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RAFAH, Palestinian Territories: Israel heavily bombarded Gaza overnight after warning it would intensify strikes ahead of a ground invasion, as the war sparked by Hamas’s bloody attack entered its third week on Sunday. As fears mount of a wider conflagration, the Pentagon said it was bolstering its forces in the …

THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) will finish distributing ballots for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) on October 30 to all 17 regions today, October 23. Comelec spokesman John Rex Laudiangco said over the weekend that cities and provinces that have not received the ballots and other election documents …

As Israel prepares to expand its Gaza campaign, it has Washington’s worried voice in its ear, pushing it to define its objectives. It’s a reflection of American fears that it could be pulled into a spiraling Mideast conflict by any missteps in the coming days.  Amid fear of being pulled …

The Chinese government likely was behind a “spamouflage” disinformation campaign targeting Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and other MPs in August and September, says Global Affairs Canada.  GAC says goal of ‘spamouflage’ campaign was to silence PRC critics. The Chinese government likely was behind a “spamouflage” disinformation …

The St. Lawrence Seaway has shut down after hundreds of workers walked off the job Sunday. Here are answers to a few key questions about what’s going on.  Union says it’s fighting for better pay to keep up with rising cost of living. The St. Lawrence Seaway has shut down …

Economy Minister Sergio Massa produced a big surprise by finishing first in the opening round of Argentina’s presidential election, reflecting voters’ wariness about handing the presidency to his chief rival, a right-wing populist.  Runoff to be held Nov. 19. Economy Minister Sergio Massa produced a big surprise by finishing first …

The way the world is powered will change dramatically by the end of the decade, thanks to surging demand for electric vehicles and clean energy technologies, a new report from the International Energy Agency says. But experts say Canada should be doing more.  Nearly half of the world’s electricity supply …

While St. Lawrence Seaway locks are closed, ships won’t be able to load up in Thunder Bay, Ont., or drop off shipments for transport to the west, says Port of Thunder Bay CEO Chris Heikkinen. Hundreds of workers stationed between Lake Erie and Montreal walked off the job Sunday.  Shutdown …

Kamilah Sword was just 14 when she died after a drug overdose last year. Her dad Greg Sword tells us about the obstacles he faced getting Kamilah the help she needed, and why he doesn’t want her death to be in vain  Toxic drugs were leading cause of death among …

Money manager Charles Shaker wants a judge to toss out a nearly $5-million bill for back taxes, saying the Canada Revenue Agency never sent it to him and that now it’s too late. Whether he has to pay up may depend on the proficiency of the CRA’s mail department.  Agency …