Egypt's prime minister briefly pauses a news conference after feeling dizzy

In County Durham, Danielle Massey was jailed for manslaughter after her baby son, Charlie Goodall, drowned in a bathtub while she played a cooking game on her phone. Massey pleaded guilty to manslaughter, admitting fault for the unstable bath seat and possession of cannabis. She claimed she left Charlie briefly unsupervised to get a towel and found him unresponsive upon her return, calling emergency services. Full Article

The United States announced additional sanctions targeting four entities involved in Pakistan's ballistic missile program for their contribution to proliferation and delivery of such weapons. The U.S. Department of State emphasized its commitment to combating proliferation and related procurement activities of concern. The sanctions aim to address threats posed by the proliferation of ballistic missiles. Full Article

Republicans are warned of the impending "fiscal cliff" as key provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expire next year, amidst a growing national debt. Liberals suggest President Trump prioritize economic and immigration policies for a successful second term. Concerns are raised about the pitfalls of government-run healthcare systems, citing delays and denials of needed medical care. In the Middle East, Assad's fall creates a power vacuum with regional and global powers vying for...

The Ontario college faculties' union will be in a legal strike position on Jan. 4 after unsuccessful contract negotiations and receiving a no-board report. Mediation failed, leading to concerns about working conditions and job security. The College Employer Council continues to bargain but warns of increased costs due to the union's demands. Full Article

The city of Montreal will now increase pension payments to retired municipal workers by tens of millions of dollars annually due to a court ruling that overturned the previous decision to halt pension indexation nearly ten years ago by the Coderre administration. This judgment invalidates the suspension of pension increases and mandates the city to resume providing indexation for retired employees, resulting in a significant financial burden for Montreal's budget moving forward. The decision highlights...

A 22-year-old Michigan man, Mack Davis, admitted to planning mass shootings at a political party's headquarters and a nearby bar associated with gay people in Owosso, facing a maximum sentence of life in prison for committing a hate crime. Davis amassed an arsenal of weapons and expressed hatred towards the LGBTQI+ community on social media, ultimately arrested after shooting at neighbors' properties. Although his attorney described him as vulnerable, officials praised law enforcement for disrupting...