Posts by Cosmopolitan Canada
Hamas: Hostages to be handed over at three locations in Gaza Strip
The Palestinian militant group Hamas plans to hand over the living hostages abducted from Israel two years ago to staff from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) at three different locations in the Gaza Strip, Hamas sources have told dpa. The handover is scheduled for Monday morning, the Hamas sources said, although Israeli…
Read MoreTim Curry Does the Time Warp
It does feel kind of like a play. Even people who haven’t seen it know Madeline Kahn’s “flames on the side of my face” speech. What was your experience with her? I loved her. We got on very well, probably because I was an abject suitor who sat at her feet a lot. She just…
Read MorePakistan closes border with Afghanistan following exchanges of fire
Afghan troops opened fire on Pakistani border posts late Saturday, with the country’s ministry of defense saying this was in retaliation for Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan earlier in the week. Pakistan closed border crossings with Afghanistan on Sunday, Pakistani officials said, following exchanges of fire between the forces of the two countries. Afghan troops opened…
Read MorePalestinian prisoner slated for release attacks female prison guard
A Palestinian inmate slated for release under the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal attacked a female prison guard before being restrained and detained. A Palestinian prisoner who was set to be released as part of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas attacked a female prison guard during the preparation process to release the prisoners, a spokesperson…
Read MoreSouth Africa debates changing name of world-famous Kruger park
South Africa’s world-famous Kruger National Park could become known by a new name if some local politicians have their way. The vast wildlife sanctuary, called the Sabi Game Reserve at the time, was re-christened in 1926 to honour Paul Kruger. He was president in the late 19th Century of what was known as the South…
Read More‘Could I have done more?’ MDA paramedics are haunted by October 7
HEALTH AFFAIRS: Many paramedics and first responders from Magen David Adom, who treated the wounded on October 7, 2023, remain haunted by the memories. As the two-year anniversary of October 7 passes, Israel is still reeling in shock, and the fatal wounds of that day remain painfully raw. Families of victims, hostages, and fallen soldiers…
Read MoreTens of thousands attend pro-Palestinian march in London
Tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters have gathered in central London a day after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into effect in Gaza. The demonstration, organised by the Palestine Coalition, began along Victoria Embankment on Saturday afternoon – attendees then marched on Whitehall, where a rally was held. Images showed a sea of…
Read MoreFrance’s re-appointed prime minister Lecornu calls for calm amid political chaos
L’HAY-LES-ROSES, France (AP) — France’s newly re-appointed prime minister acknowledged Saturday that there weren’t ″a lot of candidates″ for his job — and that he might not last long in the post given the country’s deep political divides. Sebastien Lecornu, renamed by President Emmanuel Macron late Friday after a week of political chaos, called for…
Read MoreThe Making of “Adaptation”
I didn’t keep close track of what was going on with “Adaptation,” because I was busy with my own work and, frankly, I didn’t expect much to come of it besides the usual Hollywood noise. I was amazed when Ed invited me to his production offices to brainstorm casting ideas. This made the movie seem…
Read MoreEstonian foreign minister expects further Russian provocations
NATO reacted appropriately to Russia’s recent violations of Estonia’s airspace but should expect further disruptive actions from Moscow, according to the Baltic country’s foreign minister. “I’m really sure that Russia will continue these provocations. It’s not about Estonia, it’s about NATO unity, as well as testing our capabilities, to also trans-Atlantic unity,” Margus Tsahkna told…
Read MoreShin Bet bends Hamas: Prisoner release ratio in deal is lowest in decades
The 1,700 Gaza detainees who will be released will not be terrorists who raided on October 7, 2023, and the release of Hamas operatives has been limited as much as possible. The number of Palestinian security prisoners being released by Israel in exchange for the return of 48 hostages, 20 still alive, is the lowest…
Read MoreBrazil to begin construction on TikTok data center in six months, minister says
SAO PAULO (Reuters) -Construction on a TikTok data center in Brazil will begin in six months, an official said on Friday, with the project expected to bring in some 50 billion reais ($9.11 billion) in investment. “Six months from now, we will begin construction to host TikTok’s data center,” Mines and Energy Minister Alexandre Silveira…
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