Canada's chief medical officer said on Sunday that an individual who was declared the country's first "presumptive" confirmed case of the novel <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-declares-coronavirus-emergency-halts-official-visits-to-mainland-china-276488">coronavirus</a> had developed symptoms on the plane while traveling from Wuhan in China to Toronto.

The province of Ontario health officials on Saturday said a man in his 50s developed a respiratory illness after arriving in Toronto on Jan. 22 from Wuhan, the epicenter of the outbreak of the viral disease, and was being treated in a public hospital and in isolation.

Theresa Tam, Canada's chief health officer, told reporters in Ottawa that the patient had mild symptoms while on the flight, though he did not report his condition after landing at the Toronto airport.

The individual arrived via China Southern Airlines flight CZ311 from Guangzhou to Toronto. Tam said health officials are in the early process of contacting other travelers on that flight.

But Tam said other people on the flight or airport that were not close to the patient should not be overly concerned.

Canada's Health Minister Patty Hajdu told reporters that the National Microbiology Laboratory will take up to 24 hours to confirm the findings in the local laboratory. And once NML tests are confirmed positive, then Canada will announce its first confirmed case of the novel coronavirus.

Foreign minister François-Philippe Champagne on Sunday continued to advise Canadians to avoid non-essential travel to the province of Hubei, including cities of Wuhan, Huanggang, and Ezhou due to the travel restrictions imposed by China following the spread of coronavirus.

He said the government is in touch with Canadians in the region and providing assistance to people on the ground. Canada does not have a consular presence in Wuhan, the statement added.

Canada is on high alert to prevent the spread of coronavirus and avoid the repeat of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/tracking-chinas-sars-like-coronavirus-275537">SARS</a>, or Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, that killed 44 people in Canada, the only country outside Asia to report deaths from that virus in 2002-2003. Government health officials say Canada is better prepared this time.

China's National Health Commission said on Sunday the ability of the new coronavirus to spread is strengthening and infections could continue to rise after more than 2,000 people were infected in China and 56 have died.

Canada's chief medical officer said on Sunday that an individual who was declared the country's first "presumptive" confirmed case of the novel coronavirus had developed symptoms on the plane while traveling from Wuhan in China to Toronto.

Canada's chief medical officer said on Sunday that an individual who was declared the country's first "presumptive" confirmed case of the novel coronavirus had developed symptoms on the plane while traveling from Wuhan in China to Toronto. The province of Ontario health officials on Saturday said a man in his 50s developed a respiratory illness after arriving in Toronto on Jan. 22 from Wuhan, the epicenter of the outbreak of the viral disease, and was being treated in a public hospital and in isolation. Theresa Tam, Canada's chief health officer, told reporters in Ottawa that the patient had mild symptoms while on the flight, though he did not report his condition after landing at the Toronto airport. The individual arrived via China Southern Airlines flight CZ311 from Guangzhou to Toronto. Tam said health officials are in the early process of contacting other travelers on that flight. But Tam said other people on the flight or airport that were not close to the patient should not be overly concerned. Canada's Health Minister Patty Hajdu told reporters that the National Microbiology Laboratory will take up to 24 hours to confirm the findings in the local laboratory. And once NML tests are confirmed positive, then Canada will announce its first confirmed case of the novel coronavirus. Foreign minister François-Philippe Champagne on Sunday continued to advise Canadians to avoid non-essential travel to the province of Hubei, including cities of Wuhan, Huanggang, and Ezhou due to the travel restrictions imposed by China following the spread of coronavirus. He said the government is in touch with Canadians in the region and providing assistance to people on the ground. Canada does not have a consular presence in Wuhan, the statement added. Canada is on high alert to prevent the spread of coronavirus and avoid the repeat of SARS, or Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, that killed 44 people in Canada, the only country outside Asia to report deaths from that virus in 2002-2003. Government health officials say Canada is better prepared this time. China's National Health Commission said on Sunday the ability of the new coronavirus to spread is strengthening and infections could continue to rise after more than 2,000 people were infected in China and 56 have died.

Canada's first coronavirus patient had symptoms on flight from China

One of the bustling cities of the world, the United States's Big Apple - New York - also happens to be the one battling the menace of rising air pollution.&nbsp;

Experts have found that spikes in New York's air pollution levels in the year 2018 could be attributed to Canadian wildfires and controlled agricultural burning in Canada and the southeastern US.&nbsp;

Experts believe that the rising incident of wildfires, fueled by climate change, is set to add to more pollution in years to come.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the British weather office came out with a report earlier this month stating that the co2 levels in the atmosphere will witness the biggest ever annual rise this year as a result of the devastating Australian bushfires.&nbsp;

Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australian-bushfires-to-fuel-biggest-annual-rise-in-co2-concentration-this-year-276424">Australian bushfires to fuel biggest annual rise in CO2 this year</a>

The meteorological office of the United Kingdom predicted that the impact of weather patterns on global ecosystems is also likely to go up by 10 per cent this year with the devastating Australian bushfires to account for about one-fifth of this rise.&nbsp;

An unusually long bushfire season has scorched an area one-third the size of Germany in Australia. While over 25 people have lost lives in the deadly blazes since September, an estimated 1 billion animals have been killed.&nbsp;

One of the bustling cities of the world, the United States's Big Apple - New York - also happens to be the one battling the menace of rising air pollution. Experts have found that spikes in New York's air pollution levels in the year 2018 could be attributed to Canadian wildfires and controlled agricultural burning in Canada and the southeastern US.

One of the bustling cities of the world, the United States's Big Apple - New York - also happens to be the one battling the menace of rising air pollution. Experts have found that spikes in New York's air pollution levels in the year 2018 could be attributed to Canadian wildfires and controlled agricultural burning in Canada and the southeastern US. Experts believe that the rising incident of wildfires, fueled by climate change, is set to add to more pollution in years to come. Meanwhile, the British weather office came out with a report earlier this month stating that the co2 levels in the atmosphere will witness the biggest ever annual rise this year as a result of the devastating Australian bushfires. Also read: Australian bushfires to fuel biggest annual rise in CO2 this year The meteorological office of the United Kingdom predicted that the impact of weather patterns on global ecosystems is also likely to go up by 10 per cent this year with the devastating Australian bushfires to account for about one-fifth of this rise. An unusually long bushfire season has scorched an area one-third the size of Germany in Australia. While over 25 people have lost lives in the deadly blazes since September, an estimated 1 billion animals have been killed.

Experts believe Canadian wildfires prompted spikes in New York's air pollution 

&nbsp;As&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/bushfires-can-ecosystems-recover-from-such-dramatic-losses-of-biodiversity-275472">bushfires</a>&nbsp;engulf parts of southeastern Australia,&nbsp;indigenous&nbsp;Australians&nbsp;say&nbsp;their&nbsp;traditional&nbsp;land&nbsp;burning&nbsp;methods&nbsp;could&nbsp;help&nbsp;contain out-of-control blazes that have led to the worst wildfire season on record.

Hundreds of wildfires in Australia have killed 29 people since September, as well as an estimated 1 billion animals while incinerating 2,500 homes and a total area of bushland&nbsp;one-third the size of Germany.

Jacob Morris, a 28-year-old&nbsp;indigenous&nbsp;man, has conducted fire workshops to teach&nbsp;traditional&nbsp;land&nbsp;management ways, and believes that a lot of Australia's grief&nbsp;could&nbsp;have been avoided by using what is known as "cultural" or "cool&nbsp;burning".

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To revitalise the&nbsp;land&nbsp;for farming or hunting purposes, the practice involves lighting low-intensity fires to burn off bushland.

On some privately held&nbsp;land&nbsp;near the bushfire hit town of Nowra, about 150 kilometers (93 miles) south of Sydney, areas where&nbsp;traditional&nbsp;burning&nbsp;had been used were greener and less affected by the&nbsp;bushfires, according to Morris.

"When we light the fire we actually walk with it," Morris said, as he showed Reuters how it was done on a patch of grass, adding that the lie of the&nbsp;land&nbsp;and wind direction were key factors to consider because they affected a fire's intensity.

Usually, the fire is controllable and burns for a short period of time, which&nbsp;helps to prevent future fires or at least, slows down their rate of spread, Morris said.&nbsp;

The same ways are practiced by&nbsp;indigenous&nbsp;groups across the globe, said Jordan Profeit, a Yukon first nation fireman visiting Australia from Canada on a knowledge exchange program.&nbsp;

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Australia's rural fire service and other&nbsp;land&nbsp;management organisations have begun to consult with&nbsp;indigenous&nbsp;groups as part of their&nbsp;burning&nbsp;regimes. But calls are rising for more&nbsp;indigenous&nbsp;oversight of fires and&nbsp;land&nbsp;management.

David Bowman, a professor of fire science at the University of Tasmania, said: "cultural&nbsp;burning" tended to be used for smallholdings, whereas fire services conducted hazard reduction&nbsp;burning&nbsp;operations on a larger scale.

Ultimately, he said, the choice of method would come down to funding.

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"On public&nbsp;land, the government has a budget," Bowman said. "Give them a different budget and you can get a different outcome."

As bushfires engulf parts of southeastern Australia, indigenous Australians say their traditional land burning methods could help contain out-of-control blazes that have led to the worst wildfire season on record.

As bushfires engulf parts of southeastern Australia, indigenous Australians say their traditional land burning methods could help contain out-of-control blazes that have led to the worst wildfire season on record. Hundreds of wildfires in Australia have killed 29 people since September, as well as an estimated 1 billion animals while incinerating 2,500 homes and a total area of bushland one-third the size of Germany. Jacob Morris, a 28-year-old indigenous man, has conducted fire workshops to teach traditional land management ways, and believes that a lot of Australia's grief could have been avoided by using what is known as "cultural" or "cool burning". To revitalise the land for farming or hunting purposes, the practice involves lighting low-intensity fires to burn off bushland. On some privately held land near the bushfire hit town of Nowra, about 150 kilometers (93 miles) south of Sydney, areas where traditional burning had been used were greener and less affected by the bushfires, according to Morris. "When we light the fire we actually walk with it," Morris said, as he showed Reuters how it was done on a patch of grass, adding that the lie of the land and wind direction were key factors to consider because they affected a fire's intensity. Usually, the fire is controllable and burns for a short period of time, which helps to prevent future fires or at least, slows down their rate of spread, Morris said. The same ways are practiced by indigenous groups across the globe, said Jordan Profeit, a Yukon first nation fireman visiting Australia from Canada on a knowledge exchange program. Australia's rural fire service and other land management organisations have begun to consult with indigenous groups as part of their burning regimes. But calls are rising for more indigenous oversight of fires and land management. David Bowman, a professor of fire science at the University of Tasmania, said: "cultural burning" tended to be used for smallholdings, whereas fire services conducted hazard reduction burning operations on a larger scale. Ultimately, he said, the choice of method would come down to funding. "On public land, the government has a budget," Bowman said. "Give them a different budget and you can get a different outcome."

Indigenous Australians say traditional land burning could help counter bushfires

&nbsp;A group of nine people went riding near the river exits of Saint-Jean lake. While on the trip the ice broke underneath them in the dark. 
 
Five people missing and one found dead after the snowmobiles broke the ice and went into the freezing water in Northern Quebec, said the police. 
 
The group hired <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/look-what-nick-jonas-got-for-priyanka-chopra-this-christmas-270431">snowmobiles</a> in the village of Saint-Michel-des-Saints, the lake often has a thick layer of ice, but it is thinner where the lake funnels into the Saguenay River. 
 
The group was alerted by two people who rescued the third one from the water. The area was approved for snowmobiles said police spokesman Hugues Beaulieu told AFP. 
 
Benoit L'Esperance of Montreal, a 42-year-old guide was pulled out of the water by the emergency response team and was admitted to the hospital but couldn't survive overnight, Beaulieu said, adding "five French tourists are still missing." 
 
Other people were rescued and are in the hospital near the town of Alma and are getting treated for their injuries. 
 
Two helicopters and Divers searched the area with the help of the police and the army on Wednesday. 
 
"This sector was not part of a marked trail, they were off-piste," said the police spokesman. 
 
Authorities searched throughout the night, the underwater and aerial reconnaissance was to pause until Thursday morning. 
 
"People who know the area know that you should not go on the ice because it is very fragile due to strong currents," Gaetan Gagne, president of the Saint-Jean lake snowmobile club, told public broadcaster Radio-Canada. 
 
However the priority, she told a press briefing, "is to find the missing as soon as possible." 
 
"The government has been in contact since this morning with the French authorities and the families will be notified," she added. 
 
Snowmobiles are powerful and can reach a speed of 140 kilometers per hour, are popular with Quebecers and tourists, it causes numerous accidents every year. 
 
33000 kilometers are marked for the snowmobiling trails in the Canadian province, some think that the incident will harm the tourist attraction of the place, a snowmobile is particularly famous amongst them. 
 
There are 20 snowmobile death every year. Last year in February, two <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/frenchman-arrested-for-flying-drone-appears-in-myanmar-court-198963">French tourists</a>, a mother, and her son were killed in a snowmobile accident in a Quebec nature park.&nbsp;

A group of nine people went riding near the river exits of Saint-Jean lake. While on the trip the ice broke underneath them in the dark. Five people missing and one found dead after the snowmobiles broke the ice and went into the freezing water in Northern Quebec, said the police.

A group of nine people went riding near the river exits of Saint-Jean lake. While on the trip the ice broke underneath them in the dark. Five people missing and one found dead after the snowmobiles broke the ice and went into the freezing water in Northern Quebec, said the police. The group hired snowmobiles in the village of Saint-Michel-des-Saints, the lake often has a thick layer of ice, but it is thinner where the lake funnels into the Saguenay River. The group was alerted by two people who rescued the third one from the water. The area was approved for snowmobiles said police spokesman Hugues Beaulieu told AFP. Benoit L'Esperance of Montreal, a 42-year-old guide was pulled out of the water by the emergency response team and was admitted to the hospital but couldn't survive overnight, Beaulieu said, adding "five French tourists are still missing." Other people were rescued and are in the hospital near the town of Alma and are getting treated for their injuries. Two helicopters and Divers searched the area with the help of the police and the army on Wednesday. "This sector was not part of a marked trail, they were off-piste," said the police spokesman. Authorities searched throughout the night, the underwater and aerial reconnaissance was to pause until Thursday morning. "People who know the area know that you should not go on the ice because it is very fragile due to strong currents," Gaetan Gagne, president of the Saint-Jean lake snowmobile club, told public broadcaster Radio-Canada. However the priority, she told a press briefing, "is to find the missing as soon as possible." "The government has been in contact since this morning with the French authorities and the families will be notified," she added. Snowmobiles are powerful and can reach a speed of 140 kilometers per hour, are popular with Quebecers and tourists, it causes numerous accidents every year. 33000 kilometers are marked for the snowmobiling trails in the Canadian province, some think that the incident will harm the tourist attraction of the place, a snowmobile is particularly famous amongst them. There are 20 snowmobile death every year. Last year in February, two French tourists, a mother, and her son were killed in a snowmobile accident in a Quebec nature park.

Group of French tourists went missing during their snowmobile ride in Canada

Canadian C-130 Hercules air tanker has crashed while exterminating the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/.../australias-koalas-treated-for-burns-on-kangaroo -island-275959">Australian Bushfires</a> in the Alpine region on Thursday. Authorities confirmed the death of three crew members in the plane crash.&nbsp;

&nbsp;Shane Fitzsimmons, the Rural Fire Services Commissioner for New South Wales state said: "Tragically, there appear to be no survivors as a result of the crash down in the Snowy Monaro area,".&nbsp;

All three killed in the crash are said to be Americans, the impact of the plane crash resulted in a large fireball.&nbsp;

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Shane Fitzsimmons said that Coulson Aviation, a Canadian firefighting company owned the plane.&nbsp;

"The accident is reported to be extensive and we are deeply saddened to confirm there were three fatalities," the company said in a brief emailed statement.

After the recent death of US firefighters, the death toll now mounts to 32. The massive bushfire has claimed the lives of almost a billion animals in Australia. 2,500 homes have been destroyed and the bushfire's spread is equal to one-third of the size of Germany.

Australia's Transport Safety Bureau is yet to send a team to investigate the crash. They will be looking for evidence for crash and eye-witnesses.

Air tankers like these typically carry 15,000 litres of water or fire retardant to be released over fires, which can help contain blazes in areas ground crews find hard to reach.

Canadian C-130 Hercules air tanker has crashed while exterminating the Australian Bushfires in the Alpine region on Thursday. Authorities confirmed the death of three crew members in the plane crash.

Canadian C-130 Hercules air tanker has crashed while exterminating the Australian Bushfires in the Alpine region on Thursday. Authorities confirmed the death of three crew members in the plane crash. Shane Fitzsimmons, the Rural Fire Services Commissioner for New South Wales state said: "Tragically, there appear to be no survivors as a result of the crash down in the Snowy Monaro area,". All three killed in the crash are said to be Americans, the impact of the plane crash resulted in a large fireball. Shane Fitzsimmons said that Coulson Aviation, a Canadian firefighting company owned the plane. "The accident is reported to be extensive and we are deeply saddened to confirm there were three fatalities," the company said in a brief emailed statement. After the recent death of US firefighters, the death toll now mounts to 32. The massive bushfire has claimed the lives of almost a billion animals in Australia. 2,500 homes have been destroyed and the bushfire's spread is equal to one-third of the size of Germany. Australia's Transport Safety Bureau is yet to send a team to investigate the crash. They will be looking for evidence for crash and eye-witnesses. Air tankers like these typically carry 15,000 litres of water or fire retardant to be released over fires, which can help contain blazes in areas ground crews find hard to reach.

Canadian air tanker crashes while battling Australian bushfires; kills 3 US citizens

5 times members of the British royal family got into legal feuds with media

Prince Harry recently arrived on Vancouver Island to start afresh with Meghan Markle and their son Prince Archie, Sky News reported.

The Duke of Sussex was seen in a car on the Canadian&nbsp;island just a few days after the couple announced that they were stepping back from their royal duties.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/prince-harry-leaves-for-canada-in-symbolic-departure-reports-275597">To rejoin wife Meghan Markle and son Archie in Canada, Prince Harry leaves UK</a>

As part of the provision, the couple would no longer be able to use the title ''royal highness'' and would no longer receive public funding. Additionally, the Queen directed them to pay £2.4m for their newly refurbished Frogmore Cottage. 
 
Sky reported that it was only a three-minute drive from the airport to the house where the couple spent six weeks during Christmas and where Meghan is currently residing.

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In this file photo taken on June 08, 2019 Britain's Meghan, Duchess of Sussex (L) and Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex (R) return to Buckingham Palace after the Queen's Birthday Parade, 'Trooping the Colour', in London. Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan will give up their titles and stop receiving public funds following their decision to give up front-line royal duties, Buckingham Palace said on January 18, 2020. "The Sussexes will not use their HRH titles as they are no longer working members of the Royal Family," the Palace said, adding that the couple have agreed to repay some past expenses | AFP 
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Meghan Markle had returned to Canada on January 10.

On Monday, Prince Harry was seen in attendance at the UK-Africa Investment Summit in Docklands, where he spoke to the Canadian prime minister privately for over 20 minutes. Reportedly, no aides were allowed to be a part of this conversation.

The whole ordeal began recently, with Harry claiming that the couple had ''no other option'' but to step back as royals.

"It brings me great sadness that it has come to this. The decision that I have made for my wife and I to step back is not one I made lightly'', Prince Harry said during a dinner gathering.

"It was so many months of talks after so many years of challenges. And I know I haven't always gotten it right, but as far as this goes, there really was no other option'', he added.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/megxit-prince-harry-meghan-markle-to-no-longer-bear-royal-highness-title-275149">Prince Harry, Meghan Markle to no longer bear 'royal highness' title</a>

Harry, 35, took a flight late to Canada on Monday evening. Buckingham Palace has not remarked on Harry's whereabouts.

"What I want to make clear is we're not walking away, and we certainly aren't walking away from you'', the Prince added.

Harry and Meghan have battled public scrutiny since their wedding in May 2018 and the 35-year-old said there was no option in contrast to venturing again from forefront imperial obligations to accomplish "an increasingly tranquil life" with their newborn child.

"Our hope was to continue serving the Queen, the commonwealth, and my military associations, but without public funding. Unfortunately, that wasn't possible... I've accepted this, knowing that it doesn't change who I am or how committed I am", the Prince said.

Under their new settlement, Harry and Meghan will no longer represent the Royal family and will surrender privileged military arrangements and will never again get public funds.

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A shielded gate marks the entrance of Meghan and Harry's temporary estate in North Saanich, Municipality in Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada on January 20, 2020. Britain's Prince Harry has left the UK to rejoin his wife Meghan and Archie who are already in Canada, staying on Vancouver Island on the Pacific west coast, British media reported, as the couple start a new life after their shock exit from the royal fold | AFP 
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Prince Harry also said, "I was born into this life, and it is a great honour to serve my country and the Queen."

After the statement released by the royal couple, the Queen held crisis talks with Prince Harry, Prince William, and Prince Charles.

As part of the deal, the couple would no longer have access to royal funds, and would no longer use their royal titles starting spring 2020.

Reports suggest that the couple would mostly spend their time in North America, but would use their cottage as the British base.

(With inputs from agencies)

Prince Harry recently arrived on Vancouver Island to start afresh with Meghan Markle and their son Prince Archie, Sky News reported. The Duke of Sussex was seen in a car on the Canadian island just a few days after the couple announced that they were stepping back from their royal duties.

Prince Harry recently arrived on Vancouver Island to start afresh with Meghan Markle and their son Prince Archie, Sky News reported. The Duke of Sussex was seen in a car on the Canadian island just a few days after the couple announced that they were stepping back from their royal duties. Also read: To rejoin wife Meghan Markle and son Archie in Canada, Prince Harry leaves UK As part of the provision, the couple would no longer be able to use the title ''royal highness'' and would no longer receive public funding. Additionally, the Queen directed them to pay £2.4m for their newly refurbished Frogmore Cottage. Sky reported that it was only a three-minute drive from the airport to the house where the couple spent six weeks during Christmas and where Meghan is currently residing. In this file photo taken on June 08, 2019 Britain's Meghan, Duchess of Sussex (L) and Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex (R) return to Buckingham Palace after the Queen's Birthday Parade, 'Trooping the Colour', in London. Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan will give up their titles and stop receiving public funds following their decision to give up front-line royal duties, Buckingham Palace said on January 18, 2020. "The Sussexes will not use their HRH titles as they are no longer working members of the Royal Family," the Palace said, adding that the couple have agreed to repay some past expenses | AFP Meghan Markle had returned to Canada on January 10. On Monday, Prince Harry was seen in attendance at the UK-Africa Investment Summit in Docklands, where he spoke to the Canadian prime minister privately for over 20 minutes. Reportedly, no aides were allowed to be a part of this conversation. The whole ordeal began recently, with Harry claiming that the couple had ''no other option'' but to step back as royals. "It brings me great sadness that it has come to this. The decision that I have made for my wife and I to step back is not one I made lightly'', Prince Harry said during a dinner gathering. "It was so many months of talks after so many years of challenges. And I know I haven't always gotten it right, but as far as this goes, there really was no other option'', he added. Also read: Prince Harry, Meghan Markle to no longer bear 'royal highness' title Harry, 35, took a flight late to Canada on Monday evening. Buckingham Palace has not remarked on Harry's whereabouts. "What I want to make clear is we're not walking away, and we certainly aren't walking away from you'', the Prince added. Harry and Meghan have battled public scrutiny since their wedding in May 2018 and the 35-year-old said there was no option in contrast to venturing again from forefront imperial obligations to accomplish "an increasingly tranquil life" with their newborn child. "Our hope was to continue serving the Queen, the commonwealth, and my military associations, but without public funding. Unfortunately, that wasn't possible... I've accepted this, knowing that it doesn't change who I am or how committed I am", the Prince said. Under their new settlement, Harry and Meghan will no longer represent the Royal family and will surrender privileged military arrangements and will never again get public funds. A shielded gate marks the entrance of Meghan and Harry's temporary estate in North Saanich, Municipality in Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada on January 20, 2020. Britain's Prince Harry has left the UK to rejoin his wife Meghan and Archie who are already in Canada, staying on Vancouver Island on the Pacific west coast, British media reported, as the couple start a new life after their shock exit from the royal fold | AFP Prince Harry also said, "I was born into this life, and it is a great honour to serve my country and the Queen." After the statement released by the royal couple, the Queen held crisis talks with Prince Harry, Prince William, and Prince Charles. As part of the deal, the couple would no longer have access to royal funds, and would no longer use their royal titles starting spring 2020. Reports suggest that the couple would mostly spend their time in North America, but would use their cottage as the British base. (With inputs from agencies)

Prince Harry arrives in Canada to be with Meghan and Archie after split from royal family

Between 150 and 200 Canadian troops should be in the Atlantic province of Newfoundland and Labrador by the end of Sunday (January 19) to help it dig out from a massive blizzard, Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan said.

Hundreds of troops to help Canadian province recover from huge blizzard

Around 150 Canadian troops have been deployed in Canada's Newfoundland and Labrador to provide aid to tackle the situation after a massive snow blizzard lashed the region. The Canadian armed forces will also provide two transport planes and two helicopters to assist in the process.

Snowfall catastrophe in Canada, Services shut down in various regions

According to a report, the European nation of Denmark is the world's best place to raise children. Last year, the country stood second to Sweden which bagged the second spot this year.&nbsp;

On number three, Norway retained its spot the same as last year followed by Canada and Netherlands.&nbsp;

While Australia is the ninth-best place in the world to raise children, the United Kingdom stood at number 11. The United States was ranked 18th on the list.&nbsp;

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Some cheer was in store for India as it moved up from last year's 65th spot to 59th position this year.&nbsp;

The survey, titled Best Countries Report, is being conducted annually since 2016 by US News &amp; World Report and the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.

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The survey on determining the best countries for raising children is done keeping in mind attributes like human rights, family-friendly environment, status on gender equality, income equality, safety and the state of public education and health care systems in countries across the globe.

According to a report, the European nation of Denmark is the world's best place to raise children. Last year, the country stood second to Sweden which bagged the second spot this year.

According to a report, the European nation of Denmark is the world's best place to raise children. Last year, the country stood second to Sweden which bagged the second spot this year. On number three, Norway retained its spot the same as last year followed by Canada and Netherlands. While Australia is the ninth-best place in the world to raise children, the United Kingdom stood at number 11. The United States was ranked 18th on the list. Also read: Survey reveals three of world's top 10 fastest-growing cities are from Kerala Some cheer was in store for India as it moved up from last year's 65th spot to 59th position this year. The survey, titled Best Countries Report, is being conducted annually since 2016 by US News & World Report and the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. Also read: Hungary announces free fertility treatment to couples in a bid to boost its declining population The survey on determining the best countries for raising children is done keeping in mind attributes like human rights, family-friendly environment, status on gender equality, income equality, safety and the state of public education and health care systems in countries across the globe.

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Five countries whose citizens died when Iran shot down a plane last week demanded that Tehran compensate the victims' families and warned that the world was watching for its reaction.

Countries demand, Iran pay compensation to relatives of air crash victims

As Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are moving to <a>Canada</a> after the transition from their royal positions and duties, the 'skeleton' staff working at Sussexes’ Frogmore Cottage are being ‘let-go’.&nbsp;

Ahead of the ad-hoc staff, only two permanent employees which include a house manager and a cleaner are moved to the Queen’s household.

According to sources, the Sussexes were operating the Frogmore Cottage on the Queen’s Windsor estate.&nbsp;

The couple’s decision to move North America for at least part of the year might fuel speculation among palace officials that <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/post-split-from-royal-family-meghan-markle-visits-a-womens-charity-in-canada-274637">Meghan Markle</a> might never return to Britain in order to live in a “meaningful” way.

The 93-year old monarch was deeply saddened by the couple’s decision to step back from their royal duties. She even wished for them to be ‘full-time royals’ and continue their roles.

However, she was interestingly supportive in their decision and emphasized that the royal family respects the Sussexes’ decision to attain ‘financial independence’.

She also held an unprecedented summit with Prince Charles, Prince William, and Harry at Sandringham to discuss the forwarding roles of the royal couple.

The British and Canadian governments are in constant talks about the residency and security issues of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/royal-mess-all-the-controversies-that-british-monarchy-has-faced-till-date-274729">Duke and Duchess of Sussex</a>.&nbsp;

The staff is already foretold to expect changes but official plans are yet to be announced.

As Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are moving to Canada after the transition from their royal positions and duties, the 'skeleton' staff working at Sussexes’ Frogmore Cottage are being ‘let-go’.

As Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are moving to Canada after the transition from their royal positions and duties, the 'skeleton' staff working at Sussexes’ Frogmore Cottage are being ‘let-go’. Ahead of the ad-hoc staff, only two permanent employees which include a house manager and a cleaner are moved to the Queen’s household. According to sources, the Sussexes were operating the Frogmore Cottage on the Queen’s Windsor estate. The couple’s decision to move North America for at least part of the year might fuel speculation among palace officials that Meghan Markle might never return to Britain in order to live in a “meaningful” way. The 93-year old monarch was deeply saddened by the couple’s decision to step back from their royal duties. She even wished for them to be ‘full-time royals’ and continue their roles. However, she was interestingly supportive in their decision and emphasized that the royal family respects the Sussexes’ decision to attain ‘financial independence’. She also held an unprecedented summit with Prince Charles, Prince William, and Harry at Sandringham to discuss the forwarding roles of the royal couple. The British and Canadian governments are in constant talks about the residency and security issues of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. The staff is already foretold to expect changes but official plans are yet to be announced.

Meghan Markle 'may not return' to UK for a very long time

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Special report of WION's Holly Hudson from London over the 'Royal-Mess'.

Harry-Meghan to shift to Canada soon

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex caught the British Royal family and the global media off guard last week when they announced their bombshell decision to quit front-line duties.

Harry and Meghan decided on this issue without consulting any senior royals from the sovereign downwards.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/meet-the-half-royals-prince-harry-and-meghan-markle-how-will-the-separation-from-the-family-work-out-for-the-couple-273295">Meet the half royals;&nbsp;how will the separation from the family work out for the couple?</a>

Queen Elizabeth has consented to her grandson Harry and Meghan's desire for an increasingly autonomous future after the British regal family held emergency chats on Monday to determine an augmenting fracture among the Windsors.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/madame-tussauds-removes-waxworks-of-harry-and-meghan-from-royal-family-display-273256">Madame Tussauds removes waxworks of Harry and Meghan from royal family display</a>

Harry and his American entertainer spouse will presently start a "period of transition" that will see them split their time among Britain and Canada as they additionally look for a way of life less hampered by imperial obligations and to end their dependence on public funding.

Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-calls-queen-a-great-woman-describes-royal-family-fallout-as-sad-273574">Trump calls Queen 'a great woman', describes royal family fallout as 'sad'</a>

So, what will be their future course of action and how their lives will be?

Here’s everything we know so far.

Reason for leaving? 
 
In a statement on their official Instagram account the couple said that&nbsp;“After many months of reflection and internal discussions, we have chosen to make a transition this year in starting to carve out a progressive new role within this institution. We intend to step back as ‘senior’ members of the Royal Family and work to become financially independent while continuing to fully support Her Majesty The Queen. It is with your encouragement, particularly over the last few years, that we feel prepared to make this adjustment. We now plan to balance our time between the United Kingdom and North America, continuing to honour our duty to The Queen, the Commonwealth, and our patronages. This geographic balance will enable us to raise our son with an appreciation for the royal tradition into which he was born, while also providing our family with the space to focus on the next chapter, including the launch of our new charitable entity. We look forward to sharing the full details of this exciting next step in due course, as we continue to collaborate with Her Majesty The Queen, The Prince of Wales, The Duke of Cambridge and all relevant parties. Until then, please accept our deepest thanks for your continued support.” - The Duke and Duchess of Sussex

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During an interview, Prince Harry talked about how Princess Diana's demise in a fender bender while attempting to escape paparazzi keeps on being such a disastrous piece of his illustrious life.

“I think being part of this family, in this role, in this job, every single time I see a camera, every single time I hear a click, every single time I see a flash it takes me straight back, so in that respect, it’s the worst reminder of her life as opposed to the best,” he said during the interview.

What will happen to their Royal residence and financial security

According to the sussexroyal.com (official website of British Royals), the couple will keep on utilizing Frogmore Cottage in Windsor, England, as their official residence – with the consent of the queen. Subtleties on their Canadian home have not yet been uncovered.

There is no data concerning who will fund their security in North America but the Royal grant is just 5 per cent&nbsp;of the couple's earning. The rest 95 per cent of the money is a piece of the pay got by Prince Charles, produced by the Duchy of Cornwall.&nbsp;

Following their venturing down, Harry and Meghan won't get the Grant, yet they would like to keep accepting assets from the Prince of Wales.&nbsp;

Canada yet to decide if it will pay Harry and Meghan security costs

The Canadian government has yet to decide whether it will assume the security costs associated with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's decision to split their time between Canada and Britain, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday.

"I think that is part of the reflection that... needs to be had, and there are discussions going on," Trudeau said in an interview with Canadian television channel Global.

"We're not entirely sure what the final decisions will be, where the dispositions are and those are decisions for them," he said.

Canadian media have estimated that protecting the couple and their baby son Archie would cost about $1.3 million (Can$1.7 million) per year. 
Canadian taxpayers have traditionally contributed towards security costs when members of the Royal Family visit the country.

&nbsp;Shuffling between Canada and UK &nbsp;

The couple will split their time between Britain and Canada as they additionally look for a way of life less hampered by imperial obligations.

"We now plan to balance our time between the United Kingdom and North America, continuing to honour our duty to The Queen, the Commonwealth, and our patronages," the couple said in the statement on Instagram.

(With inputs from agencies)

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex caught the British Royal family and the global media off guard last week when they announced their bombshell decision to quit front-line duties.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex caught the British Royal family and the global media off guard last week when they announced their bombshell decision to quit front-line duties. Harry and Meghan decided on this issue without consulting any senior royals from the sovereign downwards. Meet the half royals; how will the separation from the family work out for the couple? Queen Elizabeth has consented to her grandson Harry and Meghan's desire for an increasingly autonomous future after the British regal family held emergency chats on Monday to determine an augmenting fracture among the Windsors. Madame Tussauds removes waxworks of Harry and Meghan from royal family display Harry and his American entertainer spouse will presently start a "period of transition" that will see them split their time among Britain and Canada as they additionally look for a way of life less hampered by imperial obligations and to end their dependence on public funding. Also read: Trump calls Queen 'a great woman', describes royal family fallout as 'sad' So, what will be their future course of action and how their lives will be? Here’s everything we know so far. Reason for leaving? In a statement on their official Instagram account the couple said that “After many months of reflection and internal discussions, we have chosen to make a transition this year in starting to carve out a progressive new role within this institution. We intend to step back as ‘senior’ members of the Royal Family and work to become financially independent while continuing to fully support Her Majesty The Queen. It is with your encouragement, particularly over the last few years, that we feel prepared to make this adjustment. We now plan to balance our time between the United Kingdom and North America, continuing to honour our duty to The Queen, the Commonwealth, and our patronages. This geographic balance will enable us to raise our son with an appreciation for the royal tradition into which he was born, while also providing our family with the space to focus on the next chapter, including the launch of our new charitable entity. We look forward to sharing the full details of this exciting next step in due course, as we continue to collaborate with Her Majesty The Queen, The Prince of Wales, The Duke of Cambridge and all relevant parties. Until then, please accept our deepest thanks for your continued support.” - The Duke and Duchess of Sussex View this post on Instagram “After many months of reflection and internal discussions, we have chosen to make a transition this year in starting to carve out a progressive new role within this institution. We intend to step back as ‘senior’ members of the Royal Family and work to become financially independent, while continuing to fully support Her Majesty The Queen. It is with your encouragement, particularly over the last few years, that we feel prepared to make this adjustment. We now plan to balance our time between the United Kingdom and North America, continuing to honour our duty to The Queen, the Commonwealth, and our patronages. This geographic balance will enable us to raise our son with an appreciation for the royal tradition into which he was born, while also providing our family with the space to focus on the next chapter, including the launch of our new charitable entity. We look forward to sharing the full details of this exciting next step in due course, as we continue to collaborate with Her Majesty The Queen, The Prince of Wales, The Duke of Cambridge and all relevant parties. Until then, please accept our deepest thanks for your continued support.” - The Duke and Duchess of Sussex For more information, please visit sussexroyal.com (link in bio) Image © PA A post shared by The Duke and Duchess of Sussex (@sussexroyal) on Jan 8, 2020 at 10:33am PST × During an interview, Prince Harry talked about how Princess Diana's demise in a fender bender while attempting to escape paparazzi keeps on being such a disastrous piece of his illustrious life. “I think being part of this family, in this role, in this job, every single time I see a camera, every single time I hear a click, every single time I see a flash it takes me straight back, so in that respect, it’s the worst reminder of her life as opposed to the best,” he said during the interview. What will happen to their Royal residence and financial security According to the sussexroyal.com (official website of British Royals), the couple will keep on utilizing Frogmore Cottage in Windsor, England, as their official residence – with the consent of the queen. Subtleties on their Canadian home have not yet been uncovered. There is no data concerning who will fund their security in North America but the Royal grant is just 5 per cent of the couple's earning. The rest 95 per cent of the money is a piece of the pay got by Prince Charles, produced by the Duchy of Cornwall. Following their venturing down, Harry and Meghan won't get the Grant, yet they would like to keep accepting assets from the Prince of Wales. Canada yet to decide if it will pay Harry and Meghan security costs The Canadian government has yet to decide whether it will assume the security costs associated with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's decision to split their time between Canada and Britain, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday. "I think that is part of the reflection that... needs to be had, and there are discussions going on," Trudeau said in an interview with Canadian television channel Global. "We're not entirely sure what the final decisions will be, where the dispositions are and those are decisions for them," he said. Canadian media have estimated that protecting the couple and their baby son Archie would cost about $1.3 million (Can$1.7 million) per year. Canadian taxpayers have traditionally contributed towards security costs when members of the Royal Family visit the country. Shuffling between Canada and UK The couple will split their time between Britain and Canada as they additionally look for a way of life less hampered by imperial obligations. "We now plan to balance our time between the United Kingdom and North America, continuing to honour our duty to The Queen, the Commonwealth, and our patronages," the couple said in the statement on Instagram. (With inputs from agencies)

The Royal exit of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry: Things we know so far

By Jeremy Wildeman

Canada is caught in a mess of its own diplomatic making following the recent escalation in the conflict between the United States and Iran. This escalation seemed to contribute to the downing by Iran on its own soil of Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752, with 57 Canadians aboard.

This is not just a matter of Canada being caught in an international conflagration involving the Trump administration after its targeted killing of Iranian Major-General&nbsp;Qasem Soleimani.

It is also the result of an unnecessarily aggressive posture of Canada’s own when, in 2012, Stephen Harper’s Conservative government closed its embassy in Tehran and expelled Iranian officials on short notice from Canada.

The context of war and Flight PS752 
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Flight PS752, with its stop in Kyiv, was popular with Iranians flying to Canada because there are no direct links between the two countries. It is also a cheap alternative route in Iran, which is impoverished by sanctions, conflict and corruption.

For months, the US&nbsp;and Iran had been antagonising&nbsp;one another across the Middle East. These regional rivals have been particularly aggressive since the US&nbsp;withdrew in 2018 from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) treaty, brokered by Barack Obama’s administration, and imposed new sanctions on Iran.

The JCPOA had been designed to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Iran had been upholding its part in the agreement.

This tension escalated to dramatic new heights when the US carried out the unprecedented act of openly assassinating another country’s top official. A fate typically reserved for non-state players in the post 9/11 era, it was carried out at Baghdad’s international airport. Ten people died in the drone attack, including Iraqi factional commander Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis. This has effectively demolished existing international norms for conduct.

Hillary Mann Leverett, a former White House National Security official, told Al Jazeera the killing of Soleimani amounted to a “declaration of war.”

Iran retaliated

The killing led directly to Iran saying it would no longer honour the JCPOA and launching missile attacks on American military bases in Iraq three days later, with no casualties. It may not be surprising in such a tense environment if the Iranian military fired missiles at an airliner taking off from its own airport, fearing an imminent US strike. Iran, however, should likely have grounded all flights that day, too.

Iran first denied it had shot down the plane, but after Iranian social media users ran rampant with speculation that Iranian missiles were responsible, the government admitted to its actions. Protesters have since taken to the streets against the regime.

Canada’s 2012 decision to cut diplomatic ties with Iran has played a role affecting the tragic loss of Canadian citizens.

It was a decision based heavily on internal political calculations. It has been at great cost to Canada’s ability to have a presence and institutional contacts in Iran to understand the politics and society there — and provide services to Canadians.

This lack of basic intelligence on the ground has hobbled Canada at the worst possible time. Because of these poor relations, Canada also has only limited access to participate in the investigation of the downed flight.

Justin Trudeau primarily blamed Iran

Canada justified cutting ties in 2012 by saying Iran was the world’s “most significant threat to global peace and security.” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau seemed to toe that line in his January 11 news conference, laying blame primarily on Iran.

Trudeau has largely been an adherent of his predecessor’s Middle East policy. However, diplomatic representation would significantly help in the aftermath of the downing of Flight PS752. What is more, countless Iranians are looking abroad for support for their own cause of reform and liberalization, and instead have been subjected to sanctions that harm innocent citizens most.

Diplomatic ties offer opportunities for dialogue essential to avoid conflict and resolve disputes. Further, Canadians live, travel and do business around the world, and a large community of Canadians of Iranian descent need access to Canadian diplomatic representation for their own safety and well-being.

That is why Canada has representation with other states around the world, even some of the most notorious. Indeed, one of Trudeau’s campaign promises in 2015 was to restore diplomatic relations with Iran.

Though the Harper government added legislation that made it difficult to reverse the 2012 decision, it can be done with political will.

Canadians need an embassy in Iran

No one yet knows what the fallout will be from the escalation between the US and Iran. The Middle East is now even more unsafe and unstable. Iran will feel compelled to respond after so egregious an attack on its officials, to save face and show attacks on its leadership come with a cost.

Meanwhile, Iraq is in greater upheaval. And no one can determine yet what the global impact will be after the US so dramatically smashed existing norms of statecraft.

More than ever, Canada needs a presence to be able to deal on its own with the aftermath of these terrible events, with Canadian interests front and centre. As the tragedy of Flight PS752 has made explicit, Canada only hurts itself and Canadians without it. 
 
(Jeremy Wildeman is Visiting Research Fellow, University of Bath) 
 
(This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the <a href="https://theconversation.com/canadas-non-diplomacy-puts-canadians-at-risk-in-an-unstable-middle-east-129758">original article</a>)

(Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)&nbsp;

By Jeremy Wildeman Canada is caught in a mess of its own diplomatic making following the recent escalation in the conflict between the United States and Iran. This escalation seemed to contribute to the downing by Iran on its own soil of Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752, with 57 Canadians aboard.

By Jeremy Wildeman Canada is caught in a mess of its own diplomatic making following the recent escalation in the conflict between the United States and Iran. This escalation seemed to contribute to the downing by Iran on its own soil of Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752, with 57 Canadians aboard. This is not just a matter of Canada being caught in an international conflagration involving the Trump administration after its targeted killing of Iranian Major-General Qasem Soleimani. It is also the result of an unnecessarily aggressive posture of Canada’s own when, in 2012, Stephen Harper’s Conservative government closed its embassy in Tehran and expelled Iranian officials on short notice from Canada. The context of war and Flight PS752 Flight PS752, with its stop in Kyiv, was popular with Iranians flying to Canada because there are no direct links between the two countries. It is also a cheap alternative route in Iran, which is impoverished by sanctions, conflict and corruption. For months, the US and Iran had been antagonising one another across the Middle East. These regional rivals have been particularly aggressive since the US withdrew in 2018 from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) treaty, brokered by Barack Obama’s administration, and imposed new sanctions on Iran. The JCPOA had been designed to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Iran had been upholding its part in the agreement. This tension escalated to dramatic new heights when the US carried out the unprecedented act of openly assassinating another country’s top official. A fate typically reserved for non-state players in the post 9/11 era, it was carried out at Baghdad’s international airport. Ten people died in the drone attack, including Iraqi factional commander Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis. This has effectively demolished existing international norms for conduct. Hillary Mann Leverett, a former White House National Security official, told Al Jazeera the killing of Soleimani amounted to a “declaration of war.” Iran retaliated The killing led directly to Iran saying it would no longer honour the JCPOA and launching missile attacks on American military bases in Iraq three days later, with no casualties. It may not be surprising in such a tense environment if the Iranian military fired missiles at an airliner taking off from its own airport, fearing an imminent US strike. Iran, however, should likely have grounded all flights that day, too. Iran first denied it had shot down the plane, but after Iranian social media users ran rampant with speculation that Iranian missiles were responsible, the government admitted to its actions. Protesters have since taken to the streets against the regime. Canada’s 2012 decision to cut diplomatic ties with Iran has played a role affecting the tragic loss of Canadian citizens. It was a decision based heavily on internal political calculations. It has been at great cost to Canada’s ability to have a presence and institutional contacts in Iran to understand the politics and society there — and provide services to Canadians. This lack of basic intelligence on the ground has hobbled Canada at the worst possible time. Because of these poor relations, Canada also has only limited access to participate in the investigation of the downed flight. Justin Trudeau primarily blamed Iran Canada justified cutting ties in 2012 by saying Iran was the world’s “most significant threat to global peace and security.” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau seemed to toe that line in his January 11 news conference, laying blame primarily on Iran. Trudeau has largely been an adherent of his predecessor’s Middle East policy. However, diplomatic representation would significantly help in the aftermath of the downing of Flight PS752. What is more, countless Iranians are looking abroad for support for their own cause of reform and liberalization, and instead have been subjected to sanctions that harm innocent citizens most. Diplomatic ties offer opportunities for dialogue essential to avoid conflict and resolve disputes. Further, Canadians live, travel and do business around the world, and a large community of Canadians of Iranian descent need access to Canadian diplomatic representation for their own safety and well-being. That is why Canada has representation with other states around the world, even some of the most notorious. Indeed, one of Trudeau’s campaign promises in 2015 was to restore diplomatic relations with Iran. Though the Harper government added legislation that made it difficult to reverse the 2012 decision, it can be done with political will. Canadians need an embassy in Iran No one yet knows what the fallout will be from the escalation between the US and Iran. The Middle East is now even more unsafe and unstable. Iran will feel compelled to respond after so egregious an attack on its officials, to save face and show attacks on its leadership come with a cost. Meanwhile, Iraq is in greater upheaval. And no one can determine yet what the global impact will be after the US so dramatically smashed existing norms of statecraft. More than ever, Canada needs a presence to be able to deal on its own with the aftermath of these terrible events, with Canadian interests front and centre. As the tragedy of Flight PS752 has made explicit, Canada only hurts itself and Canadians without it. (Jeremy Wildeman is Visiting Research Fellow, University of Bath) (This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article) (Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)

Canada’s non-diplomacy puts Canadians at risk in unstable Middle East

Iran on Sunday hinted de-escalation of tensions with the United States which were triggered nearly two weeks ago when top commander Qasem Soleimani was killed in a drone strike by Washington in Iraq.&nbsp;

On Sunday, Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani said that both countries agreed de-escalation is the "only solution" to the ongoing crisis after he met Iran's President Hassan Rouhani in his visit to Iran.&nbsp;

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/irans-sole-female-olympic-medalist-kimia-alizadeh-says-she-left-her-country-for-europe-273826">Iran's sole female Olympic medalist Kimia Alizadeh says she left her country for Europe</a> 
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(Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani (L) and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani | Photo Credit: AFP)

"This visit comes at a critical time in the region," Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani said. &nbsp;

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/do-not-kill-your-protesters-us-president-trump-to-iranian-authorities-273818">'Do not kill your protesters, world is watching', Trump warns Iran</a>

"We agreed... that the only solution to these crises is de-escalation from everyone and dialogue."

Rouhani said: "We've decided to have more consultations and cooperation for the security of the entire region."

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Earlier today, Trump tweeted that US NSA suggested that "sanctions &amp; protests have Iran choked off," and will force the country to "negotiate".&nbsp;

"Will be totally up to them but, no nuclear weapons and “don’t kill your protesters,” the tweet added.&nbsp;

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The protests began on Saturday in Iran after Rouhani admitted that "human error" brought down the Boeing 737, which killed 176 people.&nbsp;

Hundreds of students also shouted "death to liars" at a memorial at Tehran's Amir Kabir University on Saturday. Some protests in the Islamic Republic also demanded the resignation of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.&nbsp;

On Sunday, heightened tensions were observed once again after security was beefed up near the iconic Azadi Square south of the centre in Tehran.&nbsp;

Riot police were deployed in Amir Kabir, Sharif and Tehran universities and Enqelab Square in the Iranian capital.&nbsp;

Earlier, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau said that "Canada and the world still have many questions, questions that must be answered". Trudeau also said it is necessary for Canada to participate in the investigation of the crashed aircraft in which 57 Canadians were killed.&nbsp;

Ukraine demanded that guilty of those responsible in the crash be brought to justice and asked for the payment of compensation to the victims' family.&nbsp;

Iran on Sunday hinted de-escalation of tensions with the United States which were triggered nearly two weeks ago when top commander Qasem Soleimani was killed in a drone strike by Washington in Iraq.

Iran on Sunday hinted de-escalation of tensions with the United States which were triggered nearly two weeks ago when top commander Qasem Soleimani was killed in a drone strike by Washington in Iraq. On Sunday, Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani said that both countries agreed de-escalation is the "only solution" to the ongoing crisis after he met Iran's President Hassan Rouhani in his visit to Iran. Also read: Iran's sole female Olympic medalist Kimia Alizadeh says she left her country for Europe (Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani (L) and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani | Photo Credit: AFP) "This visit comes at a critical time in the region," Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani said. Also read: 'Do not kill your protesters, world is watching', Trump warns Iran "We agreed... that the only solution to these crises is de-escalation from everyone and dialogue." Rouhani said: "We've decided to have more consultations and cooperation for the security of the entire region." (A woman shouts slogans as she gathers with people to show their sympathy to the victims of the crash of the Boeing 737-800 plane, flight PS 752, in Tehran, Iran | Photo Credit: Reuters) Earlier today, Trump tweeted that US NSA suggested that "sanctions & protests have Iran choked off," and will force the country to "negotiate". "Will be totally up to them but, no nuclear weapons and “don’t kill your protesters,” the tweet added. National Security Adviser suggested today that sanctions & protests have Iran “choked off”, will force them to negotiate. Actually, I couldn’t care less if they negotiate. Will be totally up to them but, no nuclear weapons and “don’t kill your protesters.” — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 12, 2020 × The protests began on Saturday in Iran after Rouhani admitted that "human error" brought down the Boeing 737, which killed 176 people. Hundreds of students also shouted "death to liars" at a memorial at Tehran's Amir Kabir University on Saturday. Some protests in the Islamic Republic also demanded the resignation of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. On Sunday, heightened tensions were observed once again after security was beefed up near the iconic Azadi Square south of the centre in Tehran. Riot police were deployed in Amir Kabir, Sharif and Tehran universities and Enqelab Square in the Iranian capital. Earlier, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau said that "Canada and the world still have many questions, questions that must be answered". Trudeau also said it is necessary for Canada to participate in the investigation of the crashed aircraft in which 57 Canadians were killed. Ukraine demanded that guilty of those responsible in the crash be brought to justice and asked for the payment of compensation to the victims' family.

Iran hints at de-escalating tensions with US

Over the last 10 days, Iran's second most powerful person Soleimani was killed, missiles were fired & Iran shot down a passenger plane due to a 'human error'. De-escalation is a necessity even as the world grieves for the dead. Details in this report. #Gravitas #WestAsia

Gravitas: Crisis in West Asia, Canada grieves for the victims

Canadian Prime Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canada-under-pressure-at-home-over-plane-crash-warns-iran-world-is-watching-273502">Justin Trudeau</a> is set on Sunday to attend what is expected to be the country's largest memorial to the victims of a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canada-pm-justin-trudeau-wants-full-investigation-into-plane-crash-273614">Ukrainian airliner</a> shot down in Iran in a disaster that killed 57 Canadians, mainly of Iranian descent.

Trudeau's office confirmed on Saturday that the prime minister will address the memorial service, due to be held in a basketball arena that seats 1,700 people in the western city of Edmonton. Thirteen of the victims lived in Edmonton.

Foreign Affairs Minister François-Philippe Champagne will also attend.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-says-uk-envoy-macaire-arrested-but-freed-soon-after-identified-273805">Iran</a> acknowledged on Saturday that its military shot down the plane on Wednesday, killing all 176 aboard, in what the country's president called a "disastrous mistake," with air defenses firing in error while on alert after Iranian missile strikes on <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-warns-iran-against-massacre-as-protests-erupt-over-downing-of-ukrainian-airplane-273670">US</a>&nbsp;targets in Iraq.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukrainian-airplane-brought-down-due-to-human-error-iran-273506">Great tragedy and unforgivable mistake: Iranian president on military 'unintentionally' shooting down Ukrainian airplane</a>

"Canada and the world still have many questions, questions that must be answered," Trudeau said in a news conference in Ottawa on Saturday.

"It is absolutely necessary that Canada participate in this investigation. We expect the full cooperation of Iranian authorities," Trudeau added.

The memorial in Edmonton follows several days of grief in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ottawa-lowers-canadian-death-toll-in-iran-air-crash-to-57-273604">Canada</a>, including candlelight vigils in many cities.

Memorials are also planned on Sunday in Toronto.

"The community is unbelievable. The people feel whole Canada is hugging them," said Reza Akbari, president of the Iranian Heritage Society of Edmonton.

Mourners placed flowers and scattered rose petals this week outside the office of University of Alberta engineering professor Pedram Mousavi, who died in the crash with his wife, engineering professor Mojgan Daneshmand, and their two daughters.

"They were both so kind and caring," wrote Dennis Ramsawak, who took classes with both professors, in an online memorial. "I'm so heartbroken. It's a great loss for the community."

Edmonton's Iranian community is collecting funds to pay funeral and other expenses for the victims' families.

Some Edmonton relatives have already traveled to Iran to bury relatives, Akbari said, adding that transporting remains to Canada for burial would be complex and costly.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set on Sunday to attend what is expected to be the country's largest memorial to the victims of a Ukrainian airliner shot down in Iran in a disaster that killed 57 Canadians, mainly of Iranian descent.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set on Sunday to attend what is expected to be the country's largest memorial to the victims of a Ukrainian airliner shot down in Iran in a disaster that killed 57 Canadians, mainly of Iranian descent. Trudeau's office confirmed on Saturday that the prime minister will address the memorial service, due to be held in a basketball arena that seats 1,700 people in the western city of Edmonton. Thirteen of the victims lived in Edmonton. Foreign Affairs Minister François-Philippe Champagne will also attend. Iran acknowledged on Saturday that its military shot down the plane on Wednesday, killing all 176 aboard, in what the country's president called a "disastrous mistake," with air defenses firing in error while on alert after Iranian missile strikes on US targets in Iraq. Also read: Great tragedy and unforgivable mistake: Iranian president on military 'unintentionally' shooting down Ukrainian airplane "Canada and the world still have many questions, questions that must be answered," Trudeau said in a news conference in Ottawa on Saturday. "It is absolutely necessary that Canada participate in this investigation. We expect the full cooperation of Iranian authorities," Trudeau added. The memorial in Edmonton follows several days of grief in Canada, including candlelight vigils in many cities. Memorials are also planned on Sunday in Toronto. "The community is unbelievable. The people feel whole Canada is hugging them," said Reza Akbari, president of the Iranian Heritage Society of Edmonton. Mourners placed flowers and scattered rose petals this week outside the office of University of Alberta engineering professor Pedram Mousavi, who died in the crash with his wife, engineering professor Mojgan Daneshmand, and their two daughters. "They were both so kind and caring," wrote Dennis Ramsawak, who took classes with both professors, in an online memorial. "I'm so heartbroken. It's a great loss for the community." Edmonton's Iranian community is collecting funds to pay funeral and other expenses for the victims' families. Some Edmonton relatives have already traveled to Iran to bury relatives, Akbari said, adding that transporting remains to Canada for burial would be complex and costly.

Canada's Trudeau to attend Iran crash victim memorial in hard-hit Edmonton

The Canadian government, under pressure at home to be tougher on Iran over intelligence reports it shot down a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-has-given-important-data-on-iran-plane-crash-ukraine-foreign-minister-273408">passenger jet</a>, on Friday reiterated calls for a full probe into the disaster and warned Tehran that "the world is watching".

Friends and families of some of the Canadians killed when a Ukrainian airliner crashed outside Tehran are demanding Prime Minister Justin Trudeau take a harder stance after accusing Iran of downing the plane, albeit probably by mistake. Iran denies the charge.

"Time will tell and the world is watching," said Foreign Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne when asked whether Iran was conducting its probe into what happened in good faith.

"I think transparency is what the international community is looking for now," he told a news conference.

Champagne said Ottawa now thought 57 Canadians died in the crash, down from an initial 63, and said an emergency task force was being created to help the families of the victims.

While Trudeau faces pressure at home to respond strongly, he has few options, especially after Canada broke off diplomatic relations with Tehran in 2012. Iran has said it will allow Canadian, US&nbsp;and other international officials to participate in the investigation into Wednesday's crash.

Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-gets-access-to-crashed-planes-black-boxes-foreign-minister-273477">Ukraine gets access to crashed plane's black boxes, says foreign minister</a>

The prime minister "completely misses the point" when he does not condemn the Iranian government, said Ali Ashtari, 39, a data scientist from Toronto who lost a friend in the crash.

Ashtari said Canada should designate Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions on them. The government already lists the IRGC's overseas arm, the Quds Force, as a terrorist group.

"This is the minimum that we want from the government," Ashtari said at a vigil in Toronto. "Otherwise it's just giving speech with teary eyes, it gives nothing."

Trudeau said Ottawa had demanded Canadian access to Iran to provide consular services, identify victims and participate in the crash investigation.

Champagne said Iran had granted two visas so far to Canadian officials.

The crash on Wednesday, which killed all 176 people on board, occurred as Iran was on alert for possible reprisals after it launched missiles on bases housing US&nbsp;troops in Iraq.

"We would just urge him (Trudeau) to use all his power to find out what really happened and hold the responsible accountable," Amir Arsalani, who lost his sister, her husband and their one-year-old daughter, told Reuters.

Trudeau sidestepped questions on Thursday as to whether the United States should be held at least partially responsible given that Iran's attack on US&nbsp;forces was in retaliation for a US drone strike that killed Qassem Soleimani, former Quds Force leader.

The Canadian Broadcasting Corp. cited two government sources as saying Washington should have warned Canada in advance about the drone strike. Ottawa also wants a more thorough explanation of the thinking behind the attack, they added.

Champagne did not answer questions about whether Canada should have been warned.

Ottawa is focusing in talks with allies on how it can play as large a role as possible in the probe rather than expressing anger against either Iran or the United States, according to three sources familiar with the private conversations.

"There has been no fingerpointing or blame at this stage," said one of the sources, who requested anonymity given the sensitivity of the situation.

Relations between Trudeau and US&nbsp;President Donald Trump are formal at best, with Trudeau last month caught on camera joking about Trump, and the president calling him "two-faced".

There was no benefit to the government to further sour relations by making "a big public statement" about the United States, said Stephanie Carvin, a former national security analyst and international relations professor at Carleton University in Ottawa.

Ottawa's best option for now was to persuade like-minded nations to put pressure on Iran, she added.

Champagne said Canada had formed a coordinating group with Britain, Ukraine, Sweden and Afghanistan to help the families of the victims and pressure Iran for a full probe.

Trudeau has few ways to punish Iran in the short term. Bilateral trade - already limited by sanctions related to Iran's nuclear program - totalled just over C$200 million in 2018.

Trudeau was due to meet privately with family members of the victims in Toronto on Friday.

The Canadian government, under pressure at home to be tougher on Iran over intelligence reports it shot down a passenger jet, on Friday reiterated calls for a full probe into the disaster and warned Tehran that "the world is watching".

The Canadian government, under pressure at home to be tougher on Iran over intelligence reports it shot down a passenger jet, on Friday reiterated calls for a full probe into the disaster and warned Tehran that "the world is watching". Friends and families of some of the Canadians killed when a Ukrainian airliner crashed outside Tehran are demanding Prime Minister Justin Trudeau take a harder stance after accusing Iran of downing the plane, albeit probably by mistake. Iran denies the charge. "Time will tell and the world is watching," said Foreign Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne when asked whether Iran was conducting its probe into what happened in good faith. "I think transparency is what the international community is looking for now," he told a news conference. Champagne said Ottawa now thought 57 Canadians died in the crash, down from an initial 63, and said an emergency task force was being created to help the families of the victims. While Trudeau faces pressure at home to respond strongly, he has few options, especially after Canada broke off diplomatic relations with Tehran in 2012. Iran has said it will allow Canadian, US and other international officials to participate in the investigation into Wednesday's crash. Also read: Ukraine gets access to crashed plane's black boxes, says foreign minister The prime minister "completely misses the point" when he does not condemn the Iranian government, said Ali Ashtari, 39, a data scientist from Toronto who lost a friend in the crash. Ashtari said Canada should designate Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions on them. The government already lists the IRGC's overseas arm, the Quds Force, as a terrorist group. "This is the minimum that we want from the government," Ashtari said at a vigil in Toronto. "Otherwise it's just giving speech with teary eyes, it gives nothing." Trudeau said Ottawa had demanded Canadian access to Iran to provide consular services, identify victims and participate in the crash investigation. Champagne said Iran had granted two visas so far to Canadian officials. The crash on Wednesday, which killed all 176 people on board, occurred as Iran was on alert for possible reprisals after it launched missiles on bases housing US troops in Iraq. "We would just urge him (Trudeau) to use all his power to find out what really happened and hold the responsible accountable," Amir Arsalani, who lost his sister, her husband and their one-year-old daughter, told Reuters. Trudeau sidestepped questions on Thursday as to whether the United States should be held at least partially responsible given that Iran's attack on US forces was in retaliation for a US drone strike that killed Qassem Soleimani, former Quds Force leader. The Canadian Broadcasting Corp. cited two government sources as saying Washington should have warned Canada in advance about the drone strike. Ottawa also wants a more thorough explanation of the thinking behind the attack, they added. Champagne did not answer questions about whether Canada should have been warned. Ottawa is focusing in talks with allies on how it can play as large a role as possible in the probe rather than expressing anger against either Iran or the United States, according to three sources familiar with the private conversations. "There has been no fingerpointing or blame at this stage," said one of the sources, who requested anonymity given the sensitivity of the situation. Relations between Trudeau and US President Donald Trump are formal at best, with Trudeau last month caught on camera joking about Trump, and the president calling him "two-faced". There was no benefit to the government to further sour relations by making "a big public statement" about the United States, said Stephanie Carvin, a former national security analyst and international relations professor at Carleton University in Ottawa. Ottawa's best option for now was to persuade like-minded nations to put pressure on Iran, she added. Champagne said Canada had formed a coordinating group with Britain, Ukraine, Sweden and Afghanistan to help the families of the victims and pressure Iran for a full probe. Trudeau has few ways to punish Iran in the short term. Bilateral trade - already limited by sanctions related to Iran's nuclear program - totalled just over C$200 million in 2018. Trudeau was due to meet privately with family members of the victims in Toronto on Friday.

Canada, under pressure at home over plane crash, warns Iran world is watching

Ukrainian airliner crash in Iran&nbsp;killed all 176 people on board. Canada's Prime Minister&nbsp;Justin Trudeau&nbsp;citing intelligence said on Thursday that the crash had occurred due to an Iranian surface-to-air missile, adding that it "may well have been unintentional".

<ul>
	<li>Washington had concluded that with the&nbsp;high degree of certainty that anti-aircraft missiles brought down the plane.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-all-passengers-aboard-ukrainian-airplane-killed-in-crash-272841">Read more</a></li>
	<li>The US believes Iran shot down the plane by mistake. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukrainian-airlines-crash-western-intelligence-agencies-iran-and-ukraine-dismiss-theory-of-missile-downing-boeing-737-273157">Read more</a></li>
	<li>The plane was airborne for two minutes after departing Tehran when the heat signatures of two surface-to-air missiles were detected. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-plane-crash-investigators-consider-several-leads-including-missile-strike-technical-malfunction-act-of-terror-273238">Read more</a></li>
	<li>US President Donald Trump said he did not believe the crash of the airliner was due to a mechanical issue. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/black-boxes-of-ukranian-boeing-737-airline-found-iran-273062">Read more&nbsp;</a></li>
	<li>The Ukrainian airliner took off at 6:12 am on Tuesday and was given permission to climb to 26,000 feet (7,925 m). It crashed six minutes later near the town of Sabashahr. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/black-boxes-of-ukranian-boeing-737-airline-found-iran-273062">Read more&nbsp;</a></li>
	<li>Iran has formally invited the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) to take part in its investigation and the agency has agreed to assign an investigator. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukrainian-airplane-with-180-aboard-crashes-in-iran-272823">Read More&nbsp;</a></li>
	<li>&nbsp;Boeing is still reeling from two deadly crashes of 737 MAX planes in five months that led to the plane's grounding in March 2019. The 737-800 that crashed was built in 2016 and is the prior generation of the 737 before the MAX. Boeing has built about 5,000 of those planes, which have a good safety record. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/intelligence-evidence-indicates-boeing-airliner-was-shot-down-by-iranian-surface-to-air-missile-trudeau-273282">Read more</a></li>
	<li>The FAA had banned US&nbsp;carriers from operating in the airspace over Iraq, Iran, the Gulf of Oman and the waters between Iran and Saudi Arabia in the hours after Iran's attack on US-led forces in Iraq. Several other airlines also diverted flights.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukrainian-boeing-737-airliner-turned-was-headed-to-airport-when-it-crashed-iran-civil-aviation-authority-273145"> Read more&nbsp;</a></li>
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Ukrainian airliner crash in Iran killed all 176 people on board. Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau citing intelligence said on Thursday that the crash had occurred due to an Iranian surface-to-air missile, adding that it "may well have been unintentional".

Ukrainian airliner crash in Iran killed all 176 people on board. Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau citing intelligence said on Thursday that the crash had occurred due to an Iranian surface-to-air missile, adding that it "may well have been unintentional". Washington had concluded that with the high degree of certainty that anti-aircraft missiles brought down the plane. Read more The US believes Iran shot down the plane by mistake. Read more The plane was airborne for two minutes after departing Tehran when the heat signatures of two surface-to-air missiles were detected. Read more US President Donald Trump said he did not believe the crash of the airliner was due to a mechanical issue. Read more The Ukrainian airliner took off at 6:12 am on Tuesday and was given permission to climb to 26,000 feet (7,925 m). It crashed six minutes later near the town of Sabashahr. Read more Iran has formally invited the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) to take part in its investigation and the agency has agreed to assign an investigator. Read More Boeing is still reeling from two deadly crashes of 737 MAX planes in five months that led to the plane's grounding in March 2019. The 737-800 that crashed was built in 2016 and is the prior generation of the 737 before the MAX. Boeing has built about 5,000 of those planes, which have a good safety record. Read more The FAA had banned US carriers from operating in the airspace over Iraq, Iran, the Gulf of Oman and the waters between Iran and Saudi Arabia in the hours after Iran's attack on US-led forces in Iraq. Several other airlines also diverted flights. Read more Watch Video:

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The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/looks-like-theres-truth-to-meghan-markle-prince-harry-moving-to-canada-after-palace-refuses-to-deny-it-273019">British monarchy </a>scrambled Thursday to find urgent "workable solutions" for Prince Harry and his wife Meghan after their bombshell decision to quit front-line duties caught the royal family off guard. 
 
Queen Elizabeth II, heir to the &nbsp;throne Prince Charles and his eldest son Prince William, Harry's brother, have ordered their aides to work with Harry's household and Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government to come up with swift answers to the royal crisis. 
 
"The Queen, the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Cambridge have directed their teams to work together at pace with government and the Sussex household to find workable solutions," a Buckingham Palace source said, according to multiple British media outlets. 
This process is "expected to take days, not weeks", the source added.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/madame-tussauds-removes-waxworks-of-harry-and-meghan-from-royal-family-display-273256">Madame Tussauds removes waxworks of Harry and Meghan from royal family display</a> 
 
Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, rocked the monarchy on Wednesday with an announcement made without consulting any senior royals from the sovereign downwards. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/meet-the-half-royals-prince-harry-and-meghan-markle-how-will-the-separation-from-the-family-work-out-for-the-couple-273295">Meet the half royals;&nbsp;how will the separation from the family work out for the couple?</a> 
 
The couple said they would now "balance" their time between Britain and North America, rip up long-established relations with the press, and seek financial independence. 
 
They released their shock statement on a pre-prepared new website, their Instagram account and through Buckingham Palace's email communications system. 
 
An hour and 40 minutes later, the palace, seemingly rattled, issued a brief statement of its own, saying discussions were at an early stage and involved "complicated issues". 
 
The mood in the palace was understood to be one of disappointment and even "hurt", according to the BBC, while Thursday's newspapers were full of reports of a family "split" and the queen's "dismay". 
 
London's Evening Standard newspaper said they had "defied clear instructions from the queen" not to go public about any future plans at this time. 
 
It added senior courtiers had warned the couple "will be punished for this". 
 
Meanwhile Madame Tussauds London said it was moving its waxworks of the pair away from other top family figures "to reflect the upcoming change in the royal line-up". 
 
- 'Going Rogue' - 
 
Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams said Harry and Meghan announcing this step without the 93-year-old monarch's blessing was "extraordinary". 
 
"This is symptomatic, clearly, of the fact that they are unhappy with royal roles and feel deeply pressurised," he told AFP. 
 
"They've chosen to... go rogue. The result, therefore, could have very serious consequences." 
 
The couple's decision follows a turbulent year, in which they admitted to struggling in the spotlight, and growing apart from William. 
They have also lashed out at negative news coverage and taken several papers to court -- another unusual move. 
 
"We intend to step back as 'senior' members of the royal family and work to become financially independent, while continuing to fully support Her Majesty The Queen," they said. 
 
"We have chosen to make a transition this year in starting to carve out a progressive new role within this institution." 
 
Meanwhile on their new website, they said they would no longer work with the royal rota -- a well-established system whereby media access is facilitated and the press take turns covering events and share the coverage. 
 
Instead the pair will attempt to invite only "specialist", "grassroots", "credible" and "young, up-and-coming" media to events. 
Royal analysts said the changes were unprecedented for senior family members. 
 
"We would have them as members of the royal family carrying out some official duties but also operating privately as well, and there isn't really a precedent for that," said expert Victoria Murphy. 
 
Britons passing Buckingham Palace on Thursday appeared surprised at the news. &nbsp; 
 
"They both knew what they were getting into and I think that they need to meet that challenge," said Roger Sainsbury, a member of the armed forces. 
 
- 'Different paths' - 
 
Harry, 35, and Meghan, 38, are among the core members of the royal family and -- along with William and his wife Kate -- are seen as embodying the monarchy's future. 
 
They <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/meghan-markle-prince-harry-to-miss-christmas-in-uk-this-year-262066">spent six weeks over Christmas in Canada</a> after speaking of the pressure of being in the spotlight following their fairytale wedding at Windsor Castle in May 2018 and son Archie's birth 12 months later.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/prince-harry-and-meghan-markles-possible-move-might-affect-canadian-taxpayers-273290">Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's possible move might affect Canadian taxpayers</a> 
 
They skipped the royal family's traditional Christmas at Sandringham, the sovereign's private estate in eastern England, spending the festive season instead with Meghan's US mother Doria Ragland. 
 
Rumours that all was not well with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex surfaced in October when Harry -- sixth in line to the throne -- admitted that he and William were "on different paths" and had good and bad days in their relationship. 
 
Asked whether she was "not really OK" and if life had "really been a struggle" after becoming a mother and living under intense media scrutiny, Meghan appeared emotional and replied simply: "Yes."

The British monarchy scrambled Thursday to find urgent "workable solutions" for Prince Harry and his wife Meghan after their bombshell decision to quit front-line duties caught the royal family off guard.

The British monarchy scrambled Thursday to find urgent "workable solutions" for Prince Harry and his wife Meghan after their bombshell decision to quit front-line duties caught the royal family off guard. Queen Elizabeth II, heir to the throne Prince Charles and his eldest son Prince William, Harry's brother, have ordered their aides to work with Harry's household and Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government to come up with swift answers to the royal crisis. "The Queen, the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Cambridge have directed their teams to work together at pace with government and the Sussex household to find workable solutions," a Buckingham Palace source said, according to multiple British media outlets. This process is "expected to take days, not weeks", the source added. Madame Tussauds removes waxworks of Harry and Meghan from royal family display Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, rocked the monarchy on Wednesday with an announcement made without consulting any senior royals from the sovereign downwards. Meet the half royals; how will the separation from the family work out for the couple? The couple said they would now "balance" their time between Britain and North America, rip up long-established relations with the press, and seek financial independence. They released their shock statement on a pre-prepared new website, their Instagram account and through Buckingham Palace's email communications system. An hour and 40 minutes later, the palace, seemingly rattled, issued a brief statement of its own, saying discussions were at an early stage and involved "complicated issues". The mood in the palace was understood to be one of disappointment and even "hurt", according to the BBC, while Thursday's newspapers were full of reports of a family "split" and the queen's "dismay". London's Evening Standard newspaper said they had "defied clear instructions from the queen" not to go public about any future plans at this time. It added senior courtiers had warned the couple "will be punished for this". Meanwhile Madame Tussauds London said it was moving its waxworks of the pair away from other top family figures "to reflect the upcoming change in the royal line-up". - 'Going Rogue' - Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams said Harry and Meghan announcing this step without the 93-year-old monarch's blessing was "extraordinary". "This is symptomatic, clearly, of the fact that they are unhappy with royal roles and feel deeply pressurised," he told AFP. "They've chosen to... go rogue. The result, therefore, could have very serious consequences." The couple's decision follows a turbulent year, in which they admitted to struggling in the spotlight, and growing apart from William. They have also lashed out at negative news coverage and taken several papers to court -- another unusual move. "We intend to step back as 'senior' members of the royal family and work to become financially independent, while continuing to fully support Her Majesty The Queen," they said. "We have chosen to make a transition this year in starting to carve out a progressive new role within this institution." Meanwhile on their new website, they said they would no longer work with the royal rota -- a well-established system whereby media access is facilitated and the press take turns covering events and share the coverage. Instead the pair will attempt to invite only "specialist", "grassroots", "credible" and "young, up-and-coming" media to events. Royal analysts said the changes were unprecedented for senior family members. "We would have them as members of the royal family carrying out some official duties but also operating privately as well, and there isn't really a precedent for that," said expert Victoria Murphy. Britons passing Buckingham Palace on Thursday appeared surprised at the news. "They both knew what they were getting into and I think that they need to meet that challenge," said Roger Sainsbury, a member of the armed forces. - 'Different paths' - Harry, 35, and Meghan, 38, are among the core members of the royal family and -- along with William and his wife Kate -- are seen as embodying the monarchy's future. They spent six weeks over Christmas in Canada after speaking of the pressure of being in the spotlight following their fairytale wedding at Windsor Castle in May 2018 and son Archie's birth 12 months later. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's possible move might affect Canadian taxpayers They skipped the royal family's traditional Christmas at Sandringham, the sovereign's private estate in eastern England, spending the festive season instead with Meghan's US mother Doria Ragland. Rumours that all was not well with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex surfaced in October when Harry -- sixth in line to the throne -- admitted that he and William were "on different paths" and had good and bad days in their relationship. Asked whether she was "not really OK" and if life had "really been a struggle" after becoming a mother and living under intense media scrutiny, Meghan appeared emotional and replied simply: "Yes."

As Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announce separation, UK monarchy scrambles for solution

As Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced their decision to step away from senior roles in the royal family and shift base to Canada, security experts of the country now feel that the couple's move could prove to be costly for Canadian taxpayers. The taxpayers could be on the hook for millions of dollars a year in security expenses due to the couple, security experts said. 
 
The couple, formally known as the<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/prince-harry-meghan-markle-quit-royal-front-line-in-shock-move-273083"> Duke and Duchess of Sussex</a>, stunned Queen Elizabeth and the rest of the royal family this week by saying they plan to spend much of their time in North America. 
 
While the pair have not said where in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/looks-like-theres-truth-to-meghan-markle-prince-harry-moving-to-canada-after-palace-refuses-to-deny-it-273019">North America they planned to reside</a>, many observers pointed to Canada as a logical choice. The couple spent the last six weeks of 2019 in that nation, part of the British Commonwealth of countries that have the queen as their head of state. 
 
The Canadian government would likely have a legal obligation to provide them with security because of their royal status, security experts said. 
 
"I don`t believe they can refuse the government of Canada`s security," said Larry Busch, an ex-Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officer who directed security for world leaders including U.S. presidents and the royal family.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meghan-markle-zendaya-kylie-jenner-more-among-the-top-10-most-influential-dressers-of-2019-see-pics-263682">Also see:&nbsp;Meghan Markle named top fashion icon of 2019 dethroning Kylie Jenner</a> 
 
The cost could easily run into the millions of dollars, said Mike Zimet, whose eponymous New York executive security firm has protected clients including US&nbsp;Senator Bernie Sanders and actors Lin-Manuel Miranda and Alec Baldwin.&nbsp; 
 
"If they want private protection, then a whole machine needs to be built around them," he said. 
 
The level of security they need would be defined by a threat assessment, said Joe Balz, president of GloProSec Preventative Services, a Toronto-based security company, and an ex-RCMP officer who has worked with the royal family and other heads of state in the past. 
 
"There`s always going to be the odd idiot who causes some type of problem," Balz said, adding that they would be safer in Canada than in the United States, where gun laws are much laxer. 
 
Prince Harry and Meghan have said gaining financial autonomy is a key goal, but declined to say whether this extends to the cost of security, stating that their security detail is mandated by the British Home Office. 
 
They also would need to worry about kidnapping of their son, Archie, said Zimet, who called that threat a "major situation, especially when it comes to terrorists. Kidnap a kid, hold them for ransom, what are the parents going to do?" 
 
A poll for Canadian news company Postmedia found that more than 60 percent of the 1,515 Canadians surveyed would support the appointment of Prince Harry as governor general, the queen`s representative in Canada, who acts as the head of state on her behalf. 
The poll was conducted on January 6, two days before the couple announced their plan to move away from their senior royal roles.

As Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced their decision to step away from senior roles in the royal family and shift base to Canada, security experts of the country now feel that the couple's move could prove to be costly for Canadian taxpayers.

As Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced their decision to step away from senior roles in the royal family and shift base to Canada, security experts of the country now feel that the couple's move could prove to be costly for Canadian taxpayers. The taxpayers could be on the hook for millions of dollars a year in security expenses due to the couple, security experts said. The couple, formally known as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, stunned Queen Elizabeth and the rest of the royal family this week by saying they plan to spend much of their time in North America. While the pair have not said where in North America they planned to reside, many observers pointed to Canada as a logical choice. The couple spent the last six weeks of 2019 in that nation, part of the British Commonwealth of countries that have the queen as their head of state. The Canadian government would likely have a legal obligation to provide them with security because of their royal status, security experts said. "I don`t believe they can refuse the government of Canada`s security," said Larry Busch, an ex-Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officer who directed security for world leaders including U.S. presidents and the royal family.Also see: Meghan Markle named top fashion icon of 2019 dethroning Kylie Jenner The cost could easily run into the millions of dollars, said Mike Zimet, whose eponymous New York executive security firm has protected clients including US Senator Bernie Sanders and actors Lin-Manuel Miranda and Alec Baldwin. "If they want private protection, then a whole machine needs to be built around them," he said. The level of security they need would be defined by a threat assessment, said Joe Balz, president of GloProSec Preventative Services, a Toronto-based security company, and an ex-RCMP officer who has worked with the royal family and other heads of state in the past. "There`s always going to be the odd idiot who causes some type of problem," Balz said, adding that they would be safer in Canada than in the United States, where gun laws are much laxer. Prince Harry and Meghan have said gaining financial autonomy is a key goal, but declined to say whether this extends to the cost of security, stating that their security detail is mandated by the British Home Office. They also would need to worry about kidnapping of their son, Archie, said Zimet, who called that threat a "major situation, especially when it comes to terrorists. Kidnap a kid, hold them for ransom, what are the parents going to do?" A poll for Canadian news company Postmedia found that more than 60 percent of the 1,515 Canadians surveyed would support the appointment of Prince Harry as governor general, the queen`s representative in Canada, who acts as the head of state on her behalf. The poll was conducted on January 6, two days before the couple announced their plan to move away from their senior royal roles.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's possible move might affect Canadian taxpayers

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