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This week, the UN Security Council authorized a multinational security force for Haiti. Kenya, rather than Canada, will be leading the force. Canada was under pressure during the past two years from the Biden administration in the U.S., the UN, Caribbean allies and others to take the lead — but …

Former British prime minister Theresa May, in an interview with CBC News, says U.K.'s Illegal Migration Act, which took effect in July, will undermine efforts to tackle modern-day slavery and human trafficking, and leave victims more vulnerable. Theresa May says victims will be afraid to get help under law decried …

A powerful magnitude-6.3 earthquake followed by strong aftershocks killed dozens of people in western Afghanistan on Saturday, the country's national disaster authority said. Magnitude-6.3 earthquake in Herat province followed by multiple aftershocks A powerful magnitude-6.3 earthquake followed by strong aftershocks killed dozens of people in western Afghanistan on Saturday, the …

A small number of Democrats have expressed concern about possible Palestinian civilian deaths as Israel expands its offensive into Gaza following last weekend's attack by Hamas militants. But they're unlikely to shape near-term policy. Democrats' growing sympathy for Palestinians unlikely to shape near-term policy Americans' ardent support for Israel is …

For years, Mohammed Fayad had longed for this day — but especially over the past month, when war broke out between Israel and the militant group Hamas in Gaza, where his two children were living, leaving him worried that they would become casualties and he would never see them again. …

Israel and Hamas agreed on Thursday to extend the ceasefire in their war by at least one more day, minutes before the six-day truce was due to expire. Mediators secure deal to keep truce in place, exchange more Israeli hostages for Palestinian detainees Israel and Hamas agreed on Thursday to …

Military service is compulsory for most Israelis. Those who refuse on political grounds are typically sentenced to prison for up to 10 days initially, and can be sent back to jail multiple times if they continue to refuse. Tal Mitnick’s initial prison sentence of 30 days is harsher than usual, …

As the slaughter continues in Gaza from Israel’s unrelenting attacks, there are fears along the northern border about how Hezbollah may retaliate against a presumed Israeli strike this week on Beirut. Neither side appears to want a full-blown war, but it could happen anyway In many ways, it feels as …

Canada will abide by all rulings arising from South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), officials at Global Affairs Canada have told CBC News. The clarification comes after days of confusion over statements issued Friday by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Foreign Minister Mélanie …

U.S. President Joe Biden arrived in Israel on Wednesday, beginning a visit to consult on the spiralling Gaza war a day after a deadly blast at a Gaza City hospital inflamed tensions and led to the cancellation of his planned summit with Arab leaders. Hamas, Israel trade blame over deadly …