Pence Calls for HHS Secretary Kennedy to Step Down
Former VP Mike Pence demands Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. resign, citing failure on pro-life promises. The controversy centers on a safety review of the abortion pill mifepristone.
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Saskatoon family desperate to bring sisters from Afghanistan
A Saskatoon family is in a race against time to bring two sisters to safety in Canada as the Taliban's oppression of women intensifies. Read their urgent story and the bureaucratic hurdles they face.
UN Calls on Taliban to End Ban on Afghan Women
The United Nations has issued a formal call for the Taliban to reverse its ban on Afghan women working in UN offices in Afghanistan. This move highlights the ongoing human rights crisis under the de facto authorities.
Quebec abortion clinic buffer zone law challenged in court
Final arguments are being heard in a Montreal court challenge against Quebec's law requiring protesters to stay 50 metres from abortion clinics. The case tests the balance between access and protest rights.
5 Dead in Afghan-Pakistan Border Firefight
An overnight exchange of fire between Afghan and Pakistani forces along the border has resulted in five fatalities and eight injuries. Officials confirm the incident in Spin Boldak.
Pakistan, Afghanistan exchange heavy fire along border
Officials report a significant exchange of fire along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. Details on the incident and regional tensions are emerging. Read the latest updates.
Afghan Women's Desperate Abortion Methods Revealed
A new report details the extreme dangers Afghan women face seeking abortions under Taliban rule, including horrific traditional methods. Read the full story on the human rights crisis.
Taliban carries out public execution in Afghan stadium
Afghanistan's Taliban rulers executed a man in a public sports stadium, underscoring their strict interpretation of Sharia law. Read the latest details on this controversial act.
Trump pledges permanent migration halt from poor countries
U.S. President Donald Trump announces permanent migration pause from poorer countries following National Guard shooting. Get the latest details on this major policy shift.
CIA-linked Afghan national in National Guard shooting
Two National Guard members critically wounded in D.C. ambush. Suspect, an Afghan national with CIA ties, entered U.S. in 2021. Investigation ongoing.
Late-Term Abortions in Canada: The Uneasy Debate
Chris Selley explores the complex reactions to late-term abortion realities in Canada. Discover why this medical procedure sparks intense debate even among pro-choice advocates.
Pakistani Airstrikes Kill 10 in Afghanistan
Afghanistan reports Pakistani airstrikes killed 10 people, mostly children, in Khost province. International tensions rise as locals bury victims.
Award-winning doc puts Afghan women's rights in spotlight
Vancouver filmmaker Brishkay Ahmed's award-winning documentary 'In the Room' streams free on NFB, featuring powerful conversations with Afghan women about resilience and rights.
Afghan women build self-sufficiency through jewelry craft
In Afghanistan's Badakhshan province, a Canadian-backed initiative teaches women jewelry-making, fostering economic independence and cultural pluralism. Discover how craft builds belonging.
South Carolina Considers Nation's Strictest Abortion Bill
South Carolina legislators are examining what could become the most restrictive abortion legislation in the United States as opponents continue challenging limits. Stay informed on this developing story.
Canadian soldier overcomes losing legs in Afghanistan
Maj. Mark Campbell recounts surviving two deaths after an IED explosion in Afghanistan that took his legs, continuing to serve for 35 years in the Canadian Armed Forces. Read his inspiring story of resilience.
Students plant 1,300 flags for fallen soldiers
Business students from Villanova create powerful visual memorial ahead of Remembrance Day, planting flags to honour each Canadian soldier lost in Afghanistan.
Afghan female students escape deportation, arrive in Regina
Three young Afghan women facing deportation from Pakistan have safely arrived in Regina, where they'll continue their education thanks to Canadian supporters.
6.3 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Northern Afghanistan
A significant earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale has rocked northern Afghanistan, with strong tremors felt in neighboring countries and concerns rising about potential casualties in vulnerable communities.
6.3 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Northern Afghanistan
A significant 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck northern Afghanistan, sending tremors across the region. Get the latest details on damage reports, casualty counts, and international response efforts.
Ontario's Deborah Sullivan named 2025 Silver Cross Mother
The Royal Canadian Legion has selected Deborah Sullivan from Pembroke, Ontario, as Canada's 2025 National Silver Cross Mother, honoring her son's ultimate sacrifice in Afghanistan and her ongoing advocacy for veterans.
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