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First Look'Senseless' shooting in Canada kills 16 peopleThe rampage in Canada, where mass shootings are rare, is a "heavy burden" amid efforts against COVID-19, said Nova Scotia鈥檚 premier.
Democracy around the world is down but not out. Test case: Brazil.Brazil has quickly veered away from democracy, by some measures聽鈥� part of a global wave of 鈥渁utocratization.鈥� But the trend isn鈥檛 inevitable.
First LookCanada responds to Trump order blocking N95 mask exportsCanadians across the political spectrum expressed anger and disappointment that President Trump blocked shipments of N95 masks from the United States.
First LookWhy US placed a $15 million bounty on Venezuela's MaduroThe Trump administration has placed a $15 million reward for the arrest of Venezuelan President Maduro for drug trafficking.聽The indictment of a ruling head of state is highly unusual.聽
In El Salvador, quick COVID-19 response fuels fears of an iron fistEl Salvador鈥檚 President Nayib Bukele was one of Latin America鈥檚 first to take strong measures against COVID-19, prompting both praise and concern.
A health officer with a fan club? Meet Canada鈥檚 Dr. Bonnie.In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, Dr. Bonnie Henry, British Columbia鈥檚 provincial health officer, has become beloved across Canada.
Focus2,000 miles, 72 hours, a tough choice: Asylum in Guatemala, or go home?Guatemala has received some 800 Central American asylum-seekers under an Asylum Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. But can its asylum system keep up?
A day without women? Mexico鈥檚 strike against femicide.Women across Mexico went on strike Monday, calling attention to growing alarm about violence against women.
Caught in the middle: How Mexico became Trump鈥檚 wallU.S. has transformed migration and asylum-seeking in recent years, with help from Mexico 鈥撀燿espite its president鈥檚 vow to protect migrants鈥� rights.
First LookHoward Buffett donates $200 million to rid Colombia of cocaineThe global philanthropist wants to support Colombia's security forces and help farmers transition from coca聽鈥� the raw material for cocaine 鈥撀爐o cacao for making chocolate.聽But some worry corruption and criminal gangs are too entrenched.
Brazil takes a page from China, taps facial recognition to solve crimeIn much of the world citizens are speaking out against facial recognition technology. Brazil appears poised to embrace it in the name of security.
Books before borders: Letter from a library on the US-Canada boundaryThe Haskell Free Library serves both U.S. and Canadian publics, but today鈥檚 border issues have made its mission more difficult.
First LookCan planting trees in Rio De Janeiro make it cooler?As global temperatures rise, more people are getting creative with solutions to cool off. In Rio De Janeiro, that means more shady "fresh islands."
After a deadly year, some Mexicans ask AMLO: When is change coming?AMLO, as Mexico鈥檚 president is known, vowed to reduce violence and protect human rights. One year in, many say they鈥檙e still waiting for change.
Yesterday, he sang for guerrillas. Today, he鈥檚 one town鈥檚 mayor.Guillermo Torres is the newly elected mayor of Turbaco, Colombia, and a former FARC combatant, highlighting the country鈥檚 difficult road toward peace.
In separation of church and state, which institution is being protected?Quebec has banned some public workers from displaying religious symbols on the job, prompting debate over what needs more protection, church or state.
First LookAfter 10 years, Haitian farmers receive payment for landFollowing the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, local farmers' land was taken to boost new developments. Now, those farmers are receiving reimbursement.聽
FocusBehind Latin America鈥檚 protests, a fading faith in democracyLatin America鈥檚 wave of protests this fall each had unique catalysts. But many share a common root: deep and growing discontent with democracy.
For Canada, airliner tragedy in Iran is deeply personalThe crash of the Ukrainian passenger jet in Iran hit Canada and its large Iranian community hard, as most of those aboard had ties to the country.
First LookColombia鈥檚 conflict spills over to museum of memoryTo move forward, Colombia must reconcile with its violent past. The Museum of Memory was supposed to help but it is showing the need for more healing.
