World Report

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Mar 18, 2025 • 10min

March 18: Tuesday's top stories in 10 minutes

Israel intensifies its military campaign in Gaza, resulting in hundreds of casualties and raising concerns about the humanitarian impact. Four Eastern European nations consider withdrawing from the Ottawa Treaty on landmines, while tensions rise in the Ukraine conflict following a crucial U.S.-Russia call. Meanwhile, Universal Music Group sides with Kendrick Lamar in a heated defamation lawsuit against Drake, shedding light on rap industry rivalries. The podcast also discusses Canada’s defense spending challenges and Arctic security initiatives.
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Mar 17, 2025 • 10min

March 17: Monday's top stories in 10 minutes

Prime Minister Mark Carney on a whistle-stop tour of Europe, shoring up support from Canada's allies. US President Donald Trump defends his use of a centuries-old law to deport more than 130 Venezuelans to El Salvador.The Hudson's Bay Company in court today, applying to liquidate all 80 of its stores. 
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Mar 16, 2025 • 10min

March 16: Sunday's top stories in 10 minutes

Mark Carney set to take off for Europe in first overseas visit as Canada's Prime Minister.U-S carries out large-scale attacks on Houthi rebel sites in Yemen.China outraged over 20 percent U.S. levies.Fire at a nightclub in North Macedonia kills at least 59 people.Severe weather kills at least 34 people as violent tornadoes rip through U-S southeast.
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Mar 15, 2025 • 10min

March 15: Saturday's top stories in 10 minutes

Diplomatic efforts are heating up as Ukraine pushes for peace negotiations, with a virtual summit uniting 25 nations. Meanwhile, Canada's political landscape shifts dramatically with the cancellation of the carbon tax on day one of new leadership. South Korea faces political turmoil as thousands rally against President Yoon Suk Yeol. Additionally, the broader geopolitical landscape complicates Ukraine's path to stability, even as questions about military purchases and economic pressures loom large.
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Mar 14, 2025 • 10min

March 14: Friday's top stories in 10 minutes

The Mark Carney era begins with prime minister and new cabinet sworn in today.Joly says G7 is united on Ukraine ceasefire, waiting for Russia's response.CBC Marketplace investigates ads offering shelter in exchange for sex.
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Mar 13, 2025 • 10min

March 13: Thursday's top stories in 10 minutes

Canadian ministers, Ontario's premier head to Washington to "lower the temperature" on trade talks.How Canadian shoppers will be affected by retaliatory tariffs.Canadian veterans say they feel betrayed by recent comments from the US government.
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Mar 12, 2025 • 10min

March 12: Wednesday's top stories in 10 minutes

Canada announced counter tariffs in response to the steel and aluminum tariffs imposed overnight by US President Donald Trump.Pro-independence party wins Greenland election.Efforts to re-negotiate a water-sharing deal between Canada and US have stalled, raising concerns the Trump administration wants more control over the Columbia River.

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