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Inside a sanctuary saving koalas from Australia's bushfires
Bushfires in Australia are taking a toll on the country's wildlife. Some experts estimate as much as a third of the country's koalas have died. David Common goes to a koala sanctuary that is trying to save them.
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How new 'black box' tech could change plane crash investigations
Black boxes are crucial to plane crash investigations. This Calgary company is using cloud technology to update an outdated system.
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Haiti's devastating earthquake 10 years later
Ten years after a catastrophic earthquake in Haiti killed 230,000 people, hundreds gathered in Montreal to remember those who died.
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Taiwan president wins second term
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen has won a second term, signalling strong voter support for her tough stance against China.
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Experts predict Philippines volcano will erupt in days or hours
A small volcano near Manila erupted with a massive plume of ash and steam, prompting the evacuation of tens of thousands of people and forcing Manila's international airport to shut down.
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New questions arise about Trump's reason for assassinating Qassem Soleimani
U.S. President Donald Trump said the reason the U.S. killed senior Iranian general Qassem Soleimani was because he was planning imminent attacks on embassies. But critics and U.S. lawmakers want details about those plans.
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Iran protests erupt for a second day
For two days, Iranians have been protesting the Iranian regime for shooting down Flight 752 and killing many of their own people. Margaret Evans reports on the their defiance and how the regime is responding.
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What Ukrainian investigators are looking at in Iran
The Ukrainian team in Tehran is keeping a close watch on what Iran does with the wreckage of Flight 752. Our Chris Brown spoke with one of the men leading Ukraine's investigation.
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How mourning for victims of Flight 752 turned to anger
In Toronto, mourning for the victims of Flight 752 has turned to anger for some. Ellen Mauro reports on how the largest Iranian community in Canada is feeling four days after the plane was shot down.
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Trudeau calls for ‘justice and accountability’ for Iran disaster at vigil
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was in Edmonton to join mourners in honouring the victims of Flight 752.
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The National for January 12, 2020
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Why Flight 752 could take off amid missile strikes
If Iran was firing missiles at U.S. military bases in Iraq that night, why was Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 able to take off? CBC News’s Susan Ormiston looks for answers.
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The logistical battles facing families of Flight 752 victims
Family members of people killed in the Flight 752 crash have been unable to get to Tehran to visit the crash site and will continue to face challenges in getting bodies back to Canada for funerals.
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Newfoundland politician John Crosbie remembered
Family and colleagues share their memories of politician John Crosbie, who has died at age 88.
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The National for January 10, 2020
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Surprise and strategy as Meghan and Harry ‘step back’
The National looks at how the element of surprise may have been part of a strategy for Prince Harry and Meghan to “step back” from their roles.
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Rush drummer Neil Peart remembered for distinctive sound
Rush drummer Neil Peart is being remembered for his distinctive sound. Peart died Tuesday after a three-year battle with brain cancer.
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Climate protests heat up as Australia burns
Thousands took to the streets in Sydney to protest what they call climate inaction by the Australian government as wildfires throughout the country worsen.
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International pressure on Iran over Flight 752 investigation
As investigators from Canada’s Transportation Safety Board try to get into Iran to examine the crash site, an international response group is putting pressure on Tehran to open up the investigation.
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Governments at odds over cause of Flight 752 crash
The countries involved in investigating the crash of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 disagree on the cause. Iran denies shooting down the plane, while other countries, including Canada, cite evidence of an Iranian missile.
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The challenges of investigating a plane crash with Iran
Canada’s last diplomat in Iran, Dennis Horak, talks to Adrienne Arsenault about the challenges Canada faces as it looks for answers into what brought down Flight 752 because there is no diplomatic relationship between the countries.
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Mother, two daughters killed on Flight 752
A mother and her two daughters from Edmonton killed in the crash are remembered for their shared passion to help people.
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Flight 752 likely hit by Iranian anti-aircraft missile
Intelligence officials believe a Ukrainian International Airlines flight shot down in Tehran may have been hit by a Russian-made TOR-M1 anti-aircraft missile. How does the system work and why was it parked so close to a civilian airport?
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Trump distances U.S. from Flight 752 crash
U.S. President Donald Trump distanced the U.S. from the crash of Flight 752 after American intelligence gave evidence about an Iranian missile causing the plane to go down, killing 176 people.
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Harry and Meghan’s ‘complicated’ plans to step back
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan’s announcement that they plan to step back from their role as senior royals will be “complicated.” We look at how it could work.
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Remembering friends, family killed in Flight 752 crash
The National hears from three people who lost a friend or family member when Ukrainian International Airlines Flight 752 crashed.
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How should the government respond to Flight 752 crash? | At Issue
With the evidence pointing to a missile bringing down Flight 752, the At Issue panel discusses how the government should respond.
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The National for January 09, 2020
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