It imposes a sentence of 10 to 15 years for same-sex relations and a prison term of one to three years for people who undergo or perform gender-transition surgeries and for “intentional practice of effeminacy.” FILE – Supporters of the Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr sign a pledge to stand against homosexuality or LGBTQ, outside a … Read more
The Donetsk and Kharkiv regions have seen fierce clashes in recent weeks. Ukrainian servicemen ride on an armored personnel carrier (APC) in a field near Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region, on April 27, 2024, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.Photo by GENYA SAVILOV /AFP via Getty Images KYIV, Ukraine — Russian drones early Sunday struck the … Read more
Hamas, meanwhile, said Saturday it was reviewing a new Israeli proposal for a ceasefire, which came in response to a Hamas proposal from two weeks ago. Relatives and supporters of hostages taken captive by Palestinian militants in Gaza during the October 7 attacks hold placards and wave national flags during a demonstration calling for their … Read more
Grid failure is a big deal. Nathan Neudorf is the Alberta government minister tasked with the gnarly job of restructuring the province’s electricity system Nathan Neudorf, Alberta’s Minister for Affordability and Utilities with Premier Danielle Smith in the background. “B.C., Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec export a billion dollars (of electricity) a year. Why don’t we?” … Read more
Students across the United States are calling for universities to separate themselves from any companies that are advancing Israel’s military efforts in Gaza — and in some cases from Israel itself. Pictures of kidnapped Israelis are placed beside a pro-Palestinian protest encampment on the campus of Columbia University on April 26, 2024 in New York … Read more
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Up Next The prime minister has refused to rule out a General Election in July amid fears of a Tory wipeout in local elections this week. It came as former health minister Dan Poulter MP announced he … Read more
Prince Albert Grand Council and the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency have joined forces to fight the prevalence of human caused wildfires and grass fires in northern areas. Firefighters from the La Ronge Regional Fire Department battle blazes in northern Saskatchewan in May 2023.Photo by La Ronge Regional Fire Department /SUPPLIED Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) … Read more
Bill 103 compels all public schools, colleges and universities to recognize sign languages, and they must develop an accessibility plan. This triple exposure file photo shows ASL interpreter Karen Nurkowski from Saskatchewan Deaf and Hard of Hearing, translating during a COVID-19 news conference in Regina on March 4, 2020.Photo by BRANDON HARDER /Regina Leader-Post The … Read more
Ronnie O’Sullivan begun his three-session clash with Ryan Day on Sunday morning (Picture: Getty Images) Ronnie O’Sullivan is ahead but not entirely comfortable in his second round clash with Ryan Day at the Crucible, leading 5-3 after the opening session. It was a blistering start from the Rocket, knocking in breaks of 123 and 84 … Read more
Chelsea players were furious after being denied a 96th-minute winner (Picture: Getty) Chelsea star Noni Madueke shouted in the face of referee Craig Pawson and had to be dragged away in ugly scenes after Saturday’s 2-2 at Aston Villa. The Blues were controversially denied a 96th-minute winner at Villa Park after a long VAR check, … Read more