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Affan Chowdhry

Former StaffEditorToronto, Canada

Affan Chowdhry was Deputy Foreign Editor of The Globe and Mail.

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July 14, 2016

<p>Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump points at the gathered media during his walk through at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, U.S., July 21, 2016.</p>

<p>Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump points at the gathered media during his walk through at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, U.S., July 21, 2016.</p>

Trump pushes law and order, attacks Clinton, Obama at Republican convention

July 11, 2016

British Home Secretary Theresa May arriving to attend a cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street in central London last month. Ms. May became the sole contender to become next prime minister on Monday after her sole rival pulled out in a dramatic twist as turmoil sweeps the political scene in the wake of the Brexit vote.

British Home Secretary Theresa May arriving to attend a cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street in central London last month. Ms. May became the sole contender to become next prime minister on Monday after her sole rival pulled out in a dramatic twist as turmoil sweeps the political scene in the wake of the Brexit vote.

Moving in: Theresa May and the female politicians set to redefine global leadership

June 30, 2016

Senator Elizabeth Warren and Hillary Clinton team-up in Cincinnati, Ohio, in late June. It was their first joint campaign event and fuelled speculation about Ms. Warren for vice president.

Senator Elizabeth Warren and Hillary Clinton team-up in Cincinnati, Ohio, in late June. It was their first joint campaign event and fuelled speculation about Ms. Warren for vice president.

Veepstakes: Who will Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton choose as running mates?

June 24, 2016

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a news conference at Turnberry Golf course in Turnberry, Scotland, June 24, 2016.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a news conference at Turnberry Golf course in Turnberry, Scotland, June 24, 2016.

Clinton, Trump could leverage Brexit to sway unhappy U.S. voters

June 22, 2016

The Olympic torch is seen by a jaguar during a ceremony in Manaus on Monday. Juma was shot dead by soldiers shortly after the ceremony when he escaped.

The Olympic torch is seen by a jaguar during a ceremony in Manaus on Monday. Juma was shot dead by soldiers shortly after the ceremony when he escaped.

RIP Juma: How a dead jaguar could be the latest symbol of Rio’s troubled road to the Olympics

June 16, 2016

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump delivers remarks using a teleprompter on the night of his primary wins on the last day of primaries on June 7.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump delivers remarks using a teleprompter on the night of his primary wins on the last day of primaries on June 7.

Donald Trump and his uneasy relationship with the teleprompter

June 8, 2016

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton celebrates on stage during her primary night event at the Duggal Greenhouse, Brooklyn Navy Yard, on Tuesday in New York.

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton celebrates on stage during her primary night event at the Duggal Greenhouse, Brooklyn Navy Yard, on Tuesday in New York.

Five things to watch as Clinton seeks unity and Trump rattles Republicans yet again

June 7, 2016

Pakistani volunteers give food to people gathered to break their day's fast during the month of Ramadan in Lahore, Pakistan, Tuesday, on Tuesday.

Pakistani volunteers give food to people gathered to break their day's fast during the month of Ramadan in Lahore, Pakistan, Tuesday, on Tuesday.

Ramadan rankings: where in the world are Muslims fasting the most hours?

June 6, 2016

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks at a rally in Lynwood, California, the day before the state holds its primary.

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks at a rally in Lynwood, California, the day before the state holds its primary.

The rollercoaster U.S. primaries: the key takeaways and what comes next for Trump and Clinton

May 30, 2016

<p>Migrants are seen on a capsizing boat before a rescue operation by Italian navy ships "Bettica" and "Bergamini" (unseen) off the coast of Libya in this handout picture released by the Italian Marina Militare on May 25, 2016.</p>

<p>Migrants are seen on a capsizing boat before a rescue operation by Italian navy ships "Bettica" and "Bergamini" (unseen) off the coast of Libya in this handout picture released by the Italian Marina Militare on May 25, 2016.</p>

Migrant smuggling is a $6-billion business and it’s getting worse

May 26, 2016

A MSF employee walks inside the charred remains of the organization's hospital after it was hit by a U.S. airstrike in Kunduz, Afghanistan in October, 2015.

A MSF employee walks inside the charred remains of the organization's hospital after it was hit by a U.S. airstrike in Kunduz, Afghanistan in October, 2015.

Under attack: the most dangerous places in the world for hospitals and medical staff

May 20, 2016

Officer Bill Vollmar, the Community Response Officer for 23rd division is seen directing traffic on Jamestown Crescent close to where Candice "Rochelle" Bobb was killed by gunfire on Sunday night. Officer Vollmar says the community is frustrated with the gun violence.

Officer Bill Vollmar, the Community Response Officer for 23rd division is seen directing traffic on Jamestown Crescent close to where Candice "Rochelle" Bobb was killed by gunfire on Sunday night. Officer Vollmar says the community is frustrated with the gun violence.

Three theories that may explain Toronto’s gun violence spike

May 17, 2016

Investigators are seeking public help after Candice Rochelle Bobb, 35, was killed on Sunday.

Investigators are seeking public help after Candice Rochelle Bobb, 35, was killed on Sunday.

Toronto police appeal to public to help solve shooting that killed pregnant woman

May 10, 2016

The Ptarmigan Court trailer park is seen during a media tour in Fort McMurray, Alberta.

The Ptarmigan Court trailer park is seen during a media tour in Fort McMurray, Alberta.

Too soon to assess impact of oil disruption on Alberta economy: Notley

May 7, 2016

<p>Abandoned vehicles litter Highway 63, south of Fort McMurray as residents fled the wildfire engulfing the city on Tuesday. Fuel shortages are being reported in the evacuation area. </p>

<p>Abandoned vehicles litter Highway 63, south of Fort McMurray as residents fled the wildfire engulfing the city on Tuesday. Fuel shortages are being reported in the evacuation area. </p>

Wildfire challenges, explained by someone who spent 33 years fighting them

May 5, 2016

Donald Trump speaks to supporters during a campaign rally in Poughkeepsie, New York, in April.

Donald Trump speaks to supporters during a campaign rally in Poughkeepsie, New York, in April.

The many stages of Republican grief: How the party is coping with a Trump world

May 4, 2016

<p>Donald Trump speaks to supporters and the media at Trump Tower in Manhattan following his victory in the Indiana primary on May 3. </p>

<p>Donald Trump speaks to supporters and the media at Trump Tower in Manhattan following his victory in the Indiana primary on May 3. </p>

How Donald Trump beat his rivals in the Republican race

April 27, 2016

Donald Trump speaks during a primary night news conference, in New York.

Donald Trump speaks during a primary night news conference, in New York.

Trump sweeps, Clinton dominates: read about the latest delegate math and what comes next

April 25, 2016

Donald Trump speaks at an airport hangar campaign rally in front of his personal helicopter in Hagerstown, Maryland, ahead of the April 26 primary.

Donald Trump speaks at an airport hangar campaign rally in front of his personal helicopter in Hagerstown, Maryland, ahead of the April 26 primary.

Let’s make a deal: Trump’s rivals seek to block his path, but is it too late?

April 20, 2016

Hillary Clinton celebrates victory in the New York state primary on Tuesday night. Ms. Clinton won the New York primary, galvanizing her bid to win the Democratic nomination for the White House.

Hillary Clinton celebrates victory in the New York state primary on Tuesday night. Ms. Clinton won the New York primary, galvanizing her bid to win the Democratic nomination for the White House.

New York, New York: After resounding wins, Trump and Clinton eye key upcoming contests and boxing out rivals