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4-day work weeks, rationing, dressing down: How some Asian countries are coping with the Iran oil crisis
Much of the oil produced in the Middle East is exported to Asian countries, which are now using a range of different methods to adjust to the fuel crunch caused by Iran’s partial blockage of the Strait of Hormuz amid its war with the U.S. and Israel. Source link
IN PHOTOS | Celebrating St. Patrick's Day in Canada and abroad
St. Patrick’s Day is marked annually on March 17, the traditional death date of Ireland’s patron saint, and has become a celebration of Irish culture and heritage worldwide. Source link
The world's oldest-known whale song recordings tell a story about the changing ocean
Researchers at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution have discovered a recording of humpback whales off the coast of Bermuda in March 1949 buried in their archives, marking the oldest-known recording of whale song. Source link
The Strait of Hormuz kill box | About That
Andrew Chang explains why unblocking the world’s most vital energy chokepoint is much harder than it may seem. Images provided by The Canadian Press, Reuters and Getty Images Source link
Doctor Who fans get to step back in time with the discovery of 2 long-lost episodes
For decades, dozens of early Doctor Who episodes were feared to be lost forever — until two of them turned up recently in the garage of a deceased collector. Source link
International Olympic Committee urged to drop reported gender test plans for female athletes
More than 80 human rights and sport advocacy groups have called on the International Olympic Committee to abandon reported plans to introduce universal genetic sex testing for female athletes and impose a blanket ban on transgender and intersex competitors. Source link
Has Banksy’s true identity finally been revealed?
After decades of mystery, an investigation by Reuters, spanning from Ukraine to New York, may have just revealed the street artist Banksy’s identity. Reporter Blake Morrision, talks about his investigation and if knowing who the artist is changes our relationship with his work. Source link
Top U.S. counterterrorism official Joe Kent resigns over Trump's war on Iran
Joe Kent, the director of the National Counterterrorism Center, announced his resignation on Tuesday, saying he “cannot in good conscience” back the Trump administration’s war in Iran. Source link
IN PHOTOS | Daily life amid Cuba's nationwide blackout
Cuba faces a nationwide blackout as its energy and economic crises deepen and its power grid continues to crumble. Source link
Why allies aren't leaping to Trump's aid in Strait of Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump is struggling to persuade other countries to help protect commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz — a development analysts say is partly the result of how he has treated allies since returning to the White House last year. Source link