The World This Hour - The World This Hour for 2025/02/14 at 16:00 EST

Episode Date: February 14, 2025

The World This Hour for 2025/02/14 at 16:00 EST

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From CBC News The World This Hour, I'm Julie-Ann Hazelwood. We begin in Munich. We're of course happy to welcome the Ukrainian delegation led by President Zelensky. We had a number of fruitful conversations. U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance speaking after a face-to-face meeting with Ukraine's president on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. The two delegations discussed U.S. President Donald Trump's efforts to get peace talks underway.

Both men were diplomatic afterwards. Good conversation today. Our first meeting, not last, I'm sure, and to prepare the plan how to stop Putin. Really, we want this very much, but we need real security guarantees. The two sides said they'd continue their discussions. Trump is also threatening to put tariffs on goods imported from the European Union. And today, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says it makes no sense to hurt

both economies at a time of heightened insecurity. Unjustified tariffs on the European Union will not go unanswered. We are one of the world's largest markets. We will use our tools to safeguard our economic security and interests and we will protect our workers, our businesses and consumers at every turn. VonderLyon also pledged to introduce measures allowing EU member states to substantially increase their spending on defense. After back and forth threats, the Gaza ceasefire appears to be holding.

Amass Today told Israel the names of three hostages it will release on Saturday. It will be the sixth hostages for the detainees exchanged since the ceasefire took effect. Sasha Petrasek has more. Israel's military gathered along the Gaza border, its leaders vowing to restart intense fighting if hostages aren't released tomorrow. Then word came from Hamas that three hostages will be freed, three men including an American Israeli and a Russian Israeli. That seems to put the ceasefire deal back on track after a week of threats from US President Donald Trump that hell

would break out if all the hostages weren't released. And threats from Hamas that no more hostages would be freed if Israel didn't raise the amount of aid allowed into Gaza. More aid has been flowing but there are still shortages. Israel still insists it won't allow building materials in, leaving the ceasefire deal shaky but standing. Sasha Petrusik, CBC News, Jerusalem. A health problem that was all but eliminated in Canada seems to be making a comeback. Researchers say cases of iodine deficiency are increasing and changing diets and the popularity of gourmet

salts could be the reason why. Jennifer Yoon has the story. A major health victory. Adding iodine to table salt, a mineral essential to thyroid function. It prevents goiters, large growths on the neck, and developmental delays leading to stunted growth both physically and mentally. But with dietary changes and non-iodized salts getting more popular, iodine deficiency is back on the rise in North America, says Dr. Elizabeth Pierce, an endocrinologist at Boston Medical Center. Kosher salts, pink Himalayan salts, sea salt, but those salts don't have iodine by and large. A recent study suggests nearly 12% of Canadians weren't getting enough iodine. McMaster University chemist Philip Brits McKibben is one of the researchers.

We have now a resurgence of at least mild to moderate deficiency. Brits McKibben reminds Canadians they can also get their iodine through seafood and dairy. Jennifer Yoon, CBC News, Toronto. The Vatican says Pope Francis is suffering from a respiratory infection but is in stable condition. The 88-year-old was hospitalized today after he reportedly struggled to speak during a meeting. He's been diagnosed with bronchitis and is undergoing more tests and treatment. The Vatican has cancelled his public events for the next three days.

And that is your World This Hour. For CBC News, I'm Julianne Hazelwood.