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Month: February 2022

Dozens of arrests later, Ottawa police still pushing to end ‘Freedom Convoy’ protest

By Michael Lee, CTVNews.ca writer Click here for updates on this story     TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — With about 170 people arrested over the last couple of days, police continue to push protesters out of downtown Ottawa today following weeks of demonstrations that have paralyzed the city’s core. Officers took a more aggressive approach to

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At least 76 financial accounts frozen since Emergencies Act invoked: Canadian gov’t

By Ryan Flanagan, CTVNews.ca producer Click here for updates on this story     TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — Dozens of accounts with financial services firms have been frozen under new powers granted by the Emergencies Act over the past five days, Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino said Saturday. Speaking at a virtual press conference that began

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Blinken says Russia’s ‘playbook’ for an invasion of Ukraine is moving forward but war can still be averted

By Jeremy Herb, CNN Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday that Russia’s “playbook” for an invasion of Ukraine is moving forward, though he said there still is a chance for diplomacy to avert a war. “As we’ve described it, everything leading up to the actual invasion appears to be taking place,” Blinken said on

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Purim Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at Purim, a Jewish holiday celebrating Queen Esther. In 2023, Purim will begin at sundown on March 6 and end at nightfall on March 8. Facts Purim is the celebration of the story of Queen Esther of Persia. The story is recounted in the Megillah, also known as the

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Libya Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research Here’s some background information about Libya, an oil-rich country in North Africa bordering the Mediterranean Sea and Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria, Chad, Niger and Sudan. About Libya (from the CIA World Factbook)Area: 1,759,540 square kilometers (slightly larger than Alaska) Population: 7,137,931 (2022 est.) Median age: 25.8 years Capital: Tripoli Ethnic groups: Berber and

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Oil Spills Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at oil spill disasters. Spill estimates vary by source. Ten Largest Oil Spills 1. January 1991 – During the Gulf War, Iraqi forces intentionally release 252-336 million gallons of oil into the Persian Gulf. 2. April 20, 2010 – An explosion occurs on board the BP-contracted Transocean Ltd. Deepwater

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