When it comes to the Epstein files, there are solid reasons to withold certain information from the public, experts say. However, there are also grey areas that could cause disputes between lawmakers and the U.S. Department of Justice, and which could frustrate those seeking as much information as possible about …
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In the shadow of the Himalayas, this town is sinking, a casualty of the past and the present
Almost three years ago, hundreds of residents in Joshimath, India, were forced to leave after deep cracks appeared in the walls of some 800 homes because the ground was sinking around them. The town's location, climate change and heavy construction are being blamed. Perfect storm in Joshimath, India, of unstable …
Read More »She lost 5 children during the war in Gaza — now she’s raising 36 grandkids in a tent
Reda Aliwa, 60, is caring for her 36 grandchildren in Gaza City after five of her own children were killed this September. Statistics suggest there are some 40,000 children in Gaza who’ve lost one or more parents, resulting in what one Palestinian organization has called “the largest orphan crisis in …
Read More »Carney heads to U.A.E. hoping to sign investment pact with gulf nation
Prime Minister Mark Carney is slated to meet with United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi with the explicit focus on expanding the Canada-U.A.E. economic partnership in key sectors such as energy, agriculture, infrastructure and AI. Formal agreement 'ready to go,' says senior government …
Read More »Once shunned, Saudi crown prince is Trump’s guest of honour. Canada is warming up, too
With his invitation to dine with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s rehabilitation appears complete. That may help Canadian business, too. Saudi Arabia is 'too important' to ignore as economy overtakes human rights concerns For a leader whose toxicity over a horrific …
Read More »Sheriffs identify Calgary girl who was swept into Pacific Ocean by California wave
Anzi Hu was identified on Monday as the seven-year-old who died in California after she was caught in a large wave at Garrapata Beach. Her father, Yuji Hu, also died after attempting to rescue her. Diver who found girl drove hours to help with search Officials in California have identified …
Read More »In reversal, Trump urges Republicans to vote to release Epstein files
U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday urged his fellow Republicans in Congress to vote for the release of files related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, reversing his earlier resistance to such a move. Battle over disclosure of more Epstein-related documents opens rift with some of Trump's allies …
Read More »Bangladesh’s ousted PM Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death for deadly students crackdown
A Bangladesh war crimes court sentenced ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death on Monday, concluding a months-long trial that found her guilty of ordering a deadly crackdown on a student-led uprising last year. Ruling is most dramatic legal action against a former Bangladeshi leader in decades A Bangladesh war …
Read More »Trump says ‘Venezuela would like to talk’ after U.S. stations aircraft carrier nearby
Washington's most advanced aircraft carrier arrived in the Caribbean Sea on Sunday in a display of U.S. military power, raising questions about what the new influx of troops and weaponry could signal for the Trump administration's intentions in South America as it conducts military strikes against vessels suspected of transporting …
Read More »Mexican government pursues second-shooter theory in 1994 political assassination that shook country
The March 23, 1994, death of Luis Donaldo Colosio, a reformer on the cusp of winning the Mexican presidency who promised a more just and democratic country, holds a space in the country's consciousness like the 1963 killing of President John F. Kennedy does in the United States. Federal authorities …
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