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Humans’ impact on the earth began a new epoch in the 1950s called the Anthropocene, scientists say
From climate change to species loss and pollution, humans have etched their impact on the Earth with such strength and permanence since the middle of the 20th century that a special team of scientists says a new geologic epoch began then.
Detroit Tigers blank Blue Jays
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matt Manning and relievers Jason Foley and Alex Lange combined to throw a Major League Baseball no-hitter on July 8 as the hosts defeated Toronto 2-0.
The trio baffled Blue Jays batters, allowing only three walks and a hit batter to outduel Toronto's Kevin Gausman for the victory.
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Social Controls: China-Style Surveillance is Coming to Serbia
Meanwhile, Serbian security institutions have procured many digital surveillance tools, including the most intrusive equipment, capable of secretly penetrating and controlling users' devices and analysing huge amounts of data in detail.
Airport cargo worth millions stolen from Toronto's airport
A cargo container with gold and other items worth over $20 million Canadian (US$14.8 million) was stolen from Toronto's Pearson International airport, authorities said Thursday.
Peel Regional Police Inspector Stephen Duivesteyn said a "high value" container was taken from a holding area facility after being unloaded from a plane Monday evening.
A Park in Canada will be named after a Bulgarian
Bulgaria can now be proud of the first park of its kind in North America. It is located in the city of Mississauga and was renamed in honor of our late honorary consul in Canada - Ignat Kaneff.
"Mr. Kaneff is a great visionary, donor. A man with a big heart," said Velislava Panova, Consul General of Bulgaria in Toronto, Canada.
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Air Canada resumes direct service to Athens
Greece is gaining broader access to the American tourism market with the resumption of direct flights by Air Canada to Athens' Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport for the new tourism season, as there had been no direct flights from Canada to the Greek capital until recently.
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Biggest foreign investor is ‘bullish’ on prospects
The Greek economy is "in an especially good position," local banks are "extremely well capitalized" and the country's debt will be upgraded to investment grade a few months after the elections.
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Kikilias talks tourism with Canadian ambassador
Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias met with the Ambassador of Canada Anna-Karine Asselin on Friday.
Boosting tourism flows between the two countries was discussed, as was the significance of the dynamic Greek diaspora in Canada, which further connects Greece and Canada.
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The US intervened to Save the SVB Bank and Calm the Financial System
The US administration stepped in on Sunday with a series of emergency measures to shore up confidence in the banking system after the failure of Silicon Valley Bank threatened to trigger a wider systemic crisis.
Canada has Banned most Foreigners from Buying Homes in the Country
A ban on the purchase of residential property by foreigners in Canada came into force on January 1, aiming to provide more housing to local residents facing a housing crisis.
Several exceptions in the law allow individuals such as refugees and non-citizen permanent residents to buy homes.