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The children forced to wage war in DRC
Photo credit: Accord The Ituri region, which borders Uganda and South Sudan, is a victim of some of the fiercest fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The region is home to dozens of warring ethnic militias and the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), the DRC branch of ISIS. It is heavily involved in – but still affected…
Carney defends record on immigration
Photo credit: National Post Prime Minister Mark Carney defended his government’s record on immigration on Wednesday, following a report from the auditor general this week that showed the international student program lacked proper controls. The National Post reports Carney as saying, “We’re taking back control on immigration,” as he entered a caucus meeting. “You’ve seen…
Sweden to deport migrants not adhering to “honest living”
Photo credit: CTV News The Swedish government has proposed a bill requiring migrants to adhere to an “honest living” – or face deportation. The Independent reports that the centre-right Moderate Party, backed by the country’s anti-immigration Democrats, came into office in 2022 after vowing to implement strict immigration legislation. Ahead of legislative elections in September, the…
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…