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In Summary Press freedom is a key pillar of democracy, allowing journalists to report on issues without fear of government retaliation.African nations have made progress in reducing media censorship, but challenges like political interference and journalist safety persist.The World Press Freedom Index ranks 180 countries based on media independence, journalist safety, and freedom from government control.Deep Dive!!!In many nations, journalism is a dangerous profession. Reporters face imprisonment, media blackouts, and even violence for simply telling the truth. Yet, some countries are proving that a free press is possible, ensuring that citizens have access to unbiased news and holding governments accountable.The World…

Two days before last Christmas, Dr. Pierre S. Prince took an exciting new job as director of Haiti’s largest public hospital, which the United States spent tens of millions of dollars renovating and is so deep in gang territory that it has been closed for a year.Dr. Prince, a 57-year-old thoracic surgeon, looked forward to returning to the State University Hospital of Haiti, which had been ravaged by the 2010 earthquake that decimated the country’s capital.He did his residency there and was going to oversee a new wing, a 500-bed facility with nearly $100 million in renovations and a range…

Houthis: Attacks on Israeli ships to resume Houthi rebels in Yemen say they’re resuming attacks on Israeli ships 02:59 The U.S. launched strikes Saturday in Yemen as President Trump said the U.S. would use “overwhelming lethal force” until Houthis cease shipping attacks.”Today, I have ordered the United States Military to launch decisive and powerful Military action against the Houthi terrorists in Yemen. They have waged an unrelenting campaign of piracy, violence, and terrorism against American, and other, ships, aircraft, and drones,” Mr. Trump wrote on social media. He said the relentless assaults have cost the U.S. and global economy billions of…

The United States began large-scale military strikes on Saturday against dozens of targets in Yemen controlled by the Iranian-backed Houthi militia, President Trump announced.It was the opening salvo in what senior American officials said was a new offensive against the militants and a strong message to Iran, as Mr. Trump seeks a nuclear deal with its government.Air and naval strikes ordered by Mr. Trump hit radars, air defenses, and missile and drone systems in an effort to open international shipping lanes in the Red Sea that the Houthis have disrupted for months with their own attacks. The Biden administration conducted…

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 15, 2025 8:50 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The City of Waterloo says police will be allowed to detain and charge anyone who attends or hosts an unsanctioned St. Patrick’s Day street party or otherwise violates its nuisance bylaw over the weekend. The city says it obtained an injunction in an effort to help law enforcement deal with large, unsanctioned gatherings, which it says are a “significant concern.” Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts…

Hundreds of people in Greenland have protested against US President Donald Trump’s plans to take over the Arctic territory.Trump has declared interest in taking control of the mineral-rich Danish territory “one way or the other”.”Our country. Our choice. Our freedom,” Jens-Frederik Nielsen, the leader of the centre-right Demokraatit (Democrats), wrote on Facebook.The protest came days after his party won the largest share of votes at Greenland’s election.Earlier this week, Trump again flirted with the idea of incorporating Greenland into the United States.He has been talking for months about wanting to take control of Greenland, which is part of the kingdom…

Goldman Sachs Asset Management is trying to serve more investors looking for downside protection from market turmoil.Bryon Lake helped the firm launch its newest buffer exchange-traded fund this month: the Goldman Sachs U.S. Large Cap Buffer 3 ETF.”I’m an investor. You’re an investor. The folks watching are investors, and there’s an incredible amount of uncertainty right now: Tariffs, the widening out of equity markets away from Mag 7 [and] geopolitical issues,” the Goldman Sachs chief transformation officer told anchor Bob Pisani on CNBC’s “ETF Edge.”Lake joined Goldman Sachs last summer. According to the firm’s press release, it was for a…

Times have changed a lot since Drew Pearson played football.During Pearson’s Hall of Fame career, a situation like what occurred between Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence on social media was, quite literally, impossible.The two now-former Cowboys teammates had a spat on X late Thursday stemming from Lawrence’s apparent decision to sign with the Seattle Seahawks after 11 seasons. Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) celebrates with defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (90) and defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa (97) after making a sack during the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Philadelphia Eagles on December 10, 2023, at AT&T Stadium in…

The raids take place in the Mohmand and Dera Ismail Khan districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, bordering Afghanistan.Pakistan’s security forces have raided two hideouts used by an armed group in the restive northwest, triggering gun battles that killed at least two soldiers and nine of the group’s fighters, the military says. The raids were conducted on Saturday in the Mohmand and Dera Ismail Khan districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, which borders Afghanistan. According to local police, the fighters belonged to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), also known as the Pakistani Taliban. The outlawed TTP is a separate group but an ally of the…

President Trump on Saturday signed the government funding bill passed by the Senate on Friday. The bill was passed just hours before a midnight deadline to avoid a lapse in funding, which would have shut down the government.The signing of the bill ended a week of drama of Capitol Hill. On Tuesday, the House passed the legislation, which funds the government through Sept. 30, in a mostly party-line vote that reflected how Republican fiscal hawks have swallowed their concerns about spending in deference to Mr. Trump. The vote was 217 to 213, with only one Republican, Representative Thomas Massie of…