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Beirut Reels as Israeli Airstrikes Intensify Amid Expanding Regional Conflict

                                     Smoke rises after an Israeli strike in central Beirut's Bachoura neighbourhood Israeli warplanes struck central Beirut in the early hours of March 18, delivering some of the most intense bombardments the city center has seen in decades. The attacks destroyed residential buildings in densely populated neighborhoods such as Bashoura, Zuqaq al-Blat, and Basta, killing at least six to twelve people according to varying Lebanese authority reports.  The strikes come as the broader conflict widens following Hezbollah’s involvement earlier in the month and escalating tit-for-tat actions between Israel and Iran. Residents described fleeing in the middle of the night—some after receiving evacuation warnings, others with no warning at all—as explosions lit up the capital’s skyline.  Lebanese officials say the attacks targeted both residenti...
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Liberals to Announce New Leader on March 9

 


The Liberal Party of Canada is set to announce its new leader on March 9, 2025. This announcement follows Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's decision to step down as the party leader and prime minister. The party's national board of directors has established the rules for the leadership contest, including a $350,000 entry fee for candidates.

Several prominent figures have expressed interest in running for the leadership position, including Ontario MP Chandra Arya and former Montreal MP Frank Baylis. Other potential candidates include former finance minister Chrystia Freeland, former B.C. premier Christy Clark, and several current cabinet ministers.

The new leader will guide the Liberal Party into the next federal election and will become the prime minister as long as the party remains in power. The leadership race is expected to be a significant event in Canadian politics, with many eyes on the potential candidates and their platforms.


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