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Months after they were promised, Ottawa still hasn't imposed sanctions on violent Israeli settlers
The Government of Canada has announced multiple rounds of sanctions against various parties in the Middle East since October 7. On Friday, Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly announced sanctions against Iran's minister of defence and its general staff.On February 3, she announced that Canada would impose sanctions on both leaders of Hamas involved in the October 7 massacre and extremist Israeli settlers involved in violent attacks on Palestinian civilians in the West Bank.But there's an import
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Technology can detect wildfires. Do humans still have to?
After seven seasons working as a fire lookout — someone who watches for wildfires from a tower — near Peace River, Alta., Trina Moyles has witnessed some of the worst wildfire seasons Canada has seen."It's especially stressful when communities are threatened by fires and you can visibly see the wall of fire advancing," said Moyles. She's a journalist, photographer and creative producer who has published a memoir about her experience there, titled Lookout. "It's a very helpless feeling, but all y
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VideoStudents end pro-Palestinian demonstration at prestigious Sciences Po university in French capital
Students in Paris inspired by Gaza solidarity encampments at campuses in the United States blocked access to a campus building at a prestigious French university Friday, prompting administrators to move all classes online. As night fell, the demonstrators finally came out of the building, carrying a large Palestinian flag. (AP video: Nicolas Garriga)
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VideoMore aid parcels dropped over Gaza as smoke from explosions rises into the sky
Airdrops of aid continued over the Gaza Strip on Saturday morning, as the Israel-Hamas war continues. (AP video: Joeal Calupitan)
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VideoFreight train derailment, fire forces Interstate 40 closure near Arizona-New Mexico line
A freight train carrying fuel derailed and caught fire Friday near the Arizona-New Mexico state line, forcing the closure of an interstate highway that serves as a key trucking route. (Production: Javier Arciga)
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VideoAir Canada apologies to AFN chief for taking away headdress during flight
Air Canada is apologizing after the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) national chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak said her headdress was taken from her on a flight and mishandled by staff. The national chief and the prime minister say it's an unfortunate reminder that airlines need to do better in treating sacred or religious items with dignity. But as the national chief tells Melissa Ridgen, the ordeal has a silver lining and she has high praise for fellow passengers who tried to help.
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VideoAamjiwnaang First Nation declares state of emergency over benzene levels
Aamjiwnaang First Nation in southwestern Ontario has declared a state of emergency over a nearby industrial facility's discharge of benzene, a carcinogen associated with leukemia, after several people fell ill with headaches, nausea and dizziness.
