Sunday, October 15, 2023

Poland's opposition declares victory after exit poll shows ruling conservatives losing majority

A person gestures the peace sign.

Polish opposition leader Donald Tusk declared the beginning of a new era for his country after opposition parties appeared to have won enough votes in Sunday's election to oust the governing nationalist conservative party.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/poland-election-1.6997086?cmp=rss

IOC warns countries that block athletes for political reasons risk harming Olympic host bids

Former Croatian President waves country's flag during 2022 Men's World Cup.

Countries that exclude athletes from competing for political reasons risk harming their plans to host an Olympic Games, the International Olympic Committee said Sunday.



source https://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/ioc-warning-blocking-athletes-political-reasons-risk-olympic-bids-1.6996793?cmp=rss

Why Canada is becoming the focus of India's concerns about the Sikh separatist movement

A Canadian flag and a yellow flag with blue lettering that says Khalistan are flown in front of a storefront on a downtown Toronto street.

The history of tensions surrounding Sikh separatism in India and abroad goes back decades, but experts say Canada is seen as the country where the movement is the strongest. As a result, it's drawn sharp criticism from India, especially in the face of Justin Trudeau’s recent allegations about India's involvement in the killing of a Canadian Sikh leader.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/canada-india-khalistan-sikh-separatism-1.6983554?cmp=rss

Professor stands by attending controversial Russian conference

An older woman, sitting at a desk, gestures while speaking.

A University of Manitoba professor is under fire for attending an event organized by a Russian think-tank on Canada's sanctions list for spreading disinformation — during which, critics say, she helped Moscow's propaganda efforts against Ukraine. But Radhika Desai says she's done nothing wrong.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/radhika-desai-valdai-russia-ukraine-1.6995250?cmp=rss