Iran: UN rights chief says over 300 killed in unrest
Nov 23, 2022 08:05 am UTC| Politics
=Iran has been experiencing unrest for the past few months, as the anti-government protests have persisted despite the crackdowns by the Islamic Republics security forces. The United Nations, human rights chief, has warned...
Japan authorities investigate Unification Church
Nov 23, 2022 07:23 am UTC| Politics
Authorities in Japan have begun an investigation into the controversial Unification Church this week. The probe could threaten the churchs legal status, as the country is still reeling from the assassination of former...
South Korea tests anti-ballistic missile system
Nov 23, 2022 07:15 am UTC| Politics
South Korea conducted a successful test of its anti-ballistic missile system this week, according to media reports. This marks the latest effort by Seoul to boost its defenses and counter North Korea. Media reports said...
Student loan cancellation got blocked. Now what? 3 questions answered
Nov 23, 2022 05:09 am UTC| Politics
When the Biden administration announced in August 2022 that it was canceling up to $20,000 in student loan debt per borrower, it said the idea was to provide families with breathing room as they prepare to start repaying...
A Republican bubble? How pollsters and pundits got the US midterms so wrong
Nov 23, 2022 05:04 am UTC| Politics
During the month leading up to the US midterm elections, talk of a commanding Republican victory went from a red wave to a red tsunami. The Republicans were on for the win. The polls and gambling markets, or so-called...
5 ways for Canada to tackle Chinese interference after the Trudeau-Xi showdown
Nov 23, 2022 05:03 am UTC| Politics
In April 2021, Conservative MP Kenny Chiu was so concerned about potential Chinese interference in Canadas political system that he proposed a Foreign Influence Registry Act similar to those in the United States and...
Russia-Ukraine war: UN calls for end to attacks near Zaporizhzhia facility
Nov 22, 2022 12:08 pm UTC| Politics
The United Nations nuclear watchdog has called for an end to the shelling near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear facility. The call by the International Atomic Energy Agency comes as both Russia and Ukraine have blamed each other...
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