Derek Stoffel

A Palestinian man holds a girl at a hospital in the northern Gaza Strip. Medics said she was injured in shelling at a U.N-run school sheltering Palestinian refugees on July 24, 2014.

After civilians are killed at a UN school in Gaza, Palestinians wonder if any place is safe

At least 15 Palestinians died and more than 200 were injured on Thursday in an attack at a UN school in the Gaza Strip. Israel and Hamas blame each other, and UN officials say "no place is safe."

After civilians are killed at a UN school in Gaza, Palestinians wonder if any place is safe

It's Canada Day! Canadians living abroad remember their favo(u)rite traditions

It's Canada Day! Canadians living abroad remember their favo(u)rite traditions

Protesters reject the agreement between Ukraine and Russia

Protesters reject the agreement between Ukraine and Russia
Sevastopol

Uncertainly looms as Crimea creeps closer to secession

Uncertainly looms as Crimea creeps closer to secession

Egypt Crisis: President Morsi Ousted by Military

Egypt Crisis: President Morsi Ousted by Military

Egyptian Army Issues Ultimatum Following Widespread Protests Demanding President Morsi Resign

Egypt's armed forces have given the country's politicians 48 hours to start working together or face an army intervention. The warning came on the heels of widespread protests in Egypt demanding that Islamist President Mohammed Morsi resign.

Egyptian Army Issues Ultimatum Following Widespread Protests Demanding President Morsi Resign

Stories from Egypt

Stories from Egypt
The World

How Moderate is the Libyan Leadership?

After helping to overthrow Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi, western powers are worried about the promise to establish Sharia law there. But the leader of the transitional council assures the world that Libyans are moderates.

How Moderate is the Libyan Leadership?

Gazans Consider Palestinian Bid for Statehood

The overall push for UN membership has the support of many Palestinians, but some don't see the bid making much of a difference.

Gazans Consider Palestinian Bid for Statehood

Heightened tensions between US allies Israel, Egypt, Turkey

Violent demonstrations in Cairo over the weekend led to an attack on Israeli embassy and the evacuation of diplomatic staff.

Heightened tensions between US allies Israel, Egypt, Turkey

Relations Souring Among US Allies In The Middle East

Relations between Israel and its former Middle East partners have seen many peaks and valleys, but relations may now be at an all-time low.

Relations Souring Among US Allies In The Middle East

Fighting in Libya Continues

The killing continues in Libya despite the ousting of Muammar Gaddafi.

Fighting in Libya Continues
The World

What To Do About Libya's Weapons

Libyan rebels seem to have more or less taken control of the country. And it's now awash in guns.

What To Do About Libya's Weapons

Rebels Prepare Attack On Gaddafi's Hometown

The Libyan rebels are building up their forces near Sirte, in preparation for a major assault.

Rebels Prepare Attack On Gaddafi's Hometown

Improved communication with Libyan rebels

Diplomats gathered in the Gulf state of Qatar are urging NATO to step up its air strikes in Libya. But the rebels are praising the military alliance. Why? It all has to do with improving lines of communication. CBC correspondent Derek Stoffel reports.

Improved communication with Libyan rebels