Congo severs ties with Rwanda, accusing it of backing M23 rebels

The three-year M23 insurgency in eastern Congo has intensified in January with the rebels seizing control of more territory than ever before, prompting the United Nations to warn of the risk of a broader regional war.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/congo-rwanda-diplomatic-ties-rebels-1.7441808?cmp=rss

After Assad, these 3 women are working to build a just and peaceful Syria

Syrian human rights advocates say the role of women in their country's future after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime is non-negotiable.

source https://www.cbc.ca/radio/thecurrent/after-assad-these-3-women-are-working-to-build-a-just-and-peaceful-syria-1.7440729?cmp=rss

Severe North Atlantic storm Éowyn leaves a third of Ireland without power

Emergency crews began cleaning up Saturday after a storm bearing record-breaking winds left at least one person dead and more than a million without power across Ireland and Scotland.

source https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.6623702?cmp=rss