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‘Proud of my mother,’ says Nobel Peace Prize winner’s son
PARIS: The son and husband of imprisoned Iranian women’s activist Narges Mohammadi on Friday paid tribute to the winner of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize….
Iraq hangs three for IS-claimed blast that killed over 300
AFP, Baghdad Tue Aug 29, 2023 11:29 AM Last update on: Tue Aug 29, 2023 11:33 AM More than 300 people were killed in the…
Migrant crisis: 24 hours at sea with Tunisia’s coastguard
Announcement ignites fresh discussions surrounding potential impact of deal on Ankara’s humanitarian responsibilities ANKARA: The UK and Turkiye have unveiled a deal aimed at tackling…
Sudan’s women and girls in harm’s way as conflict and forced migration take cruel toll
JUBA, South Sudan: As the conflict in Sudan between the Sudanese Armed Forces and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces persists, a crisis of gender-based violence has…
Six killed in banned Kenya protests
AFP Thu Jul 13, 2023 08:22 AM Last update on: Thu Jul 13, 2023 08:25 AM A Kenyan opposition supporter reacts as a teargas canister…
UN urges Israel and Palestinians to halt West Bank violence in statement backed by US and Russia
Darfur’s Massalit tribal people fear new genocide amid rising violence by paramilitaries KHARTOUM: Sudan’s war has brought painful memories back to the troubled Darfur region…
Amnesty’s recent statement part of conspiracy: Hasan
Information and Broadcasting Minister Hasan Mahmud has said that the recent statement of Amnesty International about Bangladesh was part of a conspiracy. He said this…
Bill to create watchdog for border agency still in limbo as travel season picks up
Canadians, immigrants, tourists and other travellers who feel they’ve been mistreated by a border agent won’t have many options this travel season after a bill…
Montreal refugee advocacy groups, migrants begin 3-day protest march to Roxham Road
Despite the rain trickling down Saturday morning, about 100 protesters gathered at La Fontaine park in Montreal with plastic rain ponchos, umbrellas, signs and flags to set…
Imran Khan’s Name, Image Disappear From Pakistani Media: Report
The ban comes amidst a wider crackdown on Imran Khan and his party (FILE) ISLAMABAD: Coverage of Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan has disappeared…
