U S and Russia sign memorandum on air safety over Syria
U S and Russian military officials sign a memorandum of understanding to avoid inadvertent clashes as they carry out separate airstrikes in Syria. The document outlines aircrews procedures and a ground communications link, with a working group to discuss implementation. Coalition aircraft from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and the UAE are included.
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Trudeau wins broad mandate for change in Canada
Justin Trudeau's Liberal Party routed Stephen Harper's Conservatives to win a majority, delivering change pledges on climate action, infrastructure, and marijuana legalization. Trudeau vows rapid policy shifts, including climate leadership and economic stimulus, amid high turnout and a pivotal political shift.
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FDA plans new farm rules for food safety
The FDA will start a multiyear rulemaking process under the 2011 Food Safety Modernization Act to require hazard prevention and water testing plans from farmers. The effort aims to determine how to deploy inspectors amid staffing constraints.
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Senate Debates Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act
The Senate opened debate on a long delayed bill to ease corporate information sharing on cyber attacks with the government. McConnell said it could pass within days. House already backed the act with broad support amid industry groups including the Chamber of Commerce. Critics like Rand Paul Wyden oppose, arguing privacy protections are insufficient.
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U N chief urges calm as violence continues in Israel
United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki Moon arrived in Israel on a brief visit, meeting President Rivlin and expected to meet Prime Minister Netanyahu and Mahmoud Abbas. He urged an end to bloodshed and negotiations while clashes left one Israeli and three Palestinians dead and Israel arrested a Hamas founder.
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Obama Keystone veto eases Trudeau U.S. reset effort
In Calgary the Keystone XL veto would simplify Prime Minister Trudeau’s plan to reset ties with the United States after Stephen Harper. It could allow reestablishing a U.S. relationship with Obama around trade and climate, amid opposition to the pipeline from Nebraska ranchers and environmentalists.
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