/channels/taxonomy/term/5462/all en /channels/channels/news/experts-mounting-tensions-between-canada-and-india-351401 <p>Canada has updated its travel advisory for its citizens in India as tensions mount between the two countries over the murder of Canadian Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia. In a recent update, the Canadian government cautioned about the potential for demonstrations and “negative sentiments” toward Canada in the wake of allegations that Indian government agents may be linked to the killing of Nijjar. (<a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/9983176/canada-india-travel-advisory/">Global News</a>)</p> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 20:17:01 +0000 webfull 193242 at /channels /channels/channels/news/expert-putin-arrest-warrant-issued-over-war-crime-allegations-346981 <p>The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin. The court alleges he is responsible for war crimes, including the unlawful deportation of children from Ukraine to Russia. It says the crimes were committed in Ukraine from 24 February 2022, when Russia launched its full-scale invasion. Moscow has denied allegations of war crimes during the invasion.</p> Fri, 17 Mar 2023 20:07:11 +0000 webfull 188217 at /channels /channels/channels/news/experts-new-us-travel-ban-order-270594 <p><span>“President Trump on Sunday issued a new order indefinitely banning almost all travel to the United States from seven countries, including most of the nations covered by his original travel ban, citing threats to national security posed by letting their citizens into the country.” (</span><em><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/24/us/politics/new-order-bars-almost-all-travel-from-seven-countries.html">The New York Times</a></em><span>)</span></p> Mon, 25 Sep 2017 18:28:00 +0000 webfull 131412 at /channels /channels/news/experts-terrorist-attacks-brussels-march-22-2016-259827 <p>"Explosions rocked the main airport and a subway in Brussels on Tuesday, killing at least 26 people." (<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2016/03/23/world/europe/brussels-airport-explosions.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&clickSource=story-heading&module=span-ab-top-region&region=top-news&WT.nav=top-news">The New York Times</a>)</p> Tue, 22 Mar 2016 13:50:31 +0000 webfull 117536 at /channels /channels/news/experts-south-africa-and-others-leave-icc-264230 <p>“Even as the International Criminal Court (ICC) suffered a blow from yet another country turning against it, Canada is continuing its fight to save it with a campaign of lobbying pressure and promised solutions.” <span>(</span><a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/canada-saddened-by-african-countries-decisions-to-leave-icc-dion/article32873597/">The Globe and Mail</a><span>)</span></p> Fri, 18 Nov 2016 18:22:06 +0000 webfull 123096 at /channels /channels/news/international-day-un-peacekeepers-may-29-252983 <p> Tue, 26 May 2015 14:26:15 +0000 webfull 110115 at /channels /channels/news/paris-attacks-november-13-2015-256734 <p><span>Many people were reported dead Friday night following several separate attacks in and around Paris.</span></p> <p><strong><a href="/law/about/profs/megret-frederic">Frédéric Mégret</a>, Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in the Law of Human Rights and Legal Pluralism, ƻ����Ժ</strong><br /> He can comment on the legal ramifications such as the national emergency and border implications. (English, French)<br /><span><span>frederic [dot] megret</span> [at] <span>mcgill [dot] ca</span></span>, cellphone available</p> Fri, 13 Nov 2015 23:48:23 +0000 webfull 113970 at /channels /channels/news/julian-assange-4-fevrier-2016-258351 <p>"<span>A UN panel will conclude Wikileaks founder Julian Assange is being "arbitrarily detained" in the UK, the Swedish foreign ministry has said.</span><span>" (<a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-35490910">BBC News</a></span><span>)</span></p> Thu, 04 Feb 2016 22:35:00 +0000 webfull 115790 at /channels /channels/news/syrie-hopital-bombarde-258627 <p>"<span>Rescuers wearing hard hats searched through rubble for survivors in northern Syria Monday after airstrikes hit two hospitals and a school building. </span><span>The attacks killed at least 22 people, according to reports. Eight others are missing and presumed dead.</span><span>" (Source: <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2016/02/15/middleeast/syria-hospitals-strike/">CNN</a></span><span>)</span></p> Tue, 16 Feb 2016 13:10:54 +0000 webfull 116105 at /channels