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Gondola cabin with passengers falls at British Columbia ski resort

World News // 4 days ago

Gondola cabin with passengers falls at British Columbia ski resort

March 10 (UPI) -- A gondola cabin loaded with passengers at a ski resort in British Columbia crashed to the ground Monday, shortly after heading up the hill at the Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in Golden.

Social media platform's outages result of 'massive' cyberattack, Musk says

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Social media platform's outages result of 'massive' cyberattack, Musk says

March 10 (UPI) -- X, the social media app with more than 600 million users, suffered periodic outages on Monday as the result of a "massive cyberattack," Elon Musk, the owner of the private company, said.

Pope Francis no longer faces 'guarded prognosis' in double pneumonia treatment

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Pope Francis no longer faces 'guarded prognosis' in double pneumonia treatment

March 10 (UPI) -- Pope Francis' doctors on Monday lited a "guarded prognosis" though he will need to remain in the "hospital setting for a period of time" in the treatment of double pneumonia, the Vatican said.

Officials: Missing 20-year-old University of Pittsburgh student likely drowned in Dominican Republic

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Officials: Missing 20-year-old University of Pittsburgh student likely drowned in Dominican Republic

March 10 (UPI) -- A missing 20-year-old University of Pittsburgh student in the Dominican Republic likely died in the ocean by drowning, authorities announced Monday.

Russia accuses U.K. of spying, expels 2 British diplomats

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Russia accuses U.K. of spying, expels 2 British diplomats

March 10 (UPI) -- The Russian government on Monday expelled two British diplomats and gave two weeks for them to exit the country over allegations of espionage. Britain said the allegations are "baseless."

36 people brought ashore after North Sea collision between oil tanker, cargo ship

World News // 5 days ago

36 people brought ashore after North Sea collision between oil tanker, cargo ship

March 10 (UPI) -- A shipping crash taking place off the coast of England Monday has left one person hospitalized and jet fuel spilled into the surrounding waters.

Analysis: Can South Korea become alternative to China for global firms?

World News // 5 days ago

Analysis: Can South Korea become alternative to China for global firms?

March 10 (UPI) -- Yoo Jang-hee, honorary professor at Ewha Womans University in Seoul, said that South Korea should do something to deal with the militant trade union.

U.S. close to unfreezing intel sharing with Ukraine ahead of peace talks in Saudi Arabia

World News // 5 days ago

U.S. close to unfreezing intel sharing with Ukraine ahead of peace talks in Saudi Arabia

March 10 (UPI) -- Ahead of U.S.-Ukraine talks on the war with Russia, the United States expressed confidence Monday that Ukraine was on board with President Donald Trump's demand it move forward toward a peace deal with Russia.

German airport workers launch strike; hundreds of flights canceled

World News // 5 days ago

German airport workers launch strike; hundreds of flights canceled

March 10 (UPI) -- A strike at Germany's Hamburg Airport has left all outgoing flights cancelled Monday, with more airports likely to soon be affected.

At least six killed, 22 injured in Ukraine as Russia keeps up the pressure on civilian targets

World News // 5 days ago

At least six killed, 22 injured in Ukraine as Russia keeps up the pressure on civilian targets

March 10 (UPI) -- At least six people were killed and 22 injured in eastern Ukraine as Russian forces continued an intense campaign targeting civilian population centers with drones, missiles and artillery for a fourth straight day.

North Korea fires ballistic missiles as U.S.-South Korea joint military drill kicks off

World News // 5 days ago

North Korea fires ballistic missiles as U.S.-South Korea joint military drill kicks off

SEOUL, March 10 (UPI) -- North Korea launched several ballistic missiles toward the Yellow Sea on Monday afternoon, Seoul's military said, on the first day of a large-scale joint U.S-South Korea military exercise on the Peninsula.

Mark Carney to be Canada's next prime minister with Liberal Party election win

World News // 5 days ago

Mark Carney to be Canada's next prime minister with Liberal Party election win

March 10 (UPI) -- Mark Carney, the former governor of the Bank of Canada, was overwhelmingly elected the leader of the Liberal Party and the Great White North's next prime minister on Sunday.

Qatar calls for Israel to come under international nuclear weapons treaty

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Qatar calls for Israel to come under international nuclear weapons treaty

March 9 (UPI) -- Qatari officials have called on international leaders to bring Israel's nuclear facilities under the watch of the International Atomic Energy Agency.

China, Iran and Russia to hold 'Security Belt' military exercise in Indian Ocean

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China, Iran and Russia to hold 'Security Belt' military exercise in Indian Ocean

March 9 (UPI) -- Iran, China and Russia will launch a joint military operation Monday called "Security Belt 2025," designed to promote security and trilateral cooperation in the Indian Ocean.

Israel to immediately cut off electricity to Gaza, minister says

World News // 6 days ago

Israel to immediately cut off electricity to Gaza, minister says

March 9 (UPI) -- Israel will immediately cut off the flow of electricity to Gaza, Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen ordered Sunday. Critics blasted the measure as ineffective politicking.

Pro-Palestine group vandalized Trump's Turnberry golf course in Scotland

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Pro-Palestine group vandalized Trump's Turnberry golf course in Scotland

March 8 (UPI) -- The pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action vandalized President Donald Trump's Turnberry golf course in Ayrshire, Scotland, early Saturday due to his support for Israel and call to relocate Gazans.

More than 1,000 killed in two days amid Syrian conflict

World News // 6 days ago

More than 1,000 killed in two days amid Syrian conflict

March 8 (UPI) -- More than 1,000 have died since Thursday amid fighting between Syrian government forces and supporters of former President Bashar al-Assad, a monitoring organization announced.

Tropical Storm Alfred flooding feared in eastern Australia

World News // 6 days ago

Tropical Storm Alfred flooding feared in eastern Australia

March 8 (UPI) -- Tropical storm Alfred could cause significant flooding in eastern Australia despite the slowly moving storm no longer being a cyclone.

Russian airstrikes kill 25, injure 40 in Ukraine

World News // 6 days ago

Russian airstrikes kill 25, injure 40 in Ukraine

March 8 (UPI) -- The Russian military killed at least 25 and injured at least 40 during airstrikes launched against the Donetsk area of Ukraine late Friday and early Saturday.

U.N. calls for equality, 'feminist future' on International Women's Day

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U.N. calls for equality, 'feminist future' on International Women's Day

March 7 (UPI) -- The United Nations on Thursday marked the upcoming International Women's Day with a call for feminine equality under a banner of rights and empowerment.

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