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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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Mark Carney to Contest Nepean Seat in Upcoming Election

Mark Carney, the leader of the Liberal Party and former governor of the Bank of Canada, has announced his candidacy for the Ottawa riding of Nepean in the upcoming federal election. This decision follows the party's recent revocation of Chandra Arya's nomination, who has represented the riding since 2015. Carney's move to run in Nepean places him in close proximity to Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, who is seeking re-election in the neighboring riding of Carleton. The election is set to take place on April 28, marking a pivotal moment in Canadian politics. 

Carney's candidacy is expected to bring significant attention to the Nepean riding, as he aims to secure a seat in the House of Commons while leading the Liberal Party's campaign.

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