Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde, the prime minister of Democratic Republic of Congo, resigned on Tuesday, triggering the dissolution of his government, the presidency said in a statement. CBC | World News
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Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea are escalating. The options to stop them are limited
Attacks on ships around the narrow mouth of the Red Sea are increasing as Yemen’s Houthi militia group makes good on its warning to disrupt global trade. Diplomatic and military experts say there may be little anyone can do about it. CBC | World News
Read More »Canada pauses military operations in Iraq amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions
Canada’s top military commander has formally hit the pause button on operations in Iraq as fallout from the U.S. targeted killing of Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani in Baghdad continues. CBC | World News
Read More »Pompeo defends U.S. killing of Iranian general, EU to hold crisis meeting on escalating tensions
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Sunday defended President Donald Trump’s decision to kill Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani, as Democratic lawmakers questioned whether the action was justified and the United States braced for retaliation. CBC | World News
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