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Gvanvapi mosque in the holy city of Varanasi is one of hundreds of mosques and other Muslim sites being targeted by Hindu nationalist groups in India. The petitioners say they want to restore previously destroyed Hindu holy sites, but some historians accuse the groups of aggressively attempting to rewrite history.  …

London Drugs says it is gradually reopening its stores across Western Canada, six days after the retail and pharmacy chain shuttered all locations, due to a cybersecurity incident. Nearly 80 stores in B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba have been closed since April 28. London Drugs is gradually reopening its stores …

This year’s Holocaust Remembrance Day carries a heavier weight than usual for many Jews around the world.  ‘I don’t want to lose my home again,’ says 80-year-old Judith Tzamir. When Hamas fighters invaded southern Israel on Oct. 7, the militant group that rules the Gaza Strip perpetrated the deadliest attack …

Airline president says work stoppages could begin as early as Tuesday at noon MT. Calgary-based airline and union have been negotiating new contract since September. WestJet has issued a 72-hour lockout notice to the union representing the Calgary-based airline’s mechanics. The notice paves the way for a work stoppage to …

One person is dead after a collision on Highway 401 in Milton early Sunday morning, Ontario Provincial Police say. Emergency crews were called for a report of a collision in the eastbound lanes near Guelph Line at around 3:30 a.m. OPP said one person was pronounced dead and another was …

Bringing together over 70 guest brands, house labels, and social enterprises Back and bigger than ever! Returning this May 2 to 9 at Mega Fashion Hall, SM Megamall – Kultura Filipino Design Studio: Made in the Philippines edition. The event is a welcoming, community-based space that fosters connections between like-minded …

Alyssa Valdez, Jema Galanza and Risa Sato celebrate Creamline’s triumph over Chery Tiggo. MANILA, Philippines — On the brink of elimination several times, Creamline time and again found a way to survive. In desperate need of a victory, the Cool Smashers delivered one more time last night with a decisive …

Screengrab from YouTube  Not a laughing stock. An unidentified woman went viral after she sang a popular song called “Problema” by folk singer Freddie Aguilar. There’s nothing special about it. In a video clip posted by Gio., many people on the internet were drawn to the way the woman sang the part of the …

Manny Jacinto as Qimir in ‘The Acolyte’ (Star Wars / Lucasfilm)  MANILA, Philippines — It is the fourth of May weekend, and in true “Star Wars” fashion, Filipino-Canadian Manny Jacinto invites viewers to watch his upcoming starrer “The Acolyte.” The upcoming Disney+ series is a prequel to the popular main …

The Cebu lechon was also recently featured in Netflix’s original series “Street Food.” (Netflix / Release)  MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines will host the first United Nations forum on gastronomy tourism for the Asia-Pacific region in June, a two-day event that seeks to raise awareness on the potential for culinary …