Terrorism: Canada declares the US Proud Boys a terrorist organization - by N'dea Yancey-Bragg

The Canadian government added the Proud Boys, an extremist group with ties to white nationalism, to its list of terrorist organizations.

Public Safety Minister Bill Blair announced Wednesday the Proud Boys were one of 13 groups now designated as terrorist organizations, including the Russian Imperial Movement and two neo-Nazi groups — the Atomwaffen Division and The Base.

“Canada will not tolerate ideological, religious or politically motivated acts of violence,” Blair said. Amid much debate about the impact of digitalisation in a globalised world, women have been largely invisible. The EU is the global actor that could change that.

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Britain: How could a second referendum on Brexit be organized?

How could a second UK referendum on Brexit be organised?

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Russia: Sochi concerns coming in overturned by praise going out from USA officials

After heading into the Sochi, with all the concerns about security, preparation and politics, U.S. Olympic Committee officials went to great lengths to praise these much-maligned Games in their closing news conference.

"They've done a phenomenal job," said USOC chairman Larry Probst, mentioning everything from smooth transportation to Vladimir Putin's presence throughout the previous 15 days. "(Putin) has really owned these Games," he said.

Amid #SochiProblems, big and small, the most expensive Games in history at $51 billion, the U.S. delegation will leave Russia with few complaints. "We are very, very impressed," CEO Scott Blackmun said.

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