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Freedom Convoy: Ottawa declares emergency over trucker Covid rules protests
The mayor of Canada’s capital Ottawa has declared a state of emergency in response to more than a week of truckers’ protests against Covid restrictions.
Maida Vale stabbing: Woman stabbed to death and man killed by vehicle
A 43-year-old woman has been stabbed to death and a man killed after being hit by a vehicle in west London.
Connecticut man charged with making racist comment in tirade at smoothie shop
A Connecticut man has been charged with intimidation based on bigotry or bias, breach of peace and criminal trespassing after, authorities said, he hurled a drink and racist insults at employees.
Ukraine tension: Foreign Secretary Liz Truss urges Putin to step back
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has warned Russia that invading Ukraine would lead to a terrible loss of life like the Soviet takeover of Afghanistan.
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Japanese-American internment: “It can’t be undone”
February 21, 2022
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Daniel Jenkins
Eighty years ago, the US government began rounding up Japanese Americans, forcing them to live in prison camps for the remainder of World War Two. Now the younger generation is fighting to make sure this dark chapter is not forgotten, writes Elaine Chong for the BBC.