Despite anti-Semitism allegations, German far-right party draws support from small group of Jews
“We are not a religious organization, we are a political organization,” Jews in the AfD leader Wolfgang Fuhl told reporters. Continue reading
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Saskatchewan family pushes for the province to modernize its back braces
By Meaghan Craig Reporter
A renewed call from a Sask. family asking the province to modernize its back braces. Continue reading
German officials begin monitoring far-right party’s youth wing, call it ‘pure racism’
German authorities said they would tighten surveillance of the Alternative for Germany (AfD)’s youth wing amid concerns of extremism. Continue reading
Germany suspends two officers for performing illegal Nazi salute
Police in Germany’s southern state of Bavaria are investigating two officers suspected of performing the illegal Hitler salute. Continue reading
German far-right march brought to an early close by police
The progress of the far-right march had been interrupted several times as counter-protesters blocked the route and police rushed to keep them and the marchers apart. Continue reading
Brampton youth filmmakers raising funds to see their documentary screened in Germany
The documentary was created as part of Reel Youth, a program for teenagers across Canada to build film production skills and learn about communities. Continue reading
16-year-old facing 14 charges in connection to German tourist shooting on Alberta highway: RCMP
A 16-year-old from the Stoney Nakoda First Nation is facing 14 charges in connection to the shooting of a tourist on an Alberta highway. Continue reading
Family confirms missing Manitoba hiker found dead in Alps
By Shannon Cuciz Host, Global News Morning
Family members of a man from Brandon who disappeared more than three weeks ago while hiking alone in the Bavarian Alps are confirming his body has been found. Continue reading
Chrystia Freeland appeals for German support in diplomatic row with Saudi Arabia
The German government, trying to repair its own strained relationship with Riyadh, has been silent on the spat between Canada and Saudi Arabia, drawing criticism from some politicians and rights groups. Continue reading
Remains of Canadian man missing since Aug. 2 found in Bavarian Alps: German police
Police say there was no evidence of foul play. They believe the man, whom they didn’t name, suffered a fatal fall of 60-100 metres while hiking. They say forensic tests will be conducted in Munich to confirm the man’s identity. Continue reading
