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French Troops Gird for More Battle in Northern Mali
Fighting is flaring around the northern Mali city of Gao, despite reports that rebels had ceded the territory to the incoming French troops. CBC reporter Laura Lynch just returned from Gao. She tells host Marco Werman that local residents want to French to stay put.
On the Road to Gao, Mali, Dangers Still Loom
Correspondent Laura Lynch in Mali describes the time she’s just spent with a French army convoy on the road to Gao, Mali. Islamists extremists have been pushed out of Gao, but there are still dangers on the road.
French Convoy Delivers Supplies to Northern Mali
A French-led convoy carrying food and military supplies arrived in the northern Malian town of Gao. Reporter Laura Lynch was with them. She’s covering the story for The World and the CBC.
Rights Group Claims French-Led Offensive in Mali has Caused Civilian Deaths and Ethnic Reprisals
Human rights groups say what appears to be a successful campaign in northern Mali has come at great cost to the country. Laura Lynch reports from Bamako.
Refugees from Mali’s North, Delighted by Military Success, Unsure About Future
As the militants melt away from cities and towns in northern Mali, there have been scenes of jubilation. People who have experienced life under the rule of Islamist fighters say it has been a harsh, violent existence.
Canadian Power Workers Lending a Hand on Long Island
Thousands are still without electricity in areas hit by Superstorm Sandy. Among those helping to restore power on Long Island are dozens of Canadian utility workers. Anchor Aaron Schachter speaks with the CBC’s Laura Lynch, who has been spending time with the Canadian crews.
London 2012: Summer Olympics
The World’s coverage of London 2012 includes features, interviews and other stories including ongoing coverage from reporter Alex Gallafent.
The Big Chill: Scandinavia Hosts Tech Companies’ Data
Server farms – buildings house huge number of machines that support websites and internet activity – need to be kept cool. As a result, more and more high-tech companies are building data centers in the far north to take advantage of the naturally cool climate there.
PRI’s The World: 05/16/2012 (Serbia, Iran, Syria)
Correspondent Laura Lynch visits the besieged Syrian city of Douma. Also, former Bosnian Serb commander Ratko Mladic goes on trial for crimes against humanity. And an Iranian hip hop artist is the target of a fatwa.
Syria Crisis: A Firsthand Look at a Devastated Country
The uprising against the government of President Bashar al-Assad began in March 2011. A team of UN observers is currently in Syria as part of the joint UN-Arab League peace plan. This week, The World’s Laura Lynch was able to visit the embattled city of Homs with UN observers and talk to residents there.
UN Monitors Close to Violence in Syria
Syrian government forces reportedly opened fire on a crowd in a northern town that was being visited by UN monitors on Tuesday. Several people were killed. The UN also said that vehicles in the observers’ convoy were also damaged during the visit.
Syria Crisis: How Violence is Affecting Everyday Life
Reporter Laura Lynch has just returned from Syria, where she had the opportunity to speak to a variety of Syrians. She tells Lisa Mullins what she heard about how the upheaval there is affecting everyday life.
Syria Crisis: Pressure Mounts on UN Monitors
The Syrian city of Dmeir is an opposition stronghold outside of Damascus. Residents there are furious at the Syrian government for the shelling of their city and are angry at UN monitors for not protecting them.
Syria Crisis: Damascus ‘Suicide Blasts’ Kill Dozens
At least 55 people are killed in a double suicide car bombing near an intelligence complex in the Syrian capital, Damascus, officials say.
Accusations, Continuing Clashes, Leave Little Room for Trust in Syria or Sustainable Ceasefire
Syrian rebels are reported to have killed seven pro-government militiamen in a Damascus suburb.
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