'Asian Canadians will not be able to fight this alone': Mary Ng on anti-Asian racism

 Canada’s federal minister of small business, export promotion and international trade spoke to Maclean's about the rise of racism against people of Asian descent during the pandemic read more

EDITORIAL: Olympics must not be held at any cost by putting lives in jeopardy

The government has decided to declare a state of emergency for Tokyo, for the third time, amid a fresh wave of COVID-19 infections, only a month or so after the second state of emergency was lifted. read more

African Fusion Cuisine

Chef Beni takes African fusion cuisine to a whole new level. Self-taught, he brings his passion for the flavors of the continent to every dish he creates. It is elevated and still feels like a home cooked meal. @kivu_cafe is where it's at. #PromotionFromTheHeart #ThankYouTwitter pic.twitter.com/wYvi7BLXl5

— Lupita Nyong'o (@Lupita_Nyongo) April 21, 2021

Meng Wanzhou seeks three-month delay to marathon extradition case, citing new evidence from HSBC

Scmp.com But Canadian government lawyers say Meng is trying to turn the extradition hearing into a trial, and the adjournment request should be denied

Officer who fatally shot Daunte Wright resigns, protests turn violent for 3rd night

ABC News - The police officer who shot and killed Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black man, during a traffic stop in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, on Sunday has resigned from her position amid widespread protests.

Police release photos of burglary suspects at Nordstrom on the Mag Mile

Fox32chicago.com CHICAGO - After making one arrest, Chicago police have released photos of six others suspected of smashing through the front door of a Nordstrom store on the Magnificent Mile and running off with purses and other merchandise.

Why ‘Cursed’ Olympics Are Pressing Ahead Amid a Pandemic

NYT - The Games’ organizers say they have a responsibility to hold the event and “build a legacy” for society. But money, national pride and political obduracy are also important drivers.

Ethiopia’s crackdown brings accusations of ethnic cleansing

Allegations of ethnic cleansing that began last fall amid a military crackdown in northern Ethiopia's Tigray region now threaten to engulf the surrounding areas and permanently tarnish the reputation of the country’s nobel prize-winning prime minister. Thousands are dead, tens of thousands have been displaced, and the Ethiopian government is on the defensive. Coletta Wanjohi reports.

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