Reuters World News Moscow assassination, Canada crisis, RFK and drone mystery
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Dec 17, 2024 Ukraine claims responsibility for a bold assassination of a top Russian general in Moscow. Political chaos unfolds in Canada with the surprise resignation of the finance minister, leaving Trudeau's government vulnerable. Advocates rally against Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s health nomination amid vaccine controversies. Meanwhile, President-elect Trump dives into the mystery of increasing drone sightings on the East Coast, stirring public concern and conspiracy theories.
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Ukraine's Assassination Claim
- Ukraine claims responsibility for assassinating Russian Lt. Gen. Igor Kirilov in Moscow.
- Kirilov, chief of nuclear, biological, and chemical protection troops, was killed by a bomb in an electric scooter.
School Shooting Aftermath
- All student survivors of the Abundant Life Christian School shooting have reunited with parents.
- A 15-year-old girl fatally shot a student and teacher before taking her own life.
Canadian Political Crisis
- Canadian Finance Minister Christian Freeland resigned after clashing with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
- This creates a major crisis for Trudeau, especially with Trump's return to office and his tariff threats.