Photo credit: PBS Two weeks of US-Israeli air strikes have displaced millions inside Iran, raising fears in neighbouring countries about a possible refugee spillover that could potentially turn into a humanitarian crisis. AzerNEWS reports that the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said it is preparing for potential humanitarian needs in the region, estimating…
Photo credit: Toronto today Thousands showed up for Toronto’s 38th annual St Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday despite strong winds and threats of freezing rain. Toronto Today reports that along Bloor Street West and Yonge Street, spots of green peaked out from the winter coats of onlookers gathered to celebrate the city’s Irish-Canadian culture –…
Photo credit: Daily Mail The Australian middle class is vanishing at breakneck speed, as families, workers and renters find themselves priced out of the lifestyle once considered the norm. The Daily Mail reports that for 25-year-old student and barista Saxon, owning a home in a safe, comfortable suburb isn’t a distant goal – it’s a fantasy….
The current spread of coronavirus is yet to recede. But there’s hope that this is but just a passing phase. We shall overcome! However, the virus has succeeded in allowing some breezes to blow. Breezes, because depending on which class a person falls into, the preparation is unique. And talking of preparations, it’s as if…
Photo credit: Toronto Star The Al-Quds Day rally went ahead in downtown Toronto on Saturday after a judge dismissed the Ontario government’s request for an injunction to prevent ot from proceeding as planned. CTV News reports that the decision came hours after the Ford government filed an application seeking to block the annual rally, which began…
Photo credit: CTV News Researchers did a dip dive on 17 preservatives consumed by at least 10% of the participants and found 11 of those had no relationship with cancer. However, the six that were linked to cancer are considered GRAS, or “generally recognized as safe” in food by the US Food and Drug Administration. Those include sodium nitrite, potassium…
Personally, I think the illegal killing of any Nigerian is a slap on the face of all Nigerians. In fact, it is a sad show of what could befall ANY Nigerian at any point in time. It is even sadder that a government agency had to supervise the murder of Nigerians. I’m referring to the…
