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“Woman of courage” Elisabetta Belloni is appointed head of Italy’s secret services.
BBC News – Europe

Local restrictions have also not been ruled out in areas worst affected by the Indian variant.
BBC News – UK

The president removes his mask in the Oval Office as the new health guidance is announced.
BBC News – US & Canada

Moses Kuria’s claim has been denied but the politician says such inducements are commonplace.
BBC News – Africa

Below is the Strength of Schedule calculations for the 2021 NFL Season calculated using the previous season’s opponents’ final records.  Although with free agency and the draft things can change quickly it does […]

The 2021 NFL draft is now history and as most predicted Quarter Backs were in high demand. In fact, the first three picks were all QB’s and two more were gone by pick 15. There was no surprise with the No. one […]

A slowdown in homes being put on the market in April is leading to higher prices, surveyors say.
BBC News – Business

Palestinian militants fire a barrage of rockets after some of their commanders die in air strikes.
BBC News – Middle East

The vaquita marina in Mexico is threatened by a clash of interests between fishing and conservation.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Italy appeals for EU help as 2,000 arrivals within days fill Lampedusa’s migrant camp.
BBC News – Europe

The state will be “under the microscope”, Boris Johnson says, as Labour urges an earlier start date.
BBC News – UK

After being removed, Liz Cheney said she would continue to speak out against former President Trump.
BBC News – US & Canada

The two, one of whom is trans celebrity Shakiro, were found guilty of “attempting homosexuality”.
BBC News – Africa

The Moose along with the Beaver are probably the animal species most associated with Canada and this is one of their most iconic stamps of the 21st century. It is a great addition to any wildlife thematic […]

Canadian Stamps worth looking for. The $2 Polar Bear from 1998 engraved by Swedish artist Martin Mörck. 

This attractive stamp is part of a two stamp set issued on October 27 1998. It was issued in sheets of 1 […]

Iconic Canada Stamps  – The $8 Grizzly Bear From 1997. This modern classic was issued on 15th October 1997. They originally came in sheetlets of 4 stamps as shown below but are hard (and expensive) to obtain as […]

Canada Stamps worth looking for The $1 Common Loon from 1998; beautifully engraved by Swedish artist Martin Mörck. 
The 1998 $1 Common Loon

Whether you collect Canadian stamps in general or bird thematics t […]

Employers’ groups and trade unions voice concern at the lack of an Employment Bill in the Queen’s Speech.
BBC News – Business

Rocket attacks from Gaza and Israeli air strikes follow days of soaring tensions in Jerusalem.
BBC News – Middle East

Violence in Brazil’s Amazon is increasing, with tens of thousands of illegal miners in protected areas.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean