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Palestinians starve as Israel locks aid groups out, say NGOs!
Photo credit: Strait Times Israel is continuing to starve Gaza while banning nongovernmental organizations from delivering aid unless they hand over details of their Palestinian staff, more than 100 NGOs have said in a joint statement. Politico reports that most humanitarian groups have not been able to deliver any aid since March 2, despite Israel’s claims that there…
Immigration status may not matter in Canada’s criminal code!
Photo credit: Slaferek Law When Parliament resumes, a conservative MP, Michelle Rempel Garner, says her party will introduce legislation to end consideration oof immigration status when a judge is sentencing a convicted criminal who is a non-citizen. Vancouver Sun reports that the MP said the practice has essentially resulted in a two-tier justice system that allows non-citizens…
Migrant boat capsizes near Lampedusa!
Photo credit: Al Jazeera A boat carrying almost 100 migrants capsized Wednesday in international waters near the Italian island of Lampedusa. India Today reports that at least 26 people died and around a dozen are missing, according to Italian authorities and UN agencies. Sixty survivors were taken to a reception centre on Lampedusa, according to Filippo…
Permanent residence in Canada getting difficult!
Photo credit: Caribbean News Immigration applications in almost all permanent and temporary resident categories have been seeing higher refusals since 2023, according to the latest federal government data. Toronto Star reports that the high rate of rejection in most cases, such as study and post-graduate work permits, are primarily the result of changing eligibility and policies….
Greece Burns Overnight!
Photo credit: the independent Greece is facing another day of intense wildfires, with multiple fronts burning from he mainland to the islands. Tovima.com reports that, in the past three days, more than 230 wildfires have broken out, fueled by strong winds and scorching summer conditions. Major firefighting operations are reported to be going on in Patras, Zakynthos,…
Israeli attack kills five journalists!
Photo credit: CNN The UN’s human rights office has condemned a targeted Israeli attack that killed six journalists in Gaza. It called it a breach of international law. BBC reports that five Al Jazeera journalists were killed in an Israeli air strike on Sunday. Two others were killed, including a freelance journalist. Israel’s military said…
Britain’s new “Wild West!”
Photo credit: Daily Mail Bournemouth used to be a seaside resort attracting tourists, partying students, and stag dos seeking seaside relaxation. The Daily Mail reports that it has now become Britain’s new “Wild West”. Residents avoid parts of the town at night for fear of becoming a victim of crime. In one street, two of the town’s historic hotels…