Israel has shown ‘unprecedented disregard for human rights’ in Gaza, UN human rights chief says
GENEVA – The UN Human Rights Chief accused Israel on Wednesday of showing an unprecedented disregard for human rights in its military actions in Gaza and said Hamas had violated…
Canada deports more people, predominantly those rejected for refugee status
TORONTO – Canada deported more people last year to hit its highest annual level of removals in about a decade, overwhelmingly deporting people whose refugee claims were rejected, data obtained…
Elon Musk stars at Trump’s first Cabinet meeting
US President Donald Trump insisted his team was “thrilled” with the extraordinary power given to his billionaire adviser. Read More
Lebanon’s new government wins confidence vote in parliament
BEIRUT – Lebanon’s new government won a confidence vote in parliament on Wednesday, following a speech by Prime Minister Nawaf Salam promising to push for economic and financial reforms and…
Key provisions of the US-Ukrainian draft minerals deal
Following are some key details of a draft framework minerals agreement between Ukraine and the United States, a copy of which – dated Feb. 25 – has been reviewed by…
UK’s Reeves says trade with US can flow amid Trump trade threats
CAPE TOWN – British finance minister Rachel Reeves said on Wednesday she was confident that U.S.-UK trade and investment would not be derailed as President Donald Trump threatens to retaliate…
Sudan’s RSF operating drones from Darfur base, pictures show
Satellite images show at least three drones and the construction of hangars at an airport in South Darfur held by Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF), evidence of the continuing stream…
French paedophile surgeon’s wife knew and ‘did nothing’, his brother tells court
His wife was accused of “loving her husband for his money” and having sexual relations with other men while married. Read More
Trump threatens to sue authors and media who use anonymous sources
This comes after the publication of a new expose by journalist Michael Wolff. Read More
German police on alert after Islamic State calls for carnival attacks
BERLIN – Police are on high alert ahead of Germany’s traditional carnival celebrations this week after social media connected to the Islamic State militant group called for attacks targeting revellers…