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20.04.2022 / 08:29

Why Ukraine’s Donbas region matters so much to Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin believes Ukraine’s Donbas region belongs to Russia, as his forces escalate their offensive to seize control. Jeff Semple explains the history of the long-contested region; and why claiming it is so important to Putin.

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Global National: April 17

In our top story: Mariupol, Ukraine is on the brink of falling to Russia, which would mark the first major victory for Russian forces in nearly two months of war. Redmond Shannon reports on the latest in the war. Even as Russia has become increasingly isolated as its invasion of Ukraine continues, one ally that has been steadfast in its support is Belarus.

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Some residents return to Kyiv as Russian forces scale back

Some people have begun returning to war-torn Kyiv, as Russia pulls back some of its forces from Ukraine’s capital.

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Ukraine’s cities devastated, Russia’s forces seemingly stalled 1 month into war

Devastation is spreading across Ukraine’s hardest-hit cities, as Russia’s invasion rages into its second month. Jeff Semple looks at how Ukrainians are refusing to give up, as more makeshift cemeteries are promptly created in ruined cities.

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Russia’s attacks on Ukrainian civilians grow increasingly aimless

As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine stalls, its attacks grow increasingly indiscriminate. The largest civilian target, so far, has been an art school in Mariupol, where officials say 400 people were taking shelter. Jeff Semple reports from Odesa.

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Destruction deepens in Ukraine as Russia escalates invasion

The devastation mounts in Ukraine as Russian forces tighten their grip and ramp up attacks. Jeff Semple reports on the carnage, where some people have been forced to hide, and how others are standing up to Russian troops.

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Global National: Feb. 26

The Ukrainian government says at least 200 people have been killed on its soil during the invasion by Russia. Crystal Goomansingh is in Poland with more on the ongoing developments. Amid the siege on the Ukrainian capital, residents of Kyiv remain under a curfew as battles continue between Ukrainian and Russian forces.

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‘I can’t continue like this’: 5th wave brings frustration, fatigue to Toronto’s Humber River Hospital

The intensive care unit at Toronto’s Humber River Hospital is dealing with two types of patients: those unvaccinated against COVID-19, and the immunocompromised.

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Part III: Answering your Omicron questions

How long will it take to test positive for COVID-19 if you’re infected with Omicron? What treatments are available against this variant? What about herd immunity? And are face shields effective? Jeff Semple gets the answers from Dr. Dan Gregson and Dr.

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Part II: Answering your Omicron questions

As Omicron infections rise, so are questions over this variant. Does it matter which brand of booster you get? Will a vaccine be produced to specifically fight this variant? What are the symptoms of catching Omicron? Is it more transmissible in the air or by touching surfaces? Jeff Semple gets the answers from infectious diseases physician Dr.

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‘My daughter is gone’: Deadly consequences for Afghan refugees still waiting to be resettled in Canada

Ottawa had promised to help tens of thousands of Afghans, but many are at the mercy of bureaucratic red tape, and the delays are proving to be deadly for some people who were already approved to be resettled in Canada.

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COVID-19: Confusion, frustration grows over new travel rules

Confusion and frustration are growing over Canada’s new pandemic travel rules amid the emergence of the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus.

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Afghan women face bleak future under Taliban rule

Since the Taliban retook Afghanistan, women have been forced out of work, and girls have been robbed of their education. In a Global News exclusive from Kabul, Jeff Semple speaks with some girls and women about their anxiety for the future.

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What does the workplace of the future look like?

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how and where we work.

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Pandemic exacerbates crisis inside Brampton’s only hospital

The Ontario city of Brampton, home to 600,000 people, only has one hospital. The facility was already stretched before the pandemic, and it’s now at its breaking point. Jeff Semple takes you inside Brampton Civic Hospital.

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Ottawa pressured to help Canadians detained in China

Chinese courts are set to hand out verdicts in the cases of two Canadian nationals who have been detained in China, following its decision to uphold the death penalty sentence against Robert Schellenberg.

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Done with Dundas: Toronto to remove racist figure’s name from streets, infrastructure

Streets and buildings in Toronto bearing the name of Henry Dundas will get a new moniker, because of his connection to slavery.

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Canadian ISIS fighters detained in Syria left in legal limbo

Two years since the so-called Islamic State was defeated in Syria, thousands of ISIS foreign fighters, along with their wives and children, remain in legal limbo. Many are held in custody in Kurdish detention camps in northeastern Syria, including a number of Canadians.

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4 members of Muslim family killed, targeted in London, Ontario hit and run

Police believe hate is the motive behind a hit and run that killed three generations of a Muslim family in London, Ontario. Jeff Semple reports on how the city is grieving, and how this could be investigated as an act of terrorism.

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Questions surrounding Canada’s single dose strategy

As provinces and territories start vaccinating younger Canadians, there are swirling questions about Canada’s single-dose strategy. The idea is to delay second doses to allow as many people as possible to have some immunity.

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Here’s how you can watch Prince Philip’s funeral on Global News

Prince Philip is laid to rest at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle on Saturday, April 17, an intimate funeral will be observed to honour the Duke of Edinburgh’s life and legacy.You can watch the service, modified with respect to public health guidelines, on Globalnews.ca. Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, dies at 99 The live coverage will begin 9 a.m.

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Prince Philip’s life of service, sacrifice, and occasional gaffe

Prince Philip, who was married to Queen Elizabeth II for more than 73 years, has died at age 99. From serving in the Second World War, to his reputation with the press, and occasional controversy, Jeff Semple looks at the Duke of Edinburgh’s life and legacy.

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Prince Philip: A look back at the Duke of Edinburgh’s life

Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh and husband to Queen Elizabeth II, has died at the age of 99. Jeff Semple looks back on his life.

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Inside look: Variants push Toronto hospital to the brink

COVID-19 hospitalizations are climbing, younger patients are filling up intensive care units, and health care staff are in short supply. Jeff Semple reports from the front lines at Toronto’s Humber River Hospital, where variants of concerns are pushing facilities to the brink.

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Travellers in quarantine in Canada report chaos in hotels

There are growing reports of chaos and confusion at designated hotels where travellers arriving in Canada are required to quarantine.

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Health officials urge Canadians to break the pandemic misinformation chain

A year into the global pandemic, misinformation about COVID-19 has health officials increasingly concerned.

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Health officials warn about disinformation, conspiracies

The Public Health Agency of Canada is warning about a so-called “infodemic” as COVID-19 hoaxes and misinformation spread online. Jeff Semple looks at how the pandemic produced a perfect storm for conspiracies, and how Canadians can break the chain of lies.

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As the world fights the second COVID-19 wave, life in Wuhan returns to normal

In early 2020, the city of Wuhan, China was under an unprecedented lockdown because of the coronavirus outbreak, prompting Canada to send its first plane to bring Canadians home to safety.

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1 year later: Wuhan declares victory over COVID-19

Just one year ago, Wuhan, China became the world’s first city where the novel coronavirus was first identified. Officials scrambled to contain this insidious enemy.

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Vaccines to schools re-openings, answering your latest COVID-19 questions

Global News senior correspondent Jeff Semple is back to answer your latest coronavirus questions.

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Did I have COVID-19 in January 2020? We answer your coronavirus questions

Global News senior correspondent Jeff Semple answers your latest coronavirus questions on The Morning Show.

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Experts answer your COVID-19 questions, part 16

Is there a way to find out if you’ve had COVID-19 before? If you’ve recovered from it, should you still get vaccinated? Do pandemic restrictions still apply to you? And should you still wear a face mask outside when it’s cold? Jeff Semple takes more of your COVID-19 questions to the experts.

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A year into COVID-19 pandemic: What we learned and answering your questions

Global News senior correspondent Jeff Semple answers the most frequently asked questions about the coronavirus.

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How long does post-infection immunity last in COVID-19 survivors?

Researchers in Toronto have been studying the cells of COVID-19 survivors to determine how long their immunity to the coronavirus lasts. Jeff Semple reports on the promising findings, and why experts say survivors should still get a vaccine.

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Coronavirus: The Canadian doctors who are providing answers about COVID-19

A number of front-line doctors across Canada have volunteered their scarce free time over the past year to help Canadians understand COVID-19.

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How will I know it’s my turn to get the vaccine? Your COVID-19 questions answered

Global News senior correspondent Jeff Semple checks in with The Morning Show answers viewers’ coronavirus questions.

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From virus to vaccine, doctors answer your coronavirus questions

Global News senior correspondent Jeff Semple talks to epidemiologists and infectious diseases experts about their experience during the pandemic as they answer some of your COVID-19 questions.

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Dr. Michael Gardam on facing Canada’s health crises and his own

From the SARS outbreak to the current COVID-19 pandemic, infectious diseases physician Dr. Michael Gardam has been on the front lines of Canada’s health emergencies.

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Coronavirus: Exhausted but determined – hospital staff cope with second wave

As the second COVID-19 wave sweeps through, Jeff Semple returns to Toronto’s Humber River Hospital, where advances in care are increasing the odds of survival, and frontline healthcare workers are being pushed to the breaking point.

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Coronavirus: Exhausted but determined — hospital staff cope with second wave

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U.S. election: Voter turnout contributing factor to Biden’s victory

Joe Biden has won the 2020 presidential election, but as Global’s Jeff Semple reports, not a lot of Republican voters flipped to Democratic votes; rather, voter turnout for the Democratic side played a larger role in Biden’s victory.

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America Votes 2020: Trump supporters weigh in on Biden presidency potential

Passionate supporters of Donald Trump are echoing his baseless claims that the election has been rigged in Joe Biden’s favor. Jeff Semple spoke with some of them in Detroit about their feelings on Joe Biden.

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America Votes: Why Michigan flipped from Republican to Democrat

Michigan has flipped back to its Democratic blue roots, after 2016 saw the state go red by choosing a Republican president for the first time in 25 years. Jeff Semple looks at what motivated Michigan voters to revert.

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The battle for the suburban vote in Wisconsin

Suburban women in Wisconsin helped U.S. President Donald Trump get elected in 2016. But as Jeff Semple explains, that demographic may be turning on Trump.

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Experts answer your coronavirus questions, part 15

Should Halloween be cancelled? Is there a link between blood types and the severity of a COVID-19 infection? Jeff Semple takes your questions to the experts.

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Should we cancel Halloween? Your COVID-19 questions answered

Global News’ correspondent Jeff Semple answers your latest COVID-19 questions.

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Food charities get creative during the pandemic

With the demand on Canada’s food banks spiking exponentially during the pandemic, many charities are launching new ways to help feed the hungry. Jeff Semple explains how.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0