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JERUSALEM—The Israeli military said Saturday that Gaza City residents must not delay their departure before a military offensive starts, as people leaving the north of the territory again jammed roads south. Ahead of an expected Israeli ground offensive against Hamas, which attacked southern Israel on October 7, Israel has designated …

SEVERAL LOCAL government units and schools and universities in and outside Metro Manila suspended classes in anticipation of the nationwide transport strike on Monday, October 16, 2023, Malacañang said Sunday. In a social media post, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said that the following universities have suspended face-to-face classes: De …

The Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) approved an additional P0.64 per kilometer toll rate adjustment at the Subic Clark Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) effective October 17. The new rates are part of the authorized SCTEX periodic adjustment due in 2021 and 2023 and were approved following proper regulatory procedures and thorough review …

A small number of Democrats have expressed concern about possible Palestinian civilian deaths as Israel expands its offensive into Gaza following last weekend’s attack by Hamas militants. But they’re unlikely to shape near-term policy.  Democrats’ growing sympathy for Palestinians unlikely to shape near-term policy. Americans’ ardent support for Israel is …

In an unprecedented season of climate disasters, CBC’s Marketplace has collected everything you should be thinking about in times of peace, so you can stay calm in an emergency.  CBC’s Marketplace got tips from across the country on what you should do in an emergency. From record flooding in Nova …

The history of tensions surrounding Sikh separatism in India and abroad goes back decades, but experts say Canada is seen as the country where the movement is the strongest. As a result, it’s drawn sharp criticism from India, especially in the face of Justin Trudeau’s recent allegations about India’s involvement …

Lebanon’s Foreign Affairs Ministry says it plans to submit a formal complaint to the UN Security Council on “Israel’s deliberate killing” of Issam Abdallah, a Lebanese national and visuals journalist. The Israeli army says it’s investigating the incident.  Issam Aballah among journalists covering clashes on Lebanon’s border with Israel. The …

Leylah Fernandez rallied from a set down to defeat Katerina Siniakova 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 and win the Hong Kong Open for her first tennis title in 19 months.  1st tourney victory in 19 months; Pegula beats Yuan to claim Korea Open title. Leylah Fernandez rallied from a set down to …

The Internal Revenue Service says Microsoft owes the U.S. Treasury $28.9 billion in back taxes, plus penalties and interest, the company revealed in a securities filing.  Company will appeal claims by tax agency that it owes billions for 2004-2013 tax years. The Internal Revenue Service says Microsoft owes the U.S. …

Ottawa is opposing more than $80 million in legal fees requested by class action lawyers for their work on a historic, multi-billion dollar proposed settlement for First Nations child welfare, CBC News has learned.  Federal government calls proposed legal bill ‘excessive,’ while class action lawyers defend request. Ottawa is opposing …