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In Gaza, thousands of aid workers risk their lives on mission to ensure the well-being of others
The death of aid workers is especially painful for Gaza where, even before the current conflict, 80 per cent of the population relied on humanitarian assistance.
Global opinion of the Israel-Hamas war is shifting, and not in Israel's favour
With the Israel-Hamas war now in its third month, the UN General Assembly vote this week demanding a ceasefire in Gaza shows how global opinion is shifting as the civilian death toll continues to rise.
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Canada's voting record at United Nations faces scrutiny as Israel-Hamas war intensifies
Amid Israel's war with Hamas and the heated debates that have arisen at the United Nations as a result, Canada's public positions on the Middle East are being examined and scrutinized more than ever before.
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After dismal start, UN hosts 'halftime summit' in bid to save development plan
After a dismal start, the UN is hosting a "halftime summit" about its 15-year plan to meet a series of human-development targets by 2030. Delegates will try to focus on problems like extreme poverty and gender equality while watching for sparks between the representatives of Ukraine and Russia.
Filipinos break ground, bring controversy to Broadway with reboot of Here Lies Love
A musical that focuses on Imelda Marcos and her late dictator husband Ferdinand Marcos, is about to make its Broadway debut with an all-Filipino cast. Some critics charge that it glosses over the dictator’s regime, the show’s creators say it offers lessons on how to deal with tyranny.
Canadian architects help lift 'curse' of bad sound at New York's famed Lincoln Center
In 2016, a Canadian architecture firm was asked to help solve a notorious problem in one of the greatest concert halls in the United States: terrible acoustics. When it reopened last fall, the renovation received rave reviews.
On Broadway, diversity takes a step into the spotlight
There's a transformation happening on Broadway, driven by actors, producers and industry leaders demanding more representation in an industry that has traditionally been predominantly white.
As the Philippines votes for a new president, a political dynasty is back in play
On Monday in the Philippines, more than 67 million registered voters began casting ballots to choose the country's next president, and in doing so decide the country’s next chapter.
Empire State is one of the most energy-efficient buildings in the world. Can others follow suit?
While industry and transportation have long been labelled as major carbon culprits, some environmental advocates are trying to raise awareness about another troubling source, especially in dense, urban areas — buildings.
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War in Ukraine tests the limits of UN diplomacy
Weeks of emergency sessions at the United Nations have failed to secure a ceasefire in Ukraine, testing the limits of UN diplomacy and putting the credibility of the global body charged with maintaining international peace and security on the line.