The World This Hour - The World This Hour for 2025/03/16 at 11:00 EDT

Episode Date: March 16, 2025

The World This Hour for 2025/03/16 at 11:00 EDT

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But it's time to imagine what we can do with more. Join Scarborough Health Network and together, we can turn grit into greatness. Donate at lovescarborough.ca. From CBC News, the world this hour. I'm Claude Baig. The US has carried out large scale attacks on Houthi rebel sites in Yemen.

The Houthis say more than 30 people were killed by the strikes on the capital of Sana'a. More than 100 others are reportedly injured. The CBC's Crystal Gamansingh is in Tel Aviv. Well, the strikes ordered by US President Donald Trump are the biggest US military operation in the Middle East since he took office. They were carried out in part by fighter aircraft from the Hariaz-Truman aircraft carrier in the Red Sea.

Now, the strikes reportedly hit military sites in Yemen's capital, but also a power station. The Houthi-run health ministry says most of those killed were women and children. A Houthi spokesperson says the U.S. attacks will not deter them. Last week, the rebel group, which is backed by Iran said they would resume strikes on Israeli ships in the Red Sea in solidarity with Gaza since the October 7th Hamas-led attacks on Israel. The Houthis had targeted more than 100 merchant ships with missiles and drones. In ordering the strike Trump said no terrorist force will stop American commercial or Navy vessels from

freely sailing in waterways of the world. Crystal Gamansing, CBC News, Tel Aviv. Prime Minister Mark Carney is kicking off his first full week on the job with a visit to Europe. He hopes to reaffirm Canada's relationships with France and the UK as he meets with the leaders of both countries. The CBC's Anna Cunningham reports from London.

There is little doubt that Prime Minister Mark Carney will receive a warm welcome in both Paris and London, a familiar face from his time as Bank of England Governor, the British press labelling him the rock star banker. But for the French and British leaders, this visit will be about showing an alliance on the world stage with Canada at a pivotal time of economic, political and defence issues. France also feeling the tariff hikes by President Donald Trump, his recent threat to the EU, a 200% tariff on wine and champagne imports. And the question of whether the Prime Minister meets the King.

Former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met King Charles two weeks ago. The King, seen recently wearing his Canadian medals, is said to be concerned about Canada in light of President Trump's talk at the 51st state. If Carney does get an audience it will be another pointed moment of soft political intervention from the King, keeping Canada on his mind. Anna Cunningham, CBC News, London. Alberta is the latest province to grapple with measles cases. The first reported illnesses were in a northern Alberta First Nation. As Sam Sampson reports, it has spread to the province's largest city. What we decided in an air of caution is we'll

be shutting down all all our three schools. Chief Conroy Siwa Pagaham is focused on getting measles vaccination rates up in Little Red River Cree Nation. That's why for one week, children won't be in class. They'll be getting their shots. We have a 400 waitlist in our health centre calling in wondering if they're vaccinated. The Northern Alberta First Nations outbreak started one week ago. Six people have since recovered, but there's another potential case in the community. Alberta Health Services just reported other cases in the nearby town of Fort Vermillion, and there's at least one confirmed case in the prairie's largest city, Calgary.

I don't think we're surprised. Dr. Craig Jenney researches infectious diseases at the University of Calgary. His city is a major transport hub, he says, so it was just a matter of time until the virus showed up there. They're just as deadly as they were if you're unvaccinated. But the difference is we now have the tools to really counter these viruses. Sam Sampson, CBC News, Edmonton. A US federal judge is blocking President Donald Trump from using an 18th century law to carry out mass deportations of Venezuelan nationals. Yesterday, Trump ordered their deportation

under the Alien Enemies Act, which has been used three times in American history. A US district judge put an immediate hold on the order hours later. He also demanded the return of some of the planes that were already in the air and headed for Central America. The temporary restraining order granted will expire in 14 days.

And that is Your World This Hour. For CBC News, I'm Claude Fague.