How the Red Sea shipping crisis could raise the cost of almost everything | About That
Recent attacks on ships launched by Yemen’s Houthi militia group have threatened one of the world’s most crucial trade routes — the Suez Canal. As several shipping companies divert their vessels, About That producer Lauren Bird explains the economic ramifications…
About That: UN ceasefire vote #shorts
The United Nations General Assembly voted overwhelmingly in favour of demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza — including some of Israel’s biggest allies. Andrew Chang breaks down the vote. #Israel #Gaza #Hamas #Canada »»» Subscribe to CBC News to…
Are Israel and the United States at odds over Gaza? | Front Burner
As Israel renews its assault on Gaza, the U.S. has objections over the impact on civilians, border crossings and more. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: Connect with CBC News Online: For breaking news, video, audio and…
Vermont man charged in shooting of 3 Palestinian students
A Vermont man pleaded not guilty to attempted murder Monday in connection with the weekend shooting of three college students of Palestinian descent in Burlington, Vt. It is now being investigated as a possible hate crime. »»» Subscribe to CBC…
How Edmontonians with ties to Gaza and Israel are taking action
The conflict in the Middle East has affected many Canadians, particularly those who have family or strong ties in Israel and Gaza. Edmonton AM host Mark Connolly spoke with two Edmontonians to learn more about their experience and how they…
The ceasefire debate | Front Burner
Protests around the world have called for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. What would that look like, and why is it being rejected? »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: Connect with CBC News Online: For breaking…
‘I’m saving my daughters but leaving my parents behind,’ says Canadian who fled Gaza
Rosemary Barton speaks with Mohammed-sharif Alghusain who fled Gaza to Montreal this weekend. Alghusain says he feels guilty about leaving his parents behind, but couldn’t risk his seven-year-old diabetic daughter’s health in the war-torn strip. “There’s no hospitals … there’s…
‘It’s unsettling to be a Jewish student right now,’ says Concordia student
Rosemary Barton Live speaks to Ora Bar, a student at Concordia University in Montreal, about last week’s violent altercation on campus involving several people who align with opposing sides of the conflict in Israel and Gaza. “We need to create…
The Israel-Hamas war is having an impact on hate in Canada
Prime Minister Trudeau says Canadians are “scared in our own streets.” Police forces in many Canadian cities are reporting an increase in hate-related incidents since the war in Gaza began. About That producer Lauren Bird explains. »»» Subscribe to CBC…
Many of the dead in Gaza are children. Why? | About That
As many as 40 per cent of the deaths so far in the war between Israel and Hamas are children, according to Gaza’s Health Authority. Andrew Chang breaks down why, amid a gruelling war and crumbling health-care system, children are…