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“Utter BS”: Sajjan responds to allegations he instructed Canadian special forces to rescue Afghan SikhsSpeaking in Vancouver, B.C., on Thursday, former defence minister Harjit Sajjan addressed a report by the Globe and Mail that he instructed special forces to rescue Afghan Sikhs, calling the allegations “utter BS.”CanadaJun 27
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Canada still struggling with Gaza visa program delaysWhile Canada has implemented a visa program to help loved ones of Palestinians in Gaza escape, it has been criticized for lengthy processing delays. Mackenzie Gray explains what the holdup is, how the program is expanding, and how this compares to initiatives helping Ukrainians and Afghans.Global NationalMay 27
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‘My family is free’: Calgary airport hosts tearful reunion for Afghan refugeesHundreds of refugees touched down in Calgary Friday on a chartered flight from Afghanistan. After a warm Calgary welcome, many are carrying on to destinations across Canada. But about 40 of them will now call Calgary home — and on this International Women’s Day their arrival can’t come soon enough. Sarah Offin explains.Global News Hour at 6 CalgaryMar 8
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Female Afghani students seeking, competing for scholarships in CanadaThis week marks one year since the Taliban banned women in Afghanistan from attending post-secondary schools. It’s part of a crackdown on women and girls’ rights, where they are not allowed to learn, work or even go to beauty salons. To escape all of this, a growing number of female Afghan students are seeking scholarships...CanadaDec 24, 2023
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Global National: Dec. 24In tonight’s top story: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is dismissing reports that the U.S. has convinced Israel to not expand its military offensive in Gaza. “Israel is a sovereign state,” Netanyahu told his cabinet on Sunday, adding that “Our decisions are not dictated by external pressures.” Also, in the Middle East, the Taliban marks...CanadaDec 24, 2023
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Canadian government faces backlash for Afghan Monument design choiceThe selection of the design for the National Monument to the Mission in Afghanistan by the Trudeau government has sparked controversy. The decision-making process for this monument has come under fire, with plans for a separate military tribute in Ottawa already in motion. The House of Commons Veterans Affairs Committee has even issued a motion...CanadaNov 11, 2023
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Afghans facing deportation from Pakistan seeking move to CanadaMore than one million Afghan refugees fled to Pakistan after the Taliban retook control of Afghanistan in 2021. Now all these people face deportation as part of Pakistan’s new anti-migrant crackdown. As Touria Izri reports, some of them are waiting for Canada to process their refugee applications, as pressure mounts on the Immigration, Refugees and...Global NationalNov 1, 2023
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Another earthquake strikes western Afghanistan, destroying more homesAfghan villagers who were asleep in tents after their homes were toppled by an earthquake on Saturday, were jolted awake Wednesday by a second 6.3 magnitude aftershock. In Chah Aab, the village’s some 500 houses were reduced to rubble and residents were in shock.Oct 11, 2023
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Afghans desperate to reunite with families 2 years after Taliban takeoverThis week, Global News is highlighting stories of Afghans struggling to survive and start over. Shogofa Danish begins our series on life under the Taliban.WorldAug 13, 2023
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‘I wonder if I should sell one of my kidneys’: Cash-strapped Afghans struggle under Taliban ruleTwo years after the Taliban took over Afghanistan again, the country’s economy has been pushed to the brink of collapse, with most of Afghanistan’s population now living in poverty. Shogofa Danish looks at the struggle to survive under Taliban rule.Global NationalAug 14, 2023
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Nearly 2 years into Taliban rule, Ottawa protest demands justice for Afghan women and girlsIn Ottawa, a crowd marched on Parliament Hill for the rights of people in Afghanistan. This week marks two years since Kabul’s violent fall to Taliban forces. That takeover has proved particularly frustrating for women and girls. As Touria Izri reports, protesters are calling for action.CanadaAug 13, 2023
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ISIS claims responsibility for deadly suicide bombing at pro-Taliban rally in PakistanWARNING: Video contains disturbing images not suitable for all viewers. Discretion is advised. At least 54 people were killed when an alleged suicide bomber detonated their device at a political rally in Pakistan’s northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Sunday, police said. An Afghan branch of Islamic State (ISIS) has claimed responsibility for the bombing.WorldJul 31, 2023
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Fate of Afghan refugees in Pakistan uncertain with fears of arrest and deportationThe Canadian government is concerned about the fate of some of the thousands of Afghan refugees living in Pakistan, who escaped out of fear of arrest or even death at the hands of the Taliban who now rule Afghanistan. But now, Pakistani authorities are questioning their right to be in the country, leading Afghan nationals...WorldJul 15, 2023
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Global National: July 15The Canadian military is mobilizing to help B.C. fight against fires that have already burned thousands of square kilometres of forest in the province, already making this the worst fire season the province has ever seen. In Winnipeg, a determined group of protestors remain defiant in the face of a court order to stop a...Global NationalJul 15, 2023
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Taliban orders closure of Afghan beauty salons in latest restriction against womenAfghanistan’s Taliban administration ordered beauty salons to close within a month on Tuesday, according to its morality ministry. The order is the latest shrinking of access to public places for Afghan women, following 2021’s closure of almost all girls’ high schools and the banning of women from university.Jul 6, 2023
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Russia recruits Afghan special forces for Ukraine warWith the Russian military seeing significant losses on the battlefield of its war in Ukraine, the Kremlin appears to be looking for recruits outside Russia. Touria Izri and Shogofa Danish speak with former Afghan special forces, who say their comrades have now taken up arms to fight for Russia in Ukraine.Global NationalMay 10, 2023
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Global National: May 10Fire-ravaged Alberta is bracing for more hot, dry weather, which could further fuel more than 70 active wildfires across the province. We hear from a couple whose property was devastated by the flames, and why they’re now too afraid to leave. In an effort to expedite the process, the federal government will soon allow Canadians...Global NationalMay 10, 2023
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U.S. Department of Defense confirms senior ISIS leader killedThe Pentagon has confirmed a senior ISIS leader responsible for a deadly attack on Americans and Afghans during the U-S withdrawal from Afghanistan has been killed.WorldApr 26, 2023
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‘It’s about building a strong economy for the future’: Trudeau responds to federal budget questionsPrime Minister Justin Trudeau visits the Univeristy of Manitoba in Winnipeg on Wednesday to promote his government’s federal budget. Trudeau responded to concerns regarding issues like assistance for Afghan refugees, Indigenous communities’ right to natrual resources, and inflation challenges facing families.CanadaApr 12, 2023
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Afghan refugee reunites with dog in B.C.More than a year ago, hundreds of pets from Afghanistan landed in B.C., as their owners prepared to escape the return of Taliban rule. Many of the animals were adopted by new families but as Travis Prasad reports, one dog and its owner have been reunited after a long and complicated journey.Mar 12, 2023