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Syria's Deadliest Days: Over 1,000 Killed in Clashes and Revenge Killings

In a tragic escalation of violence, over 1,000 people have lost their lives in Syria during two days of intense clashes and revenge killings. The conflict erupted between Syrian security forces and loyalists of ousted President Bashar al-Assad, with sectarian violence targeting the Alawite community, a key support base of the former regime. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that the death toll includes 745 civilians, 125 government security personnel, and 148 militants. The violence has left areas like Latakia without electricity and water, further deepening the humanitarian crisis. The revenge killings, primarily carried out by Sunni Muslim gunmen, have devastated Alawite villages, with reports of targeted shootings, looting, and arson. Thousands have fled to the mountains seeking safety, while bodies remain unburied in the streets of towns like Baniyas. This marks one of the deadliest episodes in Syria's 14-year conflict, raising fears of further inst...

Bloc Québécois Initiates Talks to Topple Liberal Government After Missed Deadline

 

The Bloc Québécois is poised to initiate discussions with other political parties to bring down the minority Liberal government. This move comes after the Liberals failed to meet a crucial deadline to pass two key bills. Bloc Leader Yves-François Blanchet had set the deadline last month, warning that failure to comply would lead to serious political consequences.

The two bills in question are pivotal for the Bloc, with one focusing on safeguarding supply management in trade negotiations. Despite having government support, this bill is still under Senate review. The Bloc’s decision to proceed with talks signals a significant escalation in political tensions, potentially leading to a vote of no confidence and triggering an election.

Blanchet’s firm stance underscores the Bloc’s commitment to its legislative priorities and its readiness to challenge the Liberal government’s stability. As discussions begin, the political landscape in Ottawa is set for a period of heightened uncertainty and strategic maneuvering.

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