Police make arrests as Canada truckers protests continue

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3 years ago

February 9, 2022

Police in Ottawa police say “volatile” and “determined” demonstrators remain in Canada’s capital after almost two weeks of a trucker-led anti-vaccine mandate protest

The Canadian city of Ottawa is under a state of emergency as police try to contain the protest.

Police have said that up to a quarter of self a-claimed “Freedom” Convoy vehicles have children in them who could be at risk during operations.

Nearly 80 criminal investigations have been opened relating to the protests.

Out of thousands of demonstrators, approximately two dozen arrests have been made.

While the protest has been mostly peaceful, police expressed concern about extremist rhetoric coming from far-right groups at the rally.

There has also been reports of racial and homophobic abuse with protesters dancing on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the National War Memorial.

‘Rust’ will premiere at the Polish film festival, three years after fatal incident

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18 hours ago

October 4, 2024

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The controversial film ‘Rust’, plagued by tragedy since 2021’s fatal on-set shooting involving Alec Baldwin, is finally set to premiere in Europe.

The movie faced extensive delays and legal challenges following the tragic incident that resulted in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

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Biden is “discussing” support for Israel over Iran oil strike

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19 hours ago

October 4, 2024

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The Biden administration believes it’s still “appropriate” for Israel to continue its ground and air attacks on Hezbollah.

The Middle East is a tinder box as Israel retaliates to Iran’s bombing earlier this week as well as fighting Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis in Gaza, Lebanon and Yemen. But what are the economic and geo-political implications? #featured #trending

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Israel weighs response to Iran, Biden says he would not back nuclear site strikes

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October 4, 2024

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After Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel–the country is weighing its response.

Tensions in the Middle East are surging after Iran launched a missile attack on Israel, marking a significant escalation in the region’s ongoing conflict.

This development has raised concerns about broader military confrontations, with global powers closely monitoring the situation.

The attack has intensified fears of a wider regional war, as Israel responds with its own military actions.

Ruthie Blum, a former adviser at the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a senior contributing editor at JNS, and the co-host of “Israel Undiplomatic” on JNS TV joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.

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