Sri Lanka
Rampaging elephant tramples bystanders during parade in Sri Lanka
Shocking video captures the moment an elephant taking part in a Buddhist pageant in Sri Lanka ran berserk, injuring at least 18 people. Continue reading
A Canadian arrested abroad has made ‘serious and credible’ allegations of torture, minister told
The name of the Canadian who complained of torture and the country in question were blacked out in the report. Continue reading
Woman who helped Edward Snowden calls on Canada to accept other refugees
Vanessa Rodel, who helped shelter Edward Snowden in Hong Kong, has settled in Montreal. Continue reading
Sri Lanka grapples with mob violence against Muslims following Easter attacks
Violence started with a few shops being stoned in the North Western town of Kuliyapitiya on Sunday. Continue reading
Catholic Church in Sri Lanka holds first regular Sunday Mass since Easter bombings
The Catholic Church in Sri Lanka held the first regular Sunday Mass since the Easter suicide bombings of churches and hotels killed more than 250 people. Continue reading
Calgary Muslim leaders say community is nervous as Ramadan starts
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
Tens of thousands of Muslims in Calgary are observing the start of Ramadan Sunday night. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Properly describing the terror threat means acknowledging religious extremism exists
The federal government needs to make up its mind on this. This is not a point on which one can have it both ways. Continue reading
Sri Lankan catholic services cancelled for 2nd week amid fears of violence
Last week, Muslims were told to stay home for Friday prayers and all of Sri Lanka’s Catholic churches were closed. Continue reading
Sri Lanka lifts ban on social media, a sign of security easing after deadly bombings
The president ended the blocking of Facebook, WhatsApp, YouTube and other popular sites, but asked the public to “act in a responsible manner.” Continue reading
Sri Lanka bans face veils over fear of more attacks by Islamist militants
Authorities in Sri Lanka on Monday banned women from wearing face veils under an emergency law put in place after deadly Easter Sunday attacks by Islamist militants. Continue reading