5 things to know for Tuesday May 20, 2014 1. Martial law: In a surprise, pre-dawn operation, Thailands army declared martial law Tuesday and deployed troops into the heart of Bangkok. Insisting a coup detat is not underway, the military said the move was aimed at establishing stability after six months of political unrest. ctvnews.ca/world/thailand-under-martial-law-military-denies-coup-1.1829006 2. With the Balkans already suffering the worst flooding in more than a century, authorities say water levels in the Danube River will surge in the coming days, but should remain within the limits of flood defences. ctvnews.ca/world/danube-river-rises-fed-by-flooding-but-likely-to-stay-inside-flood-defences-1.1829017 In pictures, heres a look at some of the devastation that has already claimed at least three dozen lives: ctvnews.ca/photo-galleries/devastating-flooding-in-the-balkans-1.1828827 3. No animal attack? An Alberta Fish and Wildlife investigator says, while 22-year-old Justin Gamblers injuries are real, he does not believe the facial lacerations that needed 27 stitches to close were caused by a bear, or any type of wild animal. Heres why: ctvnews.ca/canada/alberta-fish-and-wildlife-calls-latest-bear-attack-story-unfounded-1.1828511 4. Royals go West: Prince Charles and his wife, the Duchess of Cornwall, continue their whirlwind tour in Prince Edward Island today, before flying to Winnipeg where they will attend an event Tuesday night. heres a look at the couples first full day in Canada, a place, the Prince of Wales said, that is very dear to us both. ctvnews.ca/canada/a-special-joy-to-be-in-canada-prince-charles-says-1.1827940 5. Habs lose, again: With a shaky Dustin Tokarski playing his first career NHL playoff game in goal in place of the injured Olympic gold medal-winning netminder Carey Price, the Montreal Canadiens were defeated by the New York Rangers Monday night. Thats the Habs second-straight loss, putting them 0-2 in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference final. ctvnews.ca/sports/rangers-down-habs-3-1-to-take-commanding-series-lead-1.1828950
Posted on: Tue, 20 May 2014 10:40:21 +0000
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