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The lawsuit filed by a group of Palestinians and American relatives accuses the State Department of providing loopholes for Israel to avoid U.S. law restricting aid to foreign militaries over human rights abuses, despite warnings about civilian deaths in Gaza. Former State Department officials and crafters of the Leahy law are backing the lawsuit, which aims to hold the federal government accountable for enforcing U.S. law. The lawsuit details obstacles created by the State Department...

Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson was released from prison in Greenland and will not be extradited to Japan, where he faced a 15-year sentence. Japan had requested his extradition for obstructing a whaling ship's duties in 2010. Watson, founder of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, was arrested in Greenland in July and is now free to return home after the Danish Justice Ministry's decision. Full Article

The Conservative party has won the B.C. federal byelection amidst political turmoil in Ottawa. The video failed to load, but the article highlights the victory of the Conservatives in the byelection. The win comes at a time of uncertainty and challenges in the Canadian political landscape. Full Article

Sue Dewar's cartoon from December 17, 2024, is highlighted in this video. The content of the cartoon is not specified, but viewers are encouraged to watch other videos from the team. The video is intended to entertain and engage the audience with Sue Dewar's humorous and thought-provoking illustrations. Full Article

Manhattan Judge Juan M. Merchan refused to dismiss U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's hush money conviction, despite the Supreme Court's recent ruling on presidential immunity, with the case's future remaining uncertain. Trump's lawyers have raised other arguments for dismissal, and a sentencing date is still undetermined. Prosecutors insist the conviction should stand, stemming from Trump's falsifying business records in relation to a $130,000 US hush money payment to Stormy Daniels in 2016. Full Article

Chrystia Freeland's resignation as Canada's finance minister is notable in the country's history of turbulent departures from the position. The video discussing her exit failed to load, but it highlights the significance of her departure in the current political landscape. Despite the lack of further details, Freeland's resignation stands out among past finance minister resignations. Full Article