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NYT Middle EastJan 17, 2026
World Leaders Consider Joining Trump's ‘Board of Peace' for Gaza
Canada, Egypt and Turkey say they are among the countries that have been invited to join.

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Trump's Gaza board of peace brings Tony Blair back into the spotlight (MSNBC Int'l News)
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BBC Front PageJan 17, 2026
Iran supreme leader admits thousands killed during recent protests
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says some deaths were "inhuman" and "savage" but blames the US.

BBC Front PageJan 17, 2026
US judge restricts crowd control tactics by ICE towards Minneapolis protesters
The legal order comes ahead of planned weekend protests and counter protests in the city amid ongoing immigration enforcement actions.

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The People of Minneapolis vs. ICE: A Street-Level View (Int'l Herald Tribune)

Int'l Herald TribuneJan 17, 2026
Can Cuba Survive Without Venezuela's Oil?
President Trump stopped Venezuelan oil shipments to Cuba, and experts say disaster looms. Oil fuels its electric grid and without alternative supplies the country will plunge into extended darkness.

Washington Post World NewsJan 17, 2026
In Denmark, U.S. lawmakers contradict Trump on need to own Greenland
Leaders of the bipartisan delegation said most Americans don't want to acquire Greenland, and that Russia and China don't pose imminent security risks to the territory.

Int'l Herald TribuneJan 17, 2026
Trump Announces New Tariffs on Some European Countries in Greenland Standoff
The president escalated his drive to take charge of the Danish territory, targeting eight countries with tariffs.

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Trump announces tariffs on European countries opposing Greenland takeover (Washington Post World News)

Int'l Herald TribuneJan 17, 2026
One Year In, Trump's Attack on American Justice is Accelerating
One year into the president's second term, America risks losing a central feature of our democracy: that we are a country ruled by laws, not by the whims of one man.

CBC Top StoriesJan 17, 2026
Russia's anti-LGBTQ laws haven't stopped fans there from embracing Heated Rivalry
Canadian series Heated Rivalry has become a global sensation, sparking conversations around sexuality, stereotypes and acceptance. In Russia, where it technically can't even legally be watched, there are calls for it to be banned outright. But that hasn't stopped many Russian fans from showing their love for the series online.



CBC Top StoriesJan 17, 2026
Canada wants to be 1st in North America to build EV with Chinese knowledge: senior official
Canada wants to look at joint ventures and investments with China within the next three years to build a Canadian electric vehicle with Chinese knowledge, according to a senior Canadian official.



BBC Front PageJan 17, 2026
Ugandan leader extends 40-year rule after winning contested poll
President Yoweri Museveni wins a seventh term, as his main rival Bobi Wine decries "fake results".

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Ugandan ruler Museveni wins seventh term to extend 40-year rule (Washington Post World News)

Int'l Herald TribuneJan 17, 2026
Iran's Protests: What to Know About the Unrest and Death Toll
The nationwide demonstrations that have roiled Iran for weeks appear to have been largely quelled after a brutal government crackdown.

NYT Middle EastJan 17, 2026
Inside the Doctors Without Borders Clinics That Israel Is Closing in Gaza
The aid group has refused to comply with new Israeli rules restricting speech and demanding information on staff. Patients are stunned. "I need this place," says one.

NYT Middle EastJan 17, 2026
Iran's Supreme Leader, Unbending Over Time
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has built his 37-year rule on uncompromising repression. His answer to the current protests is no different.

BBC News Front Page | WorldJan 17, 2026
Justice Secretary blocks Jimmy Mizen killer's open prison move
The decision to block Jake Fahri's transfer was made for "public protection", said the Ministry of Justice.

Int'l Herald TribuneJan 17, 2026
Uganda's President Museveni Is Declared Election Winner
Bobi Wine, the main opposition candidate, accused the government of vote rigging and has called for street protests.

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Uganda's longtime leader declared winner in disputed vote (NPR Topics: News)

BBC News Front Page | WorldJan 17, 2026
Syrian army moves east of Aleppo after Kurdish forces withdraw
This comes after Syria's government announced its first formal recognition of Kurdish national rights since 1946.

Int'l Herald TribuneJan 17, 2026
Despite Maduro's Capture, Venezuelan Exiles Realize They're Not Going Home Soon
Spain is home to the biggest collection of Venezuelan emigrants outside the Americas. Many cheered the capture of Nicolás Maduro, but are now adapting to the fact that his allies remain in charge.

Washington Post World NewsJan 17, 2026
E.U., spurred by Trump, to sign mega free-trade deal with South America
The pact with Mercosur, a bloc including Brazil and Argentina, is aimed at showing the E.U. can help maintain open global markets despite U.S. protectionism.

NYTimes GlobalJan 17, 2026
Black Women Turn to One Another as Their Career Paths Suddenly Recede
Black female professionals have seen a steep drop in employment over the last year. They are turning to each other for pep talks and résumé advice.

NPR Topics: NewsJan 17, 2026
Events in Minneapolis show how immigration enforcement has changed. What's the impact?
Minneapolis is at the center of sweeping, evolving federal immigration push. It demonstrates how different immigration enforcement is under Trump's second administration - and raises questions about the lingering effects on local communities and law enforcement.

BBC News Front Page | WorldJan 17, 2026
McIlroy three behind third-round Dubai leader Elvira
Rory McIlroy sits three shots behind leader Nacho Elvira after the third round of the Dubai Invitational, with Shane Lowry two adrift of the pacesetter.

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Major plumbing headache haunts $13 billion U.S. carrier off the coast of Venezuela (NPR Topics: News)
CBC Top StoriesJan 16, 2026
CIA chief has face-to-face meeting with Venezuela's interim leader: U.S. official
CIA Director John Ratcliffe met Venezuela's interim leader in Caracas to discuss co-operation, a U.S. official said on Friday, in ?the most senior known visit by a U.S. official since the United States toppled Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro this month.



Int'l Herald TribuneJan 16, 2026
U.S. Lawmakers Meet With Danish Prime Minister on Greenland
Seeking to calm tensions, Republicans and Democrats affirmed that they supported Denmark's control of Greenland as President Trump vowed to buy it or take it over.

CBC Top StoriesJan 16, 2026
Chinese EVs are coming to Canada. How soon will they be here? How much will they cost?
Here's what you need to know about Chinese EVs and their pending arrival in Canada.



CBC Top StoriesJan 16, 2026
The National | Carney's ‘landmark' China trade deal
Jan. 16, 2026 | Prime Minister Mark Carney hails a ‘landmark' trade deal with China that's getting mixed reviews on the home front. WestJet bails on its cramped new seating plan after customers push back. And, how celebrity claims about Lyme disease spawn confusion about the actual risks.



BBC Front PageJan 16, 2026
Why is there so much international interest in Greenland?
The BBC's Europe Editor Katya Adler has been reporting from Greenland and dissects why the island has so much value in the eyes of President Trump.

BBC Front PageJan 16, 2026
Canada's deal with China signals it is serious about shift from US
Carney says Canada's relationship with China has become "more predictable" than that with the US, as his country searches for trade certainty.

Int'l Herald TribuneJan 16, 2026
What's Next for Cuba, Now That Its Main Oil Supplier Is Gone?
The Soviet Union was Cuba's benefactor for decades. Venezuela took up the slack, and Mexico has supplied "humanitarian aid." But the world is changing rapidly, our columnist says.

Washington Post World NewsJan 16, 2026
Trump's tariffs push Canada and China to strike a deal of their own
Ottawa has sought a thaw with Beijing as part of a larger effort to diversify trade as Trump threatens to use "economic force" to make Canada the 51st state.

BBC Front PageJan 16, 2026
Is fibre the new protein? The surprising health benefits of the latest wellness trend
Fibre is making a comeback and this is a wellbeing trend nutritionists are getting excited about.

BBC Front PageJan 16, 2026
West Midlands police chief retires over Israeli fans ban row
Craig Guildford blames the "political and media frenzy" as he confirms his decision to step down.

CBC Top StoriesJan 16, 2026
Iranian cleric rails against U.S., calls for death penalty for demonstrators, as protests appear to ebb
Iran's deadly crackdown appears to have broadly quelled protests for now, according to a rights group and residents, as state media reported more arrests on Friday in the shadow of U.S. threats to intervene if the killing continues.



NPR Topics: NewsJan 16, 2026
Judge rules immigration officers in Minneapolis can't detain peaceful protesters
Officers in the Minneapolis-area participating in a U.S. immigration enforcement operation can't detain or tear gas peaceful protesters who aren't obstructing authorities, a judge ruled Friday.

NYTimes GlobalJan 16, 2026
Syria's President Affirms Kurds' Rights, in Overture to the Minority
President Ahmed al-Sharaa's announcement comes after days of deadly clashes between government and Kurdish forces that have underscored the difficulty he faces in uniting the country.

BBC News Front Page | WorldJan 16, 2026
Tony Blair and Marco Rubio among names on Gaza 'Board of Peace'
The former UK prime minister and US secretary of state will sit on the "founding executive board", the White House says.

NYTimes GlobalJan 16, 2026
Some U.Va. Board Members Asked to Resign as Gov. Abigail Spanberger Takes Power
After months of upheaval at the state's flagship university, a new Democratic governor appeared ready to shake up the school's leadership.

CBC Top StoriesJan 16, 2026
Calgary man who fought for ISIS should spend 16 years in prison for terrorism convictions: Crown
A Calgary man convicted of three terrorism-related offences should spend 16 years in prison, prosecutors argued on Friday.



CNBC World NewsJan 16, 2026
Novo Nordisk shares rise 8% after Wegovy obesity pill has 'solid' launch
The early data is a boost to the Danish drugmaker's hopes of winning back more market share from Eli Lilly in the obesity drug space.

NYTimes GlobalJan 16, 2026
Russian Strikes Force Kyiv Schools to Close Amid Rolling Blackouts
Russia has targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure in past winters, but this year intensified its attacks as temperatures in Ukraine plunged well below freezing.

Washington Post World NewsJan 16, 2026
U.S. says seizing Venezuelan oil hurts its foes. How dependent are they?
See how President Donald Trump's capture of Maduro and control of Venezuela's oil sales could affect China, Cuba and the United States.

BBC News Front Page | WorldJan 16, 2026
US lawmakers visit Denmark in bid calm tensions as Trump ups Greenland pressure
The visit comes after high-level talks in Washington failed to dissuade Trump from his plan to annex the semi-autonomous Danish territory.

NPR Topics: NewsJan 16, 2026
A South Korean court sentences Yoon to 5 years in prison on charges related to martial law decree
A South Korean court has sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison, the first verdict in eight criminal trials for allegations that include his 2024 martial law decree.

Int'l Herald TribuneJan 16, 2026
Judge Restricts Immigration Agents' Actions Toward Minnesota Protesters
A federal judge ordered agents not to retaliate against people "engaging in peaceful and unobstructive protest activity" in the state and not to stop drivers who are not "forcibly obstructing" officers.

Int'l Herald TribuneJan 16, 2026
DOJ Opens Criminal Investigation Into Minnesota Governor and Minneapolis Mayor
The Justice Department's investigation is a major escalation in the state-federal battle over the conduct of immigration agents in Minneapolis.

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WATCH: Massive fire erupts at Virginia plant (ABC News)
WATCH: Trump unveils long-awaited health care plan (ABC News)
Trump Has Machado's Nobel Prize, but Neither Got What They Really Wanted (Int'l Herald Tribune)
WATCH: María Corina Machado speaks after giving her Nobel Peace Prize to President Trump (ABC News)
Some policy experts struggle to make sense of new Trump health plan (ABC News)
ICE surge sparks fear and resistance in Minneapolis (NPR Topics: News)
Uganda holds election day amid internet blackout (NPR Headline News)
NPR Headline NewsJan 10, 2026
Britain executed Ruth Ellis in 1955. Now her granddaughter wants justice
In 1955, Ruth Ellis was hanged for killing her abusive partner. Her case became one of the catalysts for abolishing the death penalty in the UK, and 70 years later her family is seeking a posthumous pardon.

UN WomenAug 08, 2025
Many forced to return, Afghan women expelled from Iran and Pakistan fighting to rebuild their lives
Many Afghan women and girls deported from Iran and Pakistan return with nothing. Learn how they're rebuilding their lives amid crisis and displacement, and how to help.
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