A travel ban imposed by President Donald Trump on several countries has caused widespread protest action throughout the United States. Canada has meanwhile offered passengers affected by the travel ban temporary shelter. Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen did not comment on exactly how many people were affected.

Five people were killed in a shooting outside a mosque in Quebec City. Gunmen opened fire late on Sunday. Authorities currently have two suspects detained following the shooting. It is not yet known what the motive was for the shooting.

A Sunday raid in Yemen by US forces has killed 14 members of al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP). One American serviceman was killed in the raid itself, with several injured. The attack targeted three prominent AQAP tribal leaders in the area.

Oscar-winning Iranian director Asghar Farhad will not be attending this year’s Oscars, in protest at President Donald Trump’s travel ban. Farhadi had been nominated for best foreign language film for The Salesman. Also no longer able to attend is the head of Syria’s White Helmets, a volunteer group who rescue victims of Syria’s fighting.

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