5 things to know on CTVNews.ca for Friday July 18, 2014 1. MH17 investigation: In a statement that could have profound implications for the integrity of the plane crash investigation, separatist rebels who control the area where the Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 was brought down said they had recovered most of its black boxes and were considering what to do with them. The Boeing 777 crashed in southeastern Ukraine Thursday, killing all 298 people on board. Airline officials have confirmed that at least one Canadian was on flight bound for Kuala Lumpur from Amsterdam. ctvnews.ca/world/ukraine-rebels-claim-to-have-found-most-of-the-crashed-plane-s-black-boxes-1.1919637 2. Ground offensive: Israeli troops pushed deeper into Gaza on Friday to destroy rocket launching sites and tunnels, firing volleys of tank shells and clashing with Palestinian fighters in a high-stakes ground offensive meant to weaken Hamas. Explaining Israels first major ground offensive in Gaza in more than five years, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, We chose to begin this operation after the other options were exhausted and with the understanding that without the operation the price we will pay can be very high. ctvnews.ca/world/over-20-palestinians-israeli-soldier-killed-in-gaza-ground-offensive-1.1919635 3. Volunteers called off: The bodies of five-year-old Nathan OBrien and his grandparents Alvin and Kathy Liknes have not been found, but Calgary police say they do not require assistance from the public in relation to searching public property, however we appreciate the outpouring of community support. Investigators continue to ask private landowners and businesses to check their rural property for anything suspicious. ctvnews.ca/canada/volunteer-search-for-missing-calgary-family-called-off-following-police-request-1.1918099 4. Duffy charged: Suspended senator Mike Duffy faces 31 charges in relation to alleged misspending on living and travel expenses, as well as allegedly fraudulent contracts. In total, Mounties say the charges -- which include fraud, breach of trust and bribery of a judicial official – cover expenses of more than $200,000. Get caught up with this look at the key players in the expense scandal: ctvnews.ca/politics/mike-duffy-key-issues 5. Captain (African-)America: Marvel superhero Sam The Falcon Wilson will take the helm as the Avenger in an upcoming installment of the comic book series. The change will arrive this November in All-New Captain America No.1. ctvnews.ca/entertainment/african-american-character-will-take-over-as-captain-america-1.1919067
Posted on: Fri, 18 Jul 2014 10:49:41 +0000
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