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Boy Scouts of America members at a ceremony as the organization files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Entangled in Sexual Abuse Scandals, American Scouts File for Bankruptcy

The Boy Scouts of America filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on February 18, 2020, citing an overwhelming volume of sexual abuse lawsuits from victims who say the organization covered up crimes

February 19, 2020

Business·News

Washington steps up pressure on Baghdad

The United States reduced Iraq's exemption for importing electricity from Iran to 45 days — down from the usual three to four months — and delayed routine dollar transfers to Iraq's central

February 18, 2020

Government and Politics·News

Donald Trump accused of judicial interference in favor of a friend

Four federal prosecutors withdrew from the Roger Stone case after the United States Department of Justice intervened to reduce recommended prison time from seven to nine years to roughly three to four

February 17, 2020

Government and Politics·News

Rail blockade: Trudeau cancels visit to Caribbean, emergency meeting Monday to resolve crisis

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau cancelled his CARICOM summit trip to Barbados and convened an emergency Incident Response Group meeting as Indigenous communities entered their 11th day of blocking railways across Canada

February 17, 2020

Government and Politics·News

Possible to reconcile family and politics, says Paul St-Pierre Plamondon

Parti Québécois leadership candidate Paul St-Pierre Plamondon announced he would pause his campaign for three weeks to take paternity leave following the birth of his second child, arguing that politicians must demonstrate

February 17, 2020

Government and Politics·News

Despite legalization, the Pot Block is not extinguished

Quebec's Bloc Pot party launched a search for a new leader despite achieving its founding goal of cannabis legalization, arguing that the Legault government's implementation — raising the legal age to 21

February 17, 2020

Health·News

Serious collision in the La Verendrye wildlife reserve

A woman was in critical condition after an SUV traveling north lost control on Route 117 in the La Verendrye wildlife reserve in Quebec, spinning into a truck following behind. Two other

February 17, 2020

News

Indigenous blockade: “it is time to lift the blockade”

Kanesatake chief Serge Simon called on Indigenous protesters to lift the rail blockades and shift to negotiations, warning that continued disruptions risk eroding Canadian public sympathy for First Nations concerns. Federal Minister

February 16, 2020

Government and Politics·News

18-year-old fighter dying of cancer

Annie-Claude Mondor, an 18-year-old Quebec woman who became known after appearing on television to discuss her battle with neuroblastoma, fell into a coma on Saturday afternoon after four years of renewed cancer

February 16, 2020

Health·News

Eric Salvail’s trial opens Monday

Former Quebec television host Eric Salvail's trial on charges of sexual assault, forcible confinement, and harassment opened Monday in Montreal before Judge Alexandre Dalmau, with four days of hearings scheduled. Salvail, who

February 16, 2020

News

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Entangled in Sexual Abuse Scandals, American Scouts File for Bankruptcy

Washington steps up pressure on Baghdad

Donald Trump accused of judicial interference in favor of a friend

Rail blockade: Trudeau cancels visit to Caribbean, emergency meeting Monday to resolve crisis

Possible to reconcile family and politics, says Paul St-Pierre Plamondon

Despite legalization, the Pot Block is not extinguished

Serious collision in the La Verendrye wildlife reserve

Indigenous blockade: “it is time to lift the blockade”

18-year-old fighter dying of cancer

Eric Salvail’s trial opens Monday

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Bangladesh; India’s Biggest Ally or China’s Dragon Nest?

Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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