Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he's worried that Israel's tactics in the war against Hamas could put support for a Jewish state at risk. The Liberal government has been calling for a humanitarian ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war since Dec. 12 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he's worried that Israel's …
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Canadian trapped in Gaza pleads for help as Ottawa announces new immigration measures
A Canadian citizen trapped in Gaza is begging for help as Ottawa announces new measures to help family members of Canadians flee the war zone. Immigration minister announced temporary measures Thursday to help Canadian family members flee Gaza Canadian trapped in Gaza pleads for help: 'Nowhere is safe' 9 hours …
Read More »Russia blames U.S. for ‘toothless’ UN resolution for Gaza aid that axes Israel-Hamas ceasefire call
The UN Security Council has adopted a watered-down resolution calling for immediately speeding up aid deliveries to desperate civilians in Gaza, but without the original call for an "urgent suspension of hostilities" between Israel and Hamas. Original call for 'urgent suspension of hostilities' in Israel-Hamas war dropped UN Security Council …
Read More »Outgoing N.W.T. premier remembered as unconventional leader, champion for marginalized people
Several N.W.T. leaders, activists and political observers held up outgoing premier Caroline Cochrane as an advocate for marginalized people and Indigenous rights. Some, though, said she was often hemmed in by cabinet and the bureaucracy. Premier Caroline Cochrane recently announced she will not seek re-election More than half of the …
Read More »Glittering celebration marks 75th anniversary of YWCA Philippines
PLUS: Lala Gamboa, David Jason Mendoza unveil 'Flora & Fauna' The Maynila Ballroom at Manila Hotel was ablaze with radiant celebration, overseen by notable figures including Leonida Bayani Ortiz, Past National President and Chairman of the 75th Anniversary of the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) of the Philippines, as well …
Read More »Ross’ words of wisdom inspired Gilas in Asiad gold-medal finish
Filipino-American guard Chris Ross was willing to do everything he can to help Gilas Pilipinas win and bring home the Asian Games gold medal. At 38, Ross is teeming with basketball wisdom and experience, attributes that came in handy just before Gilas trooped to the floor one last time to …
Read More »We came up short — Jordan’s Hollis-Jefferson
It wasn't the kind of finish Rondae Hollis-Jefferson envisioned when he first set foot on the floor in Hangzhou, China. He had a clear picture in mind, that of leading Jordan to the Asian Games men's basketball gold, something the West Asian squad has never accomplished in the country's own …
Read More »Gilas hero Justin Brownlee pays tribute to Abueva and Co.
Justin Brownlee has been receiving much love from Filipino basketball fans due to his exploits that led Gilas Pilipinas to the Asian Games gold medal on Friday night. Brownlee had back-to-back 30-plus games against Iran and China during the quarterfinal and semifinal, respectively, before finishing with a double-double of 20 …
Read More »Magbuhos drills game-winning trey as Adamson turns back Ateneo
Birthday boy Vince Magbuhos couldn't have given himself a better gift. Magbuhos drained the game-winning off-the-glass triple as Adamson turned back Ateneo in overtime, 74-71, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Saturday, October 7. With 3.3 seconds left off a timeout, Magbuhos caught the inbound pass at the top of …
Read More »Lopez shines as UP downs NU to stay unblemished
In what was easily his best game yet for UP, Francis Lopez shone as the UP Fighting Maroons took down the NU Bulldogs, 78-60, in the UAAP Season 86 men's basketball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Saturday, October 7. Lopez logged 14 points, seven rebounds, and four assists …
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