Global National: Sept. 23

Israel and Lebanon are moving one step closer to entering an all-out war, with Israel unleashing dozens of rockets into Lebanon, and Hezbollah firing back. The warning to civilians, and the precautions being taken in northern Israel as tensions escalate in the Middle East. It’s been three years since Michael Kovrig was finally released and arrived back to Canada. He was held for 1,019 days in Chinese detainment, accused of espionage without evidence. Now, he’s recounting his nightmare to Global’s Jeff Semple, revealing the moment he was detained; what it was like to be in solitary confinement; and what kept him strong. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is at the United Nations (UN) in New York, k, making the case that helping Haiti, which is mired in deep poverty, a lack security, and gang violence, should be a top priority. How Trudeau’s solution that doesn’t involve cash from Canada. And finally, fireweed is one of the first plants to grow after an area has been scorched by flames. Now, a Calgary company has created a beer from that plant as a way to help protect Canadian forests.