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Robert Fulford: How ‘failed states’ became a recipe for genocide
The slogan “Never Again” appeared often in the 20th century, as the world slowly came to grips with the greatest crime of the modern era, the killing by Nazi Germany of 6 million European Jews in the 1940s. It was said with confidence, as if the Holocaust had taught everyone about the profound evil that can spring from racial hatred. But the...
Obama and Putin to hold talks at UN
US President Barack Obama and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin will hold their first face-to-face meeting in nearly a year on Monday in New York, officials from both countries say. The meeting comes amid tension over Russia’s military build-up in Syria and its annexation of Crimea last year. The two leaders will meet on the sidelines...
Federally funded polling data on niqabs released with issue on campaign agendas
OTTAWA — Results of a taxpayer-funded poll that suggest there is wide support for the Conservative position on banning veils during citizenship ceremonies were publicly released Thursday ahead of a federal election debate where the niqab is expected to be an issue. It’s the latest survey to suggest strong support for such a ban. The Privy...
Russian president Putin to meet U.S. president Obama in New York
The conflict in Ukraine will be discussed if time allows, Russians say. White House says it’s top of the agenda. …read more Source: Toronto...
Obama And Putin To Meet One-On-One Next Week In New York
President Obama has had limited contact with President Vladimir Putin since Russia’s annexation of Crimea last year.» E-Mail This …read more Source:...
What is Vladimir Putin going to tell the UN?
Russian President Vladimir Putin (C) and Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu (R) take part in celebrations for Navy Day in Baltiysk, Kaliningrad region, Russia, July 26, 2015. (Mikhail Klimentyev/Ria Novosti/Reuters) MOSCOW — With dozens of Russian combat jets and helicopter gunships lined up at an air base in Syria, Russian President Vladimir Putin...
Egypt will buy Mistral-class warships, says France
Egypt has agreed to buy two Mistral-class ships from France, the French government said Wednesday. Here is the rest of the article from the Associated Press: The assault ships, which can each carry 16 helicopter gunships, 700 troops and up to 50 armored vehicles, were originally intended for Russia. France continued building to Russia’s...
Russia may launch ‘demonstrative’ strikes in support of Assad’s regime in Syria ahead of Putin’s UN appearance
‘All Russian policy in Syria is very clearly directed at overcoming international isolation because of Ukraine,’ one expert said of Putin’s increasing isolation …read more Source: Vancouver...
High Achievers: Shawville-born wrestler close to pinning down spot at Olympics
When Gen (Hardy) Morrison started high school in Bathurst, N. B., she entered with a personal assignment attached to her academic requirements. The Shawville-born athlete, who calls neighbouring Campbell’s Bay, Que., home, was looking to adopt a new sport. Being a competitive artistic gymnast had reached its best-before date and high school...
Christians say Syrian refugee crisis could affect how they vote in federal election
TORONTO — The Conservative party’s about-face on the Syrian refugee crisis may not be enough to ease the minds of Christian voters disenchanted with the government’s erstwhile reluctance to make Canada more welcoming to people in need. Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s oft-repeated pledge to allow 10,000 refugees into the country...
