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Former UN Human Rights Chief says we must be bolder in calling out world leaders
In a well-known 2016 speech in diplomatic circles, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein called out powerful world leaders. But he laments a “fearfulness” currently within the UN. IDEAS producer Mary Lynk sits down for a rare feature interview to reveal the story behind the moment when breaking conventional rules was imperative.
Ideas ||
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Conservative caucus backs Scheer as interim leader amid private school backlash
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Catharine Tunney
News -Politics ||
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The highlights and hidden gems of podcasting in 2019
Podcast News ||
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How a Minnesota man brought Roxette to the U.S. with a single CD
As It Happens ||
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Bob McDonald's blog
Climate models have been right all along, new study says
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Bob McDonald
Quirks & Quarks |
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Podcast: Former hockey pros describe the sport's dark side
Front Burner |
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Oilsands assignment prompts Alberta school to cancel dance after parent threatens teacher
As It Happens |
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Our devices cheat us out of solitude, says author
Spark |
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Afghans will not be surprised by documents alleging U.S. failures in war, says activist
The Current ||
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KonMari not working? Expert organizer identifies 7 emotional blocks that will help you finally declutter
Tapestry |
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Books by Margaret Atwood, Antoni Porowski & Faith Erin Hicks win 2019 Goodreads Choice Awards
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CBC Books
Books ||
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The most successful civilizations have always been the most open-minded: author
The Current ||
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Why a Nobel Peace Prize winner is defending her country in court, against a charge of genocide
The Sunday Edition ||
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Scientists surprised to discover women lacking olfactory bulbs can smell just fine
Quirks & Quarks |
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Michael Kovrig's release requires same level of diplomacy he practised in China, boss says
As It Happens ||
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Journalist who covered Srebrenica massacre 'astounded' Peter Handke received Nobel Prize
As It Happens |
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Merriam-Webster declares 'they' its 2019 word of the year
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Associated Press
Books ||
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Brazilian novelist Julián Fuks on exile, identity and dictatorship
Writers & Company ||
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'Surreal feeling' as cruise ship awaits news of missing in New Zealand eruption, says Canadian tourist
The Current ||
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Personal Essay
How to find the holiday spirit while someone is tailgating you
The Doc Project ||
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Toronto busker and new dad gets surprised with big Christmas payday — watch
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Jennifer Van Evra
Q -Blog ||
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The only woman at D-Day: What Martha Gellhorn's letters reveal about the trailblazing war correspondent
Day 6 ||