The accusations by Canada that India was involved in the June killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar have put the spotlight on India's foreign intelligence agency — the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) — a shadowy spy agency many Canadians have probably never heard of. The Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) …
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UN warns of potential ‘second devastating crisis’ from contaminated water in wake of Libya floods
Officials have warned that a disease outbreak in Libya's northeast, where floods have killed thousands, could create "a second devastating crisis" as diarrhea spread among those who drank contaminated water. Officials concerned about disease outbreak amid lack of sanitation Officials warned Monday that a disease outbreak in Libya's northeast, where …
Read More »Taiwan faces threat of invasion. Many Taiwanese aren’t worried
Despite Beijing’s near-monthly attack drills against Taiwan — and its oft-repeated claim that the island will be reunited with the mainland, by force, if necessary — many Taiwanese just don’t buy it. War simulation suggests China would lose war, but U.S. losses would be very high Teens performing a synchronized …
Read More »EU pledges return of migrants from overwhelmed Italian island amid call for naval blockade
The Italian island of Lampedusa has been overwhelmed with thousands of migrants arriving on boats from Tunisia this past week. After calls for a naval blockade from far-right Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited the fishing island and vowed to take action. Nearly …
Read More »Libyan flood survivors face twin risks of landmines and water shortages, UN report says
People whose homes were swept away by flooding in Libya's eastern city of Derna a week ago faced the dilemma on Sunday of whether to stay despite a lack of fresh water or flee through areas where landmines have been displaced by the torrents. Thousands dead or missing after storm …
Read More »Iran’s security forces briefly detain Mahsa Amini’s father on anniversary of her death
Iranian security forces cracked down on protests in Kurdish areas of the country on Saturday and briefly detained the father of Mahsa Amini, a year after the young woman's death in custody set off some of the worst political unrest in four decades. Heavy police presence quells large-scale protests a …
Read More »In story and song, artists keep world’s eyes on Mahsa Amini and the plight of Iran’s women
Artists in Canada and around the world are helping to keep the plight of women and minorities in Iran alive, a year after the death Mahsa Amini. Atefeh Khademolreza's new short film amplifies the voices of minorities in Iran One year after the death of Mahsa Amini, artists in Canada …
Read More »DNA results drop confirmed Maui wildfire death toll to 97, officials say
Authorities in Hawaii have adjusted the number of deaths from the deadly Maui wildfires down to at least 97 people. Officials previously said they believed at least 115 people had died in the fires Authorities in Hawaii have adjusted the number of deaths from the deadly Maui wildfires down to …
Read More »France’s ambassador in Niger being ‘held hostage’ at embassy by junta, Macron says
France's ambassador in Niger is being held hostage at the French Embassy by the military junta that has seized power in the West African nation, President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday. Niger's ruling junta last month ordered police to expel France's envoy following coup France's ambassador in Niger is being …
Read More »Italy’s anti-migrant rhetoric does nothing to stem the tide of arrivals
This week, thousands of migrants landed on Lampedusa, essentially doubling the small Italian island's population. Thousands of migrants landed in Lampedusa in days, essentially doubling Italian island's population Record number of migrants overwhelm Italian island 14 hours ago Duration 1:14 This tiny Italian island isn't equipped to keep up with …
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