Spain Boosts Defense Spending to Meet NATO Goals
April 22, 2025, 9:20 am
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced that Spain will meet NATO’s 2% of GDP defense spending target, increasing expenditure by 10.5 billion euros. The move signals Spain’s commitment to its international obligations while adding a dash of fiscal bravado to its national security strategy.
winnipegfreepress.com / Spain says it will meet NATO’s defense spending goal of 2% of GDP this year
citynews.ca / Spain to reach NATO’s spending goal of 2% of GDP on defense this year
permalink / 2 stories from 2 sources in 4 hours ago #world #europe #defense #nato #spain +
Holocaust Survivor Walter Frankenstein Dies at 100
April 22, 2025, 9:20 am
Walter Frankenstein, the centenarian who survived the Holocaust by hiding in Berlin with his family, passed away at 100. Friends and community members recall his determined efforts to keep history alive and educate younger generations. His long life was a testament to survival and resilience in the face of unimaginable adversity.
torontosun.com / Walter Frankenstein, who survived Holocaust by hiding in Berlin, dies at 100
winnipegfreepress.com / Walter Frankenstein, who survived the Holocaust by hiding in Berlin, dies at 100
permalink / 2 stories from 2 sources in 4 hours ago #education #world #europe #history #human-rights +
Russian drones batter Ukraine’s Odesa amid faltering peace talks
April 22, 2025, 6:20 am
Russian drones struck Odesa in a relentless nighttime assault just after a so-called Easter ceasefire abruptly ended, leaving the Ukrainian port city reeling and local authorities juggling rubble and fallout. As international officials scramble for meaningful dialogue, the chaotic mess underscores the tragic absurdity of modern warfare.
torontosun.com / Russian drones batter Ukraine’s Odesa as peace talks come to a crux
winnipegfreepress.com / Russian drones batter Ukraine’s Odesa as peace talks come to a crux
citynews.ca / Russian drones batter Ukraine’s Odesa as peace talks come to a crux
permalink / 3 stories from 3 sources in 7 hours ago #usrelations #foreignpolicy #security #world #europe +
Pope Francis' death casts long shadow amid international events
April 22, 2025, 1:20 am
The unexpected death of Pope Francis has sent shockwaves throughout the global community, with Australian voters feeling its weight as campaigns proceed. Reflective tributes combine respect with a dash of ironic commentary on his unconventional legacy, marking an inflection point in both religious and political discourse.
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cp24.com/ / 1st images of Pope Francis lying in state released by the Vatican - CP24
thestar.com / Who will attend Pope Francis's funeral? How can I watch? What to know for Saturday's ceremony
torontosun.com / From ’conclave’ to ’white smoke,’ a glossary of terms used in papal transition
nationalobserver.com / Pope Francis judged environmental and climate issues to be moral concerns
nationalobserver.com / 'Keep the doors open': Ministers want next pope to do more for LGBTQ+ people
nationalobserver.com / Archbishops of Toronto, Montreal will hold mass for Pope Francis
winnipegfreepress.com / Italy’s Olympic committee calls for sports events to be suspended on day of Pope Francis’ funeral
ledevoir.com / Les archevêques de Montréal et de Québec tiendront des messes à la mémoire du pape
globalnews.ca / Pope Francis’ funeral scheduled as mourners prepare to gather in Rome
cp24.com/ / CTV News in Rome: Mourners gathering in St. Peter's Basilica in Rome - CP24
cp24.com/ / What we know about Pope Francis' upcoming funeral - CP24
nationalpost.com / First images of Pope Francis’ body released by Vatican
torontosun.com / Pope Francis’ funeral to be held Saturday, with public viewing starting Wednesday
theglobeandmail.com / Archbishops of Toronto, Montreal to hold mass in honour of Pope Francis
ledevoir.com / Les funérailles du pape François auront lieu samedi au Vatican
globalnews.ca / Archbishops of Toronto, Montreal to hold mass for Pope Francis
lapresse.ca / Jorge Mario Bergoglio (1936-2025) | Les archevêques de Montréal et de Québec tiendront des messes à la mémoire du pape
cp24.com/ / Archbishops of Toronto, Montreal to hold mass for Pope Francis - CP24
winnipegfreepress.com / Vatican announces funeral for Pope Francis will happen Saturday morning
thestar.com / Vatican announces funeral for Pope Francis will happen Saturday morning
lapresse.ca / Jorge Mario Bergoglio (1936-2025) | François, les fidèles et Saint-Joseph
winnipegfreepress.com / In the news today: Toronto, Montreal archbishops to hold mass for Pope Francis
thestar.com / Archbishops of Toronto, Montreal to hold mass for Pope Francis
thestar.com / 'Keep the doors open': Ministers call on next pope to do more for LGBTQ+ people
ottawacitizen.com / Ottawa Catholic basilica remembers Pope Francis as welcoming, hopeful
winnipegfreepress.com / Pope Francis — a consistent voice for the poor
winnipegfreepress.com / Cardinals meet Tuesday at Vatican to choose date for Pope Francis’ funeral
winnipegfreepress.com / From ‘conclave’ to ‘white smoke,’ a glossary of terms used in a papal transition
winnipegfreepress.com / Pope Francis’s many critics included a one-time aide and the Vatican’s ex-ambassador to the US
winnipegfreepress.com / Pope Francis’ conservative critics had a unique way to oppose him: a retired pontiff
ledevoir.com / Sources et analogies musicales du pape François
ledevoir.com / Regards sur le pape François
winnipegfreepress.com / Australians start voting in general elections as pope’s death overshadows campaigning
permalink / 34 stories from 12 sources in 12 hours ago #politics #elections #federal #faith #world +
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