Canada opens registration for Global Conference for Media Freedom
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Canada and Botswana to co-host second Global Conference for Media Freedom
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today revealed that Canada will co-host the second Global Conference for Media Freedom with Botswana. Canada has been leading and supporting resolutions on freedom of expression and the protection of journalists in the UN Human Rights Council and General Assembly. Since 2015, Canada has invested $18.2 million...
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What’s next for the US-North Korea relationship?
Following North Korea’s unveiling of a huge new missile at a military parade celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Workers’ Party, CNN’s Paula Hancocks looks at what these developments mean for the US.Source
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Thailand police use water cannon vehicle against protesters
Thousands of protesters hit the streets of Bangkok, Thailand, for a third consecutive night. Police used a water cannon vehicle to clear the demonstrators, who gathered after Prime Minister Prayut responded to calls for his removal Friday saying, “I won’t quit.”Source
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National elections loom after a brutal year for Bolivia
It started with allegations of fraud amid contested national elections. Then came claims of a coup. An incumbent president was exiled, protests paralyzed the country, and an economy that had been a Latin American success story showed serious signs of decline.Source
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Nigerians in New York stage #EndSARS protest (photos/video)
Nigerians residing in New York have staged a protest to also demand the end of SARS as well as a reform of the Nigerian Police Force. The protesters marched on the street of Manhattan to the United Nations house where they demanded the Deputy UN Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, to speak out condemning police brutality in Nigeria. See more...
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Finland PM’s photoshoot sparks sexism row
A photoshoot involving Finland’s Prime Minister, Sanna Marin, has sparked a debate about sexism in the country.Source
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Nigerians continue to protest against police brutality
Following weeks of outcry online over years of recurring police brutality, Nigerians took to the streets to demand police reform and an end to the Special Anti Robbery Squad known as SARS.Source
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China’s Qingdao Covid cluster traced back to two dock workers, officials say
A coronavirus outbreak in the Chinese city of Qingdao, which prompted mass testing of millions of residents, has been traced back to two dock workers, authorities said on Friday.Source
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Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey reveals special #EndSARS emoji after endorsing the movement
Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey has revealed special #EndSARS Emoji after endorsing the movement against police brutality and other unlawful crimes in Nigeria. Recall the tech boss tweeted his support for the #EndSARS protests and called for Bitcoin donations towards the movement two days ago.Last night, Twitter experienced issues globally with large numbers of users unable to...
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A third of Poland is covered by ‘LGBT-free zones.’ What it’s like to be trapped inside one
Karolina Duzniak and her fiancee Ola Głowacka drive away from Kozy. <!– –> Kozy, Poland (CNN) — Karolina Duzniak has lived in the drowsy, tree-dotted Polish village of Kozy for 26 years. But she doesn’t feel herself until she gets into her car each morning, shuts the door and drives away. “I prefer big cities,”...
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How to get the iPhone 12 for free — really
The release of the eagerly anticipated iPhone 12 (and its siblings) is just about here.Source