the lack of transparency combined with threats of execution during his years in Chinese prison and court.

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Officials confirm man captured in connection to NJ slaying linked to 5 deaths

NEW YORK - Authorities are still investigating claims made by a man charged in a New Jersey slaying who has said he killed a total of 16 people in multiple states, though a law enforcement official confirmed Sunday that he is the primary suspect in the killing of his ex-wife and three others found in a car in New Mexico.Local law enforcement officials in New Mexico and in New Jersey are working with federal agents on the veracity of claims by Sean Lannon, including that he killed 11 other people, the official said.

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Official confirms man now linked to 5 deaths

Authorities are still investigating claims made by a man who said he killed a total of 16 people in multiple states, though a law enforcement official confirmed Sunday that he is the primary suspect in the killing of his ex-wife and three others found in a car in New Mexico.

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Leprosy drug may help fight COVID-19

clofazimine, which has proven effective against both SARS and MERS in laboratory experiments.Stay informed with live updates on the current COVID-19 outbreak and visit our coronavirus hub for more advice on prevention and treatment.A new study from researchers at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute in San Diego, CA, and the University of Hong Kong in Pok Fu Lam suggests that it may also be useful in treating COVID-19.Clofazimine exhibits antiviral properties against SARS-CoV-2 and limits the extreme inflammatory response that commonly occurs with COVID-19.The study has undergone peer review and will soon appear in edited form in the journal Nature.If researchers confirm clofazimine’s efficacy, experts could immediately deploy

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North Korean man extradited to US in sanctions case

WASHINGTON – A North Korean citizen was taken into U.S. custody on Saturday after being extradited from Malaysia to face money laundering charges, making him the first North Korean extradited to the U.S. to face trial.

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Festival bosses say fans “aren’t really concerned about line-ups” this year – as COVID questions hang over artists’ ability to travel

NME about the likelihood of artists from overseas being able to perform at events this summer, and how COVID could impact on line-ups.With many festivals cautiously going ahead after Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s roadmap to normality stating that full capacity live events and mass gatherings should be able to resume from June 21 in England provided that vaccination targets are met and new COVID variants don’t take hold, much speculation now surrounds what a summer of live music might look like.Many fear that each country’s differing vaccination success and rules around quarantining might make it unviable for artists to tour internationally, while others are hopeful that the coronavirus situation will have vastly improved across the UK, US

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UK reaches major Covid vaccination milestone, Matt Hancock announces

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N.B. health officials tracking cluster of patients with unknown brain disease

N.B. health authority contacts over 700 patients after detecting rare degenerative brain disease There are 43 cases under investigation in the province, with 35 confirmed and eight suspected cases, Russell said.“It most likely is a new disease.

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UN official: Myanmar people want UN sanctions, peacekeepers

CAMEROON – The people of Myanmar have huge expectations from the United Nations and the international community following the Feb. 1 coup, with many calling for sanctions and some urging the U.N. to send peacekeepers to stop the killings of peaceful protesters seeking a return to democracy, the top U.N. official in the country said Friday.

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Sari arrested at YVR for allegedly evading U.S. sanctions

As Canada continues to be embroiled in the extradition case of Meng Wanzhou, another similar case has flown under the radar – until now. Global News investigative journalist Stewart Bell has more on an extradition case heading to B.C.

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COVID-19: Manitoba health official says variants of concern linked to 3 schools

Manitoba’s acting deputy chief provincial public health officer Dr. Jazz Atwal said letters have been sent to three school communities to advise them of possible exposure to a coronavirus variant of concern.

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Manitoba health officials to give COVID-19, variants update Friday

engagemb.ca to gather Manitobans’ opinions on loosening restrictions further.

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Dubai man arrested in Vancouver for allegedly helping terror-linked Iranian airline evade sanctions

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.

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Asian markets follow Wall St lower after Fed bump

BEIJING – Asian stock markets followed Wall Street lower on Friday after rising U.S. bond yields dampened buying enthusiasm driven by the Federal Reserve's promise of low interest rates.

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UK to slow Covid vaccine rollout, PM Johnson says delay in shipment from Serum Institute

VACCINE ROWWhile Britain tries to secure more vaccines, it is also facing growing anger from the European Union, which on Wednesday threatened to slap a ban on vaccine exports to Britain.Hancock said that European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen should respect contract law and that Britain expected to get the deliveries it had ordered."There are very significant consequences to breaking contract law," Hancock said.Britain imports Pfizer's vaccine from Europe, but despite the spat, Johnson said people should not be anxious about supplies from the EU."These vaccines are a multinational effort and they are produced as the result of international cooperation and we in the UK will continue to view it in that spirit," he said.Pfizer and

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Michael Spavor’s trial ends without verdict, Canadian officials barred from attending

China took place behind closed doors, lasted just two hours and ended without a verdict, according to multiple local reports Friday.Canadian officials were barred from attending the trial of Michael Spavor, who was being tried in the Chinese city of Dandong on espionage charges after over two years in detention.Officials will also be barred from attending the upcoming trial of Michael Kovrig, a second Canadian who has been held for the same charges, Global Affairs Canada confirmed Thursday.The development comes as Foreign Affairs Minister Marc Garneau confirmed on Wednesday that the Canadian Embassy in Beijing has been notified of the court dates for Spavor and Kovrig.

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COVID-19: Hinshaw considering minimization of risk for social gatherings ahead of Step 3 decision

Dr. Deena Hinshaw said it is possible that Alberta could consider the possibility of allowing small social gatherings while minimizing larger social gatherings as part of Step 3 in the province’s Path Forward plan.

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COVID-19: 28 cases in London-Middlesex; residents aged 75-79 may soon be vaccine eligible: officials

Twenty-eight new coronavirus cases have been reported in London and Middlesex, local health officials reported on Thursday.At the same time, two previously reported school cases have screened variant positive, and people aged 75 to 79 may become eligible for the vaccine as early as next Thursday, according to the health unit.The London-Middlesex pandemic case tally stands at 6,506, of which 6,156 have resolved, 22 more than the day before.

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More people vaccinated, additional sites possible indicators it’s time to expand eligibility, officials say

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis hinted at plans to lower the vaccine eligibility age soon but didn’t share specifics during a news conference in Panama City on Thursday.

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Atlantic bubble returning as long as COVID-19 numbers remain low, New Brunswick officials say

New Brunswick health officials announced on Thursday that the four Atlantic premiers have agreed to re-open borders and remove COVID-19 quarantine rules for travellers between Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador by April 19 as long as COVID-19 numbers remain low.

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Official says Canada could meet COVID-19 vaccine targets if all goes well with rollout, approvals

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South Africa's Zulu king is buried amid praise, controversy

JOHANNESBURG – The traditional leader of South Africa’s 12 million Zulu people, King Goodwill Zwelithini, has been laid to rest in a private ceremony early Thursday.

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Myanmar factory attacks put focus on Chinese influence

BANGKOK – Confusion over what exactly happened during recent attacks on factories in Myanmar has highlighted the complex and troubled nature of the country's relations with China amid a broad public backlash against a Feb. 1 coup.

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Asian markets follow Wall St higher on Fed rates promise

BEIJING – Asian stock markets followed Wall Street higher on Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve said its key interest rate would be kept near zero through 2023.

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Delaware County chiropractor charged with indecent assault, officials say

Ardel Cirio MEDIA, Pa. - A Delaware County chiropractor has been charged with indecent assault, county officials announced.Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer stated 61-year-old Ardel Cirio, of Springfield, was arrested at his home Monday.According to authorities, the victim went to the Newtown Police Department to report the assault March 8, 2021. She explained she had been a patient of Cirio’s three years.

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Hinshaw ‘strongly recommends against interprovincial travel for spring break’ as COVID-19 pandemic continues

Dr. Deena Hinshaw recommends Albertans stay within the province as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. If travelling within the province, she recommends people stay within their cohorts.

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Most of B.1.1.7 COVID-19 variant’s spread is community-based: Hinshaw

Alberta’s Dr. Deena Hinshaw says the majority of COVID-19 variant cases in the province are the B.1.1.7 variant, which was first identified in the U.K. She also said that spread is mostly community-based.

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Officials: Violent extremists pose 'elevated threat' to US

WASHINGTON – Violent extremists motivated by political grievances and racial biases pose an “elevated threat” to the U.S. homeland, officials said Wednesday in a unclassified intelligence report released more than two months after a violent mob of insurrectionists stormed the U.S. Capitol.

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Florida reports 4,727 new COVID-19 cases as health officials urge precautions on St. Patrick’s Day

ORLANDO, Fla. – Throughout the month of March, Florida has reported fewer than 7,000 new daily cases and Wednesday was no different.

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Mayfair Elementary temporarily closing due to multiple COVID-19 positive cases, officials say

Mayfair Elementary School MAYFAIR - Mayfair Elementary School will close temporarily from March 18 through April 1, due to multiple positive cases of COVID-19, officials announced Wednesday.A letter was sent to parents and families of students, detailing steps officials will embark on to ensure safety for all within the school community.The letter explained any child who was in a classroom with a student or staff who subsequently has tested positive for COVID-19 will be contacted by Philadelphia Department of Public Health to list next steps, including the need for the child to quarantine.All students will participate in digital learning while the school building is closed.The letter went on to explain parents and families should be aware

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Dr. Deena Hinshaw to provide COVID-19 update Wednesday afternoon

COVID-19 Wednesday afternoon.Dr. Deena Hinshaw is set to speak at 3:30 p.m.

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Confessed shooter in Atlanta-area spa killings motivated by "addiction to sex," officials say

ATLANTA - Law enforcement officials said a suspect in three deadly shootings at Atlanta-area spas confessed his guilt, saying his motive stemmed from a sexual addiction.Authorities in Cherokee County said 21-year-old Robert Aaron Long confessed to all three shootings, one in Cherokee County and two in Atlanta. Long blamed the massage parlors for "providing an outlet for his addiction to sex.""It's a temptation for him that he wanted to eliminate," Capt.

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Official: Worker kills 2 co-workers at Roundy's Distribution Center

OCONOMOWOC, Wis. - A worker at a supermarket distribution center in Oconomowoc shot and killed two co-workers on Wednesday, a union official said.The shootings happened overnight in different locations inside the Roundy’s distribution center in Oconomowoc, about 30 miles west of Milwaukee, said Thomas Bennett, secretary-treasurer of General Teamsters Local Union No. 200 said Wednesday.Roundy’s Distribution Center A news release says squads responded to the scene -- and located a patient who was pulseless and not breathing.

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The end approaches for Chile's military-era constitution

MEXICO CITY – The cool kids. The usual suspects. The ones everyone knows about.

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Matt Hancock to hold Covid press conference today - what time and what he's likely to say

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Health officials urge St. Patrick’s Day revellers to keep up COVID-19 guidelines

St. Patrick’s Day revellers to follow physical distancing and other anti-pandemic guidelines today.The main concern is that gatherings and celebrations could turn into COVID-19 super-spreader events.

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Asian shares slip ahead of Fed's view on US economic outlook

TOKYO – Asian shares fell in muted trading Wednesday as world markets cautiously awaited the U.S. central bank's latest assessment on the economy.

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Top US officials weigh North Korea options in talks in Seoul

SEOUL – Fresh off a stop in Tokyo, President Joe Biden’s top diplomat and defense chief traveled to South Korea on Wednesday, a day after North Korea made sure it had their attention by warning the United States to “refrain from causing a stink” amid deadlocked nuclear negotiations.

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Canadian systems compromised by malware in the Microsoft Exchange breach: officials

Microsoft’s Exchange email service earlier this month, the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS) said on Tuesday.In an update posted to the agency’s website, the CCCS said a new family of ransomware, known as DearCry, is being “leveraged by actors exploiting the recently disclosed Exchange vulnerabilities.” White House recounts ‘active threat,’ calls for action despite Microsoft patch According to CCCS, in addition to DearCry, “multiple proofs of concepts leveraging the Exchange vulnerabilities resulting in remote code execution have been made publicly available.”“These vulnerabilities are being leveraged to gain a foothold within an organization’s network for malicious activity which includes but is not limited to ransomware and the

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White House sets low expectations for China talks in Alaska

The White House is setting low expectations ahead of Secretary of State Antony Blinken and national security adviser Jake Sullivan’s first face-to-face meeting with their Chinese counterparts in Anchorage, Alaska.

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COVID-19 guidelines still in place even on St. Patrick’s Day, Guelph officials say

St. Patrick’s Day as a precautionary measure, but the hope is that residents are using common sense given that we are still in a pandemic.Spokesperson Scott Tracey said the service is hopeful that the community continues to follow all public health guidelines when it comes to COVID-19.This includes celebrating with those in the same house and avoiding large gatherings.

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Hinshaw says Phase 2 COVID-19 vaccination eligibility is not about people’s ‘value to society’

Alberta’s Dr. Deena Hinshaw responds to questions regarding who was not included in Phase 2 of the province’s COVID-19 vaccination program.

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