The World This Hour - The World This Hour for 2025/01/13 at 17:00 EST

Episode Date: January 13, 2025

The World This Hour for 2025/01/13 at 17:00 EST

Hey there, I'm Kathleen Goltar and I have a confession to make. I am a true crime fanatic. I devour books and films and, most of all, true crime podcasts. But sometimes, I just want to know more. I want to go deeper. And that's where my podcast, Crime Story, comes in. Every week, I go behind the scenes with the creators of the best in true crime. I chat with the host of Scamanda, Teacher's Pet, Bone Valley. The list goes on. For the insider scoop, find Crime Story in your podcast app. From CBC News, the world is ours. I'm Tom Harrington. A critical fire threat in Los Angeles remains until Wednesday as firefighters brace for more dangerous winds.

At least 24 people have died and dozens are still missing. Nearly 200,000 LA County residents have either been ordered to evacuate or told to be ready to leave quickly. Steve Futterman has the latest. Steve Futterman, LA City Fire Chief, L.A. City Fire Chief, L.A. City Fire Chief, L.A. City Fire Chief, L.A. City Fire Chief, L.A. City Fire Chief, L.A. City Fire Chief, L.A. City Fire Chief, L.A. City Fire Chief, L.A. City Fire Chief, L.A. City Fire Chief, L.A. City Fire Chief, L.A. City Fire Chief, L.A. City Fire Chief, L.A. City Fire Chief, L.A. City Fire Chief, L.A. City Fire Chief, L.A. City Fire Chief, L.A. City Fire Chief, L.A.

City Fire Chief, L.A. City Fire Chief, L.A. City Fire Chief, L.A. City Fire Chief, L.A. City Fire Chief, L.A. City Fire Chief, L.A. City Fire Chief, L.A. City Fire Chief, L.A. City Fire Chief, L.A. City Fire Chief, L.A. City Fire Chief, L.A. City Fire Chief, L.A. City Fire Chief, L.A. City Fire Chief, L.A. City Fire Chief, L.A. City Fire Chief, L.A. City Fire Chief, L.A. City Fire Chief, L.A. City Fire Chief, L.A. City Fire Chief, L.A. City Fire Chief, L.A. City Fire Chief, L.A. City Fire Chief, L.A. City Fire Chief, L. arrived. Stronger winds are coming. L. A city fire chief Kristen Crowley. We're not in the clear. I want to make sure of that. We're not in the clear as of yet, and we must not let our guard down as we have right now. Extreme fire behavior. The strongest winds are expected on Tuesday and Wednesday. Fire crews and engine companies have been strategically pre-positioned, placed in areas where new fires could start or previously extinguished fires could reignite. As preparations for the winds are in place, the grim search for remains among the ruins

goes on, remains of people who either wouldn't leave or couldn't leave. Also, the first criminal charges are being filed against those allegedly involved in looting. Steve Utterman for CBC News, Los Angeles. Canada is also sending 55 firefighters to California to reinforce and supplement the efforts. 42 of them come from Alberta, where the province says it is preparing water bombers and pilots in anticipation of future requests. And BC is sending 23 people, and Quebec is contributing two more super-scooper aircraft. Israel says it's waiting to hear from Hamas on a possible ceasefire deal in Gaza.

Qatar's government says a draft agreement has been sent to both sides after a breakthrough in talks. Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar says a deal would include freedom for some hostages held by the militants. We see some progress in the negotiations. Israel wants a hostage deal. Israel is working with our American friends in order to achieve a hostage deal. And soon we will know whether the other side wants the same thing. Some hardliners in Israel's government are opposed to any deal with Hamas but

the pressure is on both sides with Donald Trump's inauguration just one week away. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith fully expects Donald Trump to make good on his terror threats. Smith says it happens at a time of what she calls a leadership vacuum in Ottawa. I'm very concerned about a leadership vacuum. That's why I've been calling for an immediate election because we need somebody at the table who is able to engage with the administration saying you've got a four-year mandate, I got a four-year mandate, let's deal. And we don't have that right now. Trump is threatening to impose across the board 25 percent tariffs

on all Canadian exports to the United States. Smith met with Trump yesterday at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. The meeting was arranged by Canadian businessman and TV personality Kevin O'Leary. The countdown is on for Joe Biden's remaining time in office. In a speech at the State Department today, Biden says America is stronger and its adversaries are weaker than they were four years ago. Peter Armstrong has more. One more time.

The 46th President of the United States, Joe Biden. Joe Biden wanted this speech to frame his foreign policy legacy. On his watch, wars broke out in Europe and in the Middle East. Territorial and trade disputes dominated Asia. But Biden says America is stronger and its adversaries are weaker. Just consider Russia. When Putin invaded Ukraine, he thought he'd conquer Kiev in a matter of days. The truth is, since that war began, I'm the only one that stood in the center of

Kiev, not him. He also says Iran is in shambles, Syria's leader is in exile, and China's economy is flagging. But in just a week's time, a new administration with a decidedly different take on the state of the world will take office, aiming to undo much of what Biden says he's accomplished. Peter Armstrong, CBC News, Washington. And that is your World This Hour. For CBC News, I'm Tom Harrington.

Thanks for listening.