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Quebec Tax on Unvaccinated Canadians Drives Surge in Appointments
Quebec health officials said Wednesday bookings for COVID-19 vaccine first-dose appointments have jumped — with some 7,000 residents signing up…
Russia Talks May Have Bought Time on Ukraine Invasion
It's unclear how Russia, which has massed over 100,000 troops on the border with Ukraine, will be able to climb down from its red lines and avert a devastating war.
U.S. Largely Settled on Russia Sanctions if It Invades Ukraine, Officials Say
The officials would not describe the actions ready to be taken, but other sources have said discussions with allies and partners in Europe and Asia included a range of trade restrictions under consideration.
Israeli Security Agency Foiled an Iranian Attempt to Recruit Israeli Jewish Women to Spy for Iran
"Rambod" requested that the Israeli women take photos of the U.S. embassies in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, other government buildings, and a shopping mall.
Ahead of Iran Deal Decision, White House To “Focus the Fire on Trump”
The White House hopes the message will be amplified by current and former officials in the U.S. and in Israel who believe Trump’s withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal was a mistake.
U.S. Military Links Prolific Hacking Group to Iranian Intelligence
The group has also tried to breach organizations in North America, but there is less publicly available information on those hacks.
Neo-Nazi Leader Sentenced to 7 Years for Plot to Intimidate Jews, Journalists
Two other people were also sentenced in the plot after they pleaded guilty and have since renounced their Neo-Nazi views, officials said.
American Airlines Passenger Enters Cockpit, Damages Controls
Video of the incident that was posted on social media appeared to show the passenger leaning out of the plane, seemingly shouting at airport employees on the ground.
FDA Extends Shelf Life for Millions of Expired Coronavirus Test Kits in Florida
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) extended the expiration date for almost a million COVID-19 rapid tests that first expired in a Florida warehouse in September.
Twitter Allows Iranian Threats to Assassinate Former President Trump
Lawmakers accuse social media platform of double standard