A review of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) has found it has "robust" frameworks to ensure compliance with humanitarian neutrality principles, though issues persist, in a report that could prompt some donors to review funding freezes. Panel led by France's former foreign minister says agency takes steps to …
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They received the wrong body after their father died in Cuba
Miriam Jarjour says she's shocked, exhausted and devastated. Several weeks after her father died of a heart attack while swimming at a beach on vacation in Cuba, his body was supposed to have been repatriated by a Cuban government agency. Faraj Jarjour died March 22. His family still doesn't know …
Read More »‘Dying for doctors’: Report cites concerns with health care in rural Saskatchewan
A report released this month cited hundreds of service disruptions over four years due to rural health-care staffing shortages along with morale issues among workers. Researchers counted 533 service disruptions in 4 years Suzanne Kuchinka, mayor of the village of Macoun in southeast Saskatchewan, says it's been a struggle for …
Read More »Prosecutors allege Trump ‘orchestrated a criminal scheme’ as trial for ex-president begins
Donald Trump 'orchestrated a criminal scheme to corrupt the 2016 presidential election' a prosecutor said as the first-ever criminal trial of a former U.S. president got underway. The defence hinted at blaming Trump's former lawyer, Michael Cohen, for any wrongdoing. Prosecutor for Manhattan district attorney says Trump signed 11 falsified …
Read More »Tastesetters Victors Night celebrates innovations in the F&B industry, reveals food trends forecast
for Tastesetters MANILA, Philippines — Tastesetters brought together culinary experts and enthusiasts to celebrate the innovations that continue to push the food and beverage industry forward at the Yuchengco Museum last April 11. Tastesetters believes that food is a work of art, which is why they have chosen the famed …
Read More »Belo Medical Group leads in pioneering beauty booster Profhilo in Philippines; receives top award
for Belo Medical Group MANILA, Philippines — For years now, Belo Medical Group has pioneered in the country Profhilo, a low-maintenance injectable that moisturizes and lifts the face, prevents skin from sagging and slows down aging. As such, the group received Neoasia’s prestigious Platinum Award as the No. 1 in …
Read More »Racism, discrimination may lead to First Nations patients leaving Alberta emergency rooms, study suggests
Systemic racism and inequity in health care may be contributing to why First Nations patients in Alberta disproportionately leave emergency departments without being seen, or against medical advice, according to a new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. A Siksika Nation councillor says the study reflects community members' …
Read More »B.C. bans self-driving vehicles on its roads
Earlier this month, changes to B.C.’s Motor Vehicle Act quietly came into effect, prohibiting the use of fully automated self-driving vehicles. Transport Canada doesn’t currently permit the purchase or import of automated vehicles Earlier this month, changes to B.C.'s Motor Vehicle Act quietly came into effect, prohibiting the use of …
Read More »Dangerous heat waves take a toll on mental health of workers—ILO
The International Labor Organization (ILO) warned that exposure to extreme weather events and climate-related disasters can cause serious mental health problems to workers such as stress, anxiety, depression, substance abuse and even suicide. In its report, the ILO said that more than 70 percent of the global workforce are exposed …
Read More »Calls for answers after train on fire rolls through downtown London, Ont.
London Fire says no one is hurt after five train cars caught fire travelling eastbound through downtown London, Ont. late Sunday night. There were no injuries and damage is estimated at $25,000 London Fire says no one is hurt after five train cars caught fire travelling eastbound through downtown London, …
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