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Airstrikes destroy Canadian-supported medical clinic in Aleppo

The Canadian branch of a medical non-profit reports that one of its clinics in Aleppo, Syria, has been destroyed, and is pointing the finger at airstrikes by Russian and regime forces. More Apr 29 read comments video

• Rebels shell mosque in Aleppo as truce declared for other parts of Syria Apr 29
• At least 60 die in airstrikes in Syria's Aleppo, including Medecins Sans Frontieres-supported hospital Apr 28 video audio

Philippine military hopeful raids may spur hostage release

The Philippine military is hoping an operation against Abu Sayyaf militants may put enough pressure on the group to force it to release some hostages. The military warns, however, the group will likely be reluctant to free Westerners, including Canadian Robert Hall. More Apr 29

• Analysis A hostage's death in the Philippines tests a new government Apr 27 video
• RCMP launches investigation to bring John Ridsdel killers to Canadian justice Apr 27

NDP MP Nathan Cullen recalls the day he was kidnapped in Ecuador

The beheading of John Ridsdel this week in the Philippines brings back disturbing memories for NDP MP Nathan Cullen, who was kidnapped at gunpoint while working with a small NGO in Ecuador more than 20 years ago. More Apr 29 video

• Watch Nathan Cullen's kidnapping ordeal 10:11
• Philippine military hopeful raids may spur hostage release Apr 29
• Abu Sayyaf has 25-year record of kidnappings and bombings Apr 27 video

For Trump, being more 'presidential' could be a mistake

American politics has, by now, heard about “Lyin’ Ted” and “Crooked Hillary.” But politicos are still waiting to get acquainted with “Presidential” Donald. That is, if he actually exists, Matt Kwong writes. More Apr 29 read comments video

• Donald Trump protesters, supporters clash violently outside California rally Apr 29 video
• Analysis Donald Trump taps into anger about U.S. misadventures in the world: Keith Boag Apr 28