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UN calls for reparations to remedy the “historical wrongs” of trafficking enslaved Africans
Photo credit: Fox 8 The UN General Assembly on Wednesday adopted a resolution declaring the trafficking of enslaved Africans “the gravest crime against humanity” and calling for reparations as “a concrete step towards remedying historical wrongs.” The Canadian Press reports that the resolution also urges “the prompt and unhindered restitution” of cultural items – including artworks, monuments,…
Foreign forces headed to fight Haiti’s gangs
Photo credit: KXLY Haiti is about to get a new set of foreign boots on the ground. The goal sounds simple: fight the gangs that have brought life to a standstill. CNN reports that the latest initiative is a UN-backed multinational effort to be known as the Gang Suppression Effort (GSF). It will take over in April…
Proposed largest hospital in Canada raises concerns of residents
Photo credit: Pointer Project leaders overseeing the construction of what will be the largest hospital in Canada when it opens in Mississauga in 2034 have listened to residents’ concerns regarding transparency and other issues, according to the city councillor for the area. Nsauga, Ontario Local News reports that Mississauga Ward 7 Coun. Dipika Dameria said in an online…
How AI is spotting hidden breast cancer risks
An artificial intelligence tool that can predict who is at high risk of developing breast cancer in the four years following an all-clear mammogram has been heralded as “the most significant step in reducing deaths” in decades. The Sydney Morning Herald reports that the tool, known as BRAIx, works by searching for patterns in breast mammograms to…
Saudi, UAE on cusp of joining Iran fight
Photo credit: Reuters Angered by repeated strikes on their soil and wary of Tehran further tightening its grip over the critical Strait of Hormuz, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are on the verge of a decision to join the US-Israel war against Iran, After weeks of hedging and warning against escalation, Gulf countries such as…
Teacher challenges Bill 21 as Supreme Court hearings begin
Photo credit: Montreal Gazette The Toronto Sun reports that for Sikh teacher Amrit Kaur, removing her turban to enter a classroom would be like walking naked and “abandoning who she is as a person,” her lawyers told the Supreme Court of Canada as it began hearing a landmark challenge to Quebec’s secularism law. A Sikh organization,…
LPG crisis revives pandemic fears among migrant workers
Photo credit: the scroll As gas shortages push up the cost of living in the cities, migrant workers are unable to decide whether to stay on or go home. Scroll.in reports that last week, Amazon India reported a surge in sales of ready-to-eat meals on its e-commerce platforms. A salesperson attributed it to customers “relying…