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Emergency declared in Canada’s capital amid escalating protests
The mayor of Canada’s capital of Ottawa has declared a state of emergency in response to more than a week of truckers’ protests against COVID restrictions
Ottawa mayor Jim Watson revealed a stark warning that the city was “completely out of control”, with demonstrators outnumbering police.
He said the protests posed a threat to the safety and security of Ottawa residents.
The truckers have immobilised the centre of Ottawa with vehicles and tents blocking roads.
The “Freedom Convoy” began as a movement against a government requirement that the truckers be vaccinated against COVID.
Speaking to Canadian radio station CFRA, Watson stated that the protesters were behaving increasingly “insensitively” by continuously “blaring horns and sirens, [setting off] fireworks and turning it into a party”.
“Clearly, we are outnumbered and we are losing this battle,” he said.
We have to get our city back.”
The mayor did not give specific details about what measures he might impose.
Police however have confirmed that they will be stepping up enforcement, including possible arrests of those seeking to aid the protesters.
A state of emergency will give the city additional powers, including access to equipment required by frontline workers and emergency services.
A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister crashed on Sunday as it was crossing mountain terrain in heavy fog.
The official said the lives of Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian were “at risk following the helicopter crash”, which happened on the way back from a visit to the border with Azerbaijan in Iran’s northwest.
“We are still hopeful but information coming from the crash site is very concerning,” the official told Reuters, speaking on condition of anonymity.
State TV quoted an official as saying at least one passenger and one crew member had been in contact with rescuers. It also said the helicopter had been found, though Iran’s Red Crescent denied this report.
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who holds ultimate power with a final say on foreign policy and Iran’s nuclear programme, sought to reassure Iranians, saying there would be no disruption to state affairs. #iran #trending
Australia’s multimillion-dollar campaign to attract Hollywood productions to its shores appears to be paying off.
The allure of Australia lies not only in its picturesque locations but also in its competitive financial incentives.
The government offers generous rebates and tax breaks to international productions, making it an attractive proposition for filmmakers looking to maximise their budgets.
Despite the recent intake of Hollywood productions down under such as ‘The Fall Guy’ and ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’, Aussie independents are still finding the space to carve their own creative path.
Rob Fantozzi joined the program to discuss the latest in Hollywood, and showcased his own upcoming project – ‘Omerta‘. #featured
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