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Earthquake on Indonesia resort island Bali kills at least 3
Three people were killed and another seven were injured when a moderately strong earthquake and an aftershock hit Indonesia's resort island of Bali early Saturday. The quake hit just before dawn, causing people to run outdoors in a panic.…
Iqaluit drinking water confirmed to be contaminated with fuel
The National·VideoThe results of water quality testing in Iqaluit show 'exceedingly high concentrations of various fuel components' and the contaminated tank has been isolated. Tap water in the city is still deemed unsafe for consumption,…
U.S. offers to compensate families of Afghans killed in botched drone strike
The U.S. Defence Department said Friday that it is committed to offering condolence payments to relatives of the 10 people who were killed in an errant U.S. drone strike in Kabul, Afghanistan, in August. Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby…
Bill Clinton’s health ‘trending in the right direction’ but will remain in…
Former U.S. president Bill Clinton's health is improving but he will remain in a California hospital for at least another night to receive antibiotics intravenously for a urological infection that spread to his bloodstream, his spokesperson…
Senior military official steps aside months after start of sexual misconduct investigation
The Canadian Armed Forces' commander of military personnel is under investigation for sexual misconduct and has stepped aside from the role. The military confirmed late Friday that Lt.-Gen. Steven Whelan is facing an allegation of sexual…
U.S. confirms it will accept Canadian travellers with mixed vaccines
Canadians with mixed vaccines and U.S. travel plans can breathe a sigh of relief tonight. Following weeks of speculation, the United States confirmed late Friday it will accept mixed vaccines when new rules kick in on Nov. 8 requiring…
U.K. lawmaker dies after stabbing during constituency meeting
A long-serving member of Parliament was stabbed to death Friday during a meeting with constituents at a church in England, an attack that united Britain's fractious politicians in shock and sorrow. A 25-year-old man was arrested at the…
Water tests from Iqaluit show ‘exceedingly high concentrations’ of fuel
The results of water quality testing showed "exceedingly high concentrations of various fuel components," Iqaluit's chief administrative officer said Friday, but the territory's top doctor doesn't see major health concerns for those who…
Two weeks set aside for former top soldier Jonathan Vance’s trial
Two weeks have been set aside for the trial of the country's former top military commander, an Ontario Crown attorney confirmed today. The criminal proceeding against retired general Jonathan Vance was adjourned again today. Crown attorney…
Alberta’s reporting of comorbidities questioned after boy, 14, removed from COVID-19 death…
Nine months after being diagnosed with a Stage 4 brain tumour and two days after his family says he tested positive for COVID-19, Nathanael Spitzer of Ponoka, Alta., died in hospital. When Dr. Deena Hinshaw told Albertans earlier this week…