UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay announced last month that the death toll in the Syrian uprising is approaching 70,000.
Death toll in Syria rises
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Israeli airstrike in Syria
An Israeli airstrike inside Syria has heightened the already high tensions in the Middle East.
No "direct military mission" to Mali
Prime Minister Stephen Harper told a press conference on Tuesday that Canada is not considering a “direct military mission” in Mali. He did not, however, rule out other forms of assistance.
No “direct military mission” to Mali
Prime Minister Stephen Harper told a press conference on Tuesday that Canada is not considering a “direct military mission” in Mali. He did not, however, rule out other forms of assistance.
MacKay mulls Mali mission
Defence Minister Peter MacKay has floated the possibility that Canadian troops may be sent to help to train troops in Mali.
Stewart: Get back to peacekeeping
CBC journalist Brian Stewart calls for Canada to once again contribute to UN peacekeeping operations.