As It Happens, Monday Edition

Part One

Syria: Putin withdraws
As peace talks resume in Geneva, Vladimir Putin makes a surprise announcement: it's mission accomplished in Syria, so he'll begin withdrawing Russian forces. 

Trump rally: Chicago pastor
Violence between Trump supporters and protesters in Chicago leads the Republican frontrunner to cancel his rally — and to accuse Bernie Sanders proponents of causing the trouble. 

Roman coin  
Laurie Rimon is being recognized by the Israel Antiquities Authority after she found an extremely rare gold coin while on a hike. 

Part Two

Turkey explosion
The Turkish government blames Kurdish militants for yesterday's suicide bombing — and our guest warns the ensuing airstrikes against Kurdish bases are pushing the country closer to civil war. 

Chase the Ace 
An error left two  women with winning tickets in a Cape Breton "Chase The Ace" draw, leading to an explosive showdown during which the women...became friends. 

Part Three

Berta Cáceres update
Gustavo Castro barely survived the shooting that killed environmental activist Berta Cáceres in — but now, Honduran authorities won't let Castro return to Mexico. 

Manitoba caribou moratorium
The chief of a northern Manitoba First Nation says the hunting has been "relentless". And now, he's demanding hunters from out-of-province stop slaughtering the caribou. 

Knuckle hopping
Chris Stipdonk recently crushed the competition in the extremely physically punishing "Knuckle Hop" at the Arctic Winter Games.