Tempers flare as counter-protesters outnumber attendees at far-right rally in Toronto
There was a heavy police presence in the area as officers tried to prevent clashes. Continue reading
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World remembers Holocaust horrors amid revival of anti-Semitic violence
Recent surveys show that knowledge of the atrocities during World War II is declining. Continue reading
Far-right surge hits Spain for first time as Vox party wins seats in Andalusia
Spain’s far-right Vox party won 12 seats in Andalusia Sunday — the first electoral success for the far-right in the country since the 1970s. Continue reading
The forgotten Muslim soldiers who fought in First World War trenches for the Allies
The British Royal Legion estimates that some 885,000 Muslims supported the Allied effort in the First World War, serving in Europe, the Mediterranean, the Middle East and North Africa. Continue reading
Discussion, listening critical in disarming extremism, sexism: TEDxCalgary speakers
“Keep your ears open, talk to young people and don’t assume you’re the expert because you’re an adult.” Continue reading
Gab.com — the website suspected Pittsburgh synagogue shooter frequented — is fighting to stay online
The website where the suspected Pittsburgh synagogue gunman posted anti-Semitic views said it was “working around the clock” to stay online. Continue reading
Far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro wins Brazil’s presidential election
Far-right lawmaker Jair Bolsonaro won Brazil’s presidential election on Sunday, promising to clean up politics, shrink the state and crack down on crime. Continue reading
Poland’s eurosceptic ruling party makes modest gains in regional election
The Law and Justice party won some 32.3 per cent of votes for provincial assemblies, compared with 26.9 per cent in a vote four years earlier. Continue reading
Three arrested in violent clashes after far-right Proud Boys speech in New York City
The violence Friday night followed a speech by Gavin McInnes, the founder of the Proud Boys, at the Metropolitan Republican Club. The male-only Proud Boys describe themselves as “western chauvinists.” Continue reading
Education or ‘traditional values’?: Brazil faces stark choice in presidential election
Brazil will choose between a far-right, anti-corruption crusader and a left-leaning education advocate when they vote in the second round of their presidential election. Continue reading