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U.S. expects North Korean troops to deploy against Ukraine in ‘coming days’
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said as many as 8,000 North Korean troops are believed to be in Russia's Kur…
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Spain flood kills at least 158 with bodies likely still trapped in cars
It is Spain's most deadly natural disaster in living memory. Officials said Thursday that 155 people were killed by…
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October 31, 2024
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Shop Temu? What to know about an EU probe into the Chinese retailer
A European Union watchdog is looking into whether Chinese online retailer Temu has done enough to crack down on product…
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October 31, 2024
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Quebec suspending 2 major immigration programs starting in 2025
The government will temporarily freeze two key programs that lead to a Quebec Selection Certificate, which allows immig…
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October 31, 2024
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Bird flu found in pig on Oregon farm, 1st known case in U.S. swine
The infection, found at a backyard farm in central Oregon and confirmed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, raises c…
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October 30, 2024
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2 women trade blows over MAGA hat, kicked off British Airways flight
The unidentified women exchanged punches after one of the women demanded that the other take off her MAGA hat. from :…
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October 30, 2024
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Canada’s NATO target plan unclear, PBO says as U.S. election ups stakes
The report from the parliamentary budget officer comes just a week before the U.S. election, the outcome of which could…
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October 30, 2024
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‘Worst’ flash floods in Spain leave dozens dead, turn streets into rivers
At least 63 people have died in eastern Spain after flash floods swept away cars and disrupted highways in the worst na…
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October 30, 2024
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Canadian immigration ‘a constant battle’ for Manitoba man and restaurants
Endless challenges seem to be surfacing for immigrants to Canada, and a man in Winnipeg who is trying to bring his wife…
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October 29, 2024
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Accused in U.K. knife attack that killed 3 girls charged with terrorism
The suspect accused in the murder of three girls in the U.K. knife attacks in July faces further charges of a terrorism…
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October 29, 2024
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Hot tubs on cruise ships caused ‘serious pneumonia’ outbreak, CDC warns
The CDC did not state the names of the cruise ships where the outbreak happened, only that both included European, Cari…
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October 29, 2024
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Israel passes laws that could halt UNRWA’s aid delivery to Gaza
Israel's parliament has passed two laws that could prevent the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees, a main provide…
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October 29, 2024
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U.S. finalizing rules to curb AI investments in China
The new rules limiting U.S. investments in AI in China are effective Jan. 2 and will be overseen by Treasury's newl…
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October 28, 2024
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Georgians protest parliamentary elections president alleges was rigged
Salome Zourabichvili, a mostly ceremonial president, told the crowd that she would defend the country’s path toward Eur…
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October 28, 2024
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Georgian president won’t recognize parliament elections, calls for protests
The country's president said its elections fell victim to a “Russian special operation” aimed at moving it off a pa…
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October 27, 2024
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Israel’s first open attack on Iran targets missile sites and apparently spares oil and nuclear ones
Israel attacked targets in Iran with pre-dawn airstrikes Saturday in retaliation for the barrage of ballistic missiles …
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October 26, 2024
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Trump repeated election lies in his interview with Joe Rogan. Here are the facts
In his three-hour interview with podcaster Joe Rogan, Donald Trump dug in on his false claims about voting, election fr…
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October 26, 2024
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Five things to know about Israel’s overnight airstrikes in Iran
The Iranian Foreign Ministry said Iran would respond to the airstrikes, calling them a clear violation of international…
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October 26, 2024
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Explosions heard in Tehran as IDF announces Israeli strikes against Iran
Israel’s military described the attack as 'precise strikes on military targets in Iran,' without immediately el…
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October 25, 2024
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The rise of the far right in Germany and how division remains a common theme
In the state of Brandenburg, voters on both the left and the right side of the political spectrum say they are fighting…
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October 25, 2024
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McDonald’s E.coli outbreak linked to California farm as other chains axe onions
A California-based produce company was the source of fresh onions linked to a deadly E.coli food poisoning outbreak at …
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October 25, 2024
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Lebanon donation-matching goal with Ottawa is falling short, charities say
The federal government has pledged to double every dollar the Humanitarian Coalition of charities raises until Nov. 3, …
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October 24, 2024
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McDonald’s hit with lawsuit after deadly E. coli outbreak
Following an E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's, the fast-food giant faces its first lawsuit related to the inci…
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October 24, 2024
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End daylight saving time? ‘Rip the bandaid off,’ researcher urges
A statement published in the Journal of Sleep Research on Wednesday said evidence reviewed found that daylight saving t…
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October 24, 2024
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How does E. coli spread at a big chain like McDonald’s?
The outbreak of E. coli has left many wondering if their beloved burgers are safe to eat -- including if you're a c…
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October 23, 2024
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Boeing-made satellite breaks up into pieces in space after ‘anomaly’
The loss of the Intelsat 33e satellite is only one of the most recent issues plaguing Boeing, a company that has been f…
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October 23, 2024
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‘I’m a woman who’s totally destroyed’: Gisèle Pélicot testifies in mass rape trial
Gisèle Pélicot addressed other survivors of rape and sexual violence, saying 'it's not for us to have shame – i…
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October 23, 2024
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U.S. says there’s ‘evidence’ North Korea sent troops to Russia
North Korea has 1.2 million troops, one of the largest standing armies in the world, but it hasn’t fought in large-scal…
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October 23, 2024
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Woman wedged upside down between rocks for 7 hours while retrieving phone
While taking photos in Australia's Hunter Valley, Matilda Campbell dropped her cellphone into a tight crevice betwe…
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October 22, 2024
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Russia, Iran and China eye division, violence amid U.S. election: officials
The official told a briefing for reporters that foreign actors could consider physical threats and violence in the pre-…
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October 22, 2024
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Italian surfer dies after being impaled by swordfish in ‘freak accident’
Local officials said Giulia Manfrini was surfing off the coast of Sumatra in Indonesia when she was 'unexpectedly&#…
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October 22, 2024
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U.S. ‘deeply concerned’ after classified info on Israel, Iran released
U.S. officials confirmed on Saturday that the administration is investigating an unauthorized release of classified doc…
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October 21, 2024
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Cuba faces tropical storm Oscar as nationwide power crisis hits 4th day
Energy Minister Vicente de la O Levy said in a news conference he hopes the electricity grid will be restored on Monday…
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October 21, 2024
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Moldova on course to join EU. What to know about the narrow vote
The “No” vote had looked to be ahead in the referendum right until the last few thousand votes were counted from the co…
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October 21, 2024
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‘You are not my king!’ Indigenous senator yells at King Charles during Australia visit
Sen. Lidia Thorpe was escorted out of a parliamentary reception for King Charles and Queen Camilla after shouting that …
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October 21, 2024
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Hurricane Oscar makes landfall in the Bahamas, heads for Cuba
Hurricane Oscar made landfall early Sunday in the southeastern Bahamas and was heading toward Cuba, an island recently …
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October 20, 2024
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U.S. investigating leaked documents on Israel’s plans to attack Iran
The documents, which are marked top secret, were posted to the Telegram messaging app and first reported Saturday by CN…
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October 20, 2024
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Israeli strikes on northern Gaza Strip leave at least 87 dead or missing
Gaza's health ministry says the influx of wounded people following the strikes is worsening "an already catast…
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October 20, 2024
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Cuba gets some electricity back after blackout left millions in the dark
About half of Cuba was plunged into darkness on Thursday evening, followed by the entire island on Friday morning after…
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October 19, 2024
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Demonstrators praise Gisèle Pélicot’s courage in harrowing rape trial
During the trial, in which Pélicot has faced 51 of her alleged rapists, she has been praised for her composure and deci…
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October 19, 2024
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Drone strike launched at Netanyahu’s house as Israel hits hospitals in Gaza
There were no casualties in the drone attack on the prime minister's house, while in Gaza, Israeli forces fired at …
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October 19, 2024
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How the Hunter’s supermoon looked in photos from around the world
This week’s full moon was the Hunter’s supermoon, a name given to the full moon in October – the full moon that occurs …
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October 18, 2024
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Canadian committee weighs probe on new Indian violence allegations
A parliamentary committee is meeting on Friday to weigh a request to study new allegations of Indian foreign interferen…
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October 18, 2024
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WHO recommends easy-to-read health labels on food packaging
Packaged food and drinks should have easy-to-read nutritional information on the front of the products, according to th…
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October 18, 2024
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Hezbollah vows to launch a new phase of fighting against Israel
The Lebanese militant group Hezbollah vowed to launch a new phase of fighting against invading Israeli troops, a day af…
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October 18, 2024
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Canada-India tensions prompt emergency meeting in Ottawa. What to expect
Members of a parliamentary committee have called for an emergency meeting on new allegations of Indian foreign interfer…
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October 17, 2024
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European Central Bank cuts key rate to lowest level in 3 years
The interest rate cut is the European Central Bank's third since June and shows optimism among rate-setters over th…
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October 17, 2024
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Canada-India tensions spark travel concerns among Indian diaspora
As tensions escalate between India and Canada, some in the Indian diaspora say they’re concerned about how the situatio…
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October 17, 2024
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Iranian hackers target critical sectors with ‘brute force,’ U.S., Canada say
The joint advisory released by the U.S., Canada and Australia says the actors have targeted the health-care, government…
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October 16, 2024
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U.K. urges India to co-operate with Canada amid diplomatic dispute
Amid the ongoing diplomatic dispute between Canada and India, the U.K. has called on New Delhi to co-operate with Ottaw…
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October 16, 2024
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Canadian soldier dies while off-duty in Latvia, police investigating
Latvian State Police are investigating the death of a Canadian soldier in the capital city of Riga. The Canadian Armed …
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October 16, 2024
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Air India passengers airlifted after bomb threat forces landing in Canada
More than 200 Air India passengers should be on the ground in Chicago Wednesday morning after their flight was diverted…
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October 16, 2024
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Canada-India tensions: What’s happened and how did we get here?
A diplomatic row between Canada and India is back in the spotlight amid mounting foreign interference concerns and the …
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October 15, 2024
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U.S. tells Israel military aid will end unless Gaza conditions improve: reports
A letter from U.S. officials to their Israeli counterparts cites a U.S. law that prohibits military aid to countries th…
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October 15, 2024
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Samidoun, group behind ‘death to Canada’ chant, listed as terrorist entity
Listing Samidoun, also known as the Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network, as a terrorist entity was done alongside t…
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October 15, 2024
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Canada-India tensions: Who is Lawrence Bishnoi, at centre of row?
The RCMP accused Indian government agents of being linked to an organized crime group called the "Bishnoi group&qu…
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October 15, 2024
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India blasts Canada as its ambassador named a ‘person of interest’ in investigation
New Delhi rejected the "preposterous imputations" of the Canadian claim, saying it was part of Canadian Prime…
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October 14, 2024
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South Korea says North may be preparing to blow-up inter-Korean roads
Destroying the roads would be in line with leader Kim Jong Un’s push to cut off ties with South Korea and formally ceme…
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October 14, 2024
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Nobel Prize in economics awarded to researchers studying global inequality
Simon Johnson and James Robinson, both British-American, and Turkish-American Daron Acemoglu were commended for their w…
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October 14, 2024
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Israel should take ‘opportunity’ to destroy Iran’s nuclear program: Bolton
Former U.S. national security advisor John Bolton says an attack on Iran's nuclear capabilities will have "max…
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October 13, 2024
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Nicaragua is breaking diplomatic ties with Israel. Here’s why
Nicaragua's government, in a statement, said the break in relations was due to Israel's attacks on Palestinian …
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October 12, 2024
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Ontario looking at closing ‘loophole’ after brothers convicted of Iran sanctions violations change names
Convicted in the U.S. of sanctions evasion, Ontario residents Amin and Arash Yousefijam changed their names to Ameen an…
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October 11, 2024
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Mohamed Al Fayed: UK police investigating 40 more sex crime allegations
Police and Harrods executives are facing questions about why action wasn't taken against Mohamed Al Fayed while he …
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October 11, 2024
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Nobel Peace Prize goes to Japanese atomic bomb survivors’ group
Jørgen Watne Frydnes, chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, said the award was made as the “taboo against the use of …
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October 11, 2024
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Canada needs to keep up its presence in Southeast Asia: Trudeau
At the ASEAN Summit, Trudeau announced that Canada is upgrading its diplomatic missions in Vientiane, Laos, and Phnom P…
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October 11, 2024
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New Ukraine fund approved by World Bank with money from Canada, U.S.: report
The fund will help fulfill a pledge by G7 countries to provide Ukraine with up to $50 billion in additional funding by …
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October 10, 2024
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Israel accused of firing at UN building in Lebanon, Gaza strike kills 27
The attack on the U.N.'s southern Lebanon headquarters, which injured two peacekeepers, drew widespread condemnatio…
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October 10, 2024
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Can we live much longer? Study says life expectancy may have peaked
Life expectancy is an estimate of the average number of years a baby born in a given year might expect to live, assumin…
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October 10, 2024
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Rafael Nadal announces his retirement from tennis after injury woes
Rafael Nadal announced his impending retirement from tennis on Thursday at age 38 after winning 22 Grand Slam singles t…
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October 10, 2024
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Canada adds $15M to Lebanon aid, will match up to $6M in donations
The federal government says the new money will help Canadian and international aid groups provide food, water, emergenc…
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October 09, 2024
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Alimentation Couche-Tard makes revised offer for 7-Eleven owner
The convenience store giant behind Circle K is not giving up its hope of taking over the Japanese owner of its internat…
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October 09, 2024
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ANALYSIS: Trudeau, in quick trip to Asia, to focus on trade, security
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will become the first Canadian PM to visit Laos, where he'll participate in a summit …
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October 09, 2024
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3 scientists win Nobel Prize in chemistry for breakthrough work on proteins
David Baker, Demis Hassabis and John Jumper won the Nobel Prize in chemistry for their breakthrough work predicting and…
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October 09, 2024
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Poilievre says Israel hit on Iran nuclear sites would be ‘gift’ to humanity
U.S. President Joe Biden and other world leaders have warned against Israel striking Iran's nuclear facilities over…
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October 08, 2024
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Airline apologizes for showing R-rated film on every screen during flight
The 2023 movie 'Daddio,' starring Dakota Johnson and Sean Penn, was screened for all passengers, despite sex an…
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October 08, 2024
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Madeleine McCann suspect acquitted of separate rape charges in German trial
Christian Brückner was acquitted of three counts of aggravated rape and two counts of sexual abuse of children between …
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October 08, 2024
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As 1K Canadians leave Lebanon, thousands more still eligible, officials say
Since Sept. 29, a total of 1,162 Canadians, permanent residents and immediate family members have flown out of Lebanon,…
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October 08, 2024
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Heightened Vancouver police response on 1-year anniversary of Oct. 7 attacks
Sgt. Steve Addison with the Vancouver police said there are a number of planned and unplanned events expected to take p…
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October 07, 2024
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U.S. man, 72, sentenced to Russian prison for allegedly fighting for Ukraine
Stephen Hubbard reportedly pleaded guilty to being a mercenary for Ukraine, but some of his family members are casting …
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October 07, 2024
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Israel could strike Iran back in ‘next few days,’ says retired Israeli general
'I think that if no real change might occur, then Israel will probably strike back in the next few days,' Giora…
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October 07, 2024
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More events in Canada to mark 1 year since Hamas attack on Israel
Ceremonies, events and protests are being held across Canada on Monday to mark the anniversary of a Hamas attack on Isr…
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October 07, 2024
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‘We are still suffering’: A Gaza family’s harrowing year of displacement and survival
Israel's campaign has displaced nearly the entire population of Gaza and killed more than 41,600 people, according …
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October 06, 2024
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‘We will never be the same’: Montreal mother honours son killed in Oct.7 Hamas attack
Alexandre Look, a 33-year-old Montreal native, was among the concertgoers who were murdered a year ago Monday at the Su…
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October 06, 2024
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MPs to speak at Ottawa march marking one year since Oct. 7 Hamas-Israel conflict
A Liberal MP and a Conservative MP will be part of a team delivering speeches at an event in Ottawa commemorating the o…
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October 06, 2024
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Trudeau repeats ceasefire call but doesn’t condemn Israel sending troops into Lebanon
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pleaded for peace in the Middle East Saturday, as he decried a civilian death toll he bla…
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October 05, 2024
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Trump to revisit site of Pennsylvania assassination attempt for rally with Vance, Musk
Former United States President Donald Trump plans to return Saturday to the site where a gunman tried to assassinate hi…
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October 05, 2024
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‘Get out’: Trudeau urges Canadians to leave Lebanon as conflict intensifies
Trudeau said an immediate ceasefire from both Hezbollah and Israel was needed so the situation could be stabilized and …
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October 05, 2024
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Google tests out check marks to verify search results
Fraudulent websites impersonating official businesses or services could creep up in online search results, leading user…
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October 04, 2024
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Travel filmmaker chooses Winnipeg — of all places — as home base after visiting 80 countries
In a now-viral video that has been watched over 153,000 times on YouTube, Karl Watson shared the reasons why he moved f…
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October 04, 2024
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Trudeau to talk about AI as Francophonie summit kicks off
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to take part in an armchair discussion on artificial intelligence in France on Fri…
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October 04, 2024
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After Marburg virus fears spread in Germany, is Canada also at risk?
Rwanda is currently grappling with an outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus. According to the health ministry, the death…
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October 03, 2024
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Suspects flee on jet skis after man shot, killed near luxury Cancun hotel
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October 03, 2024
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Trudeau to attend Francophonie summit in France. What’s on the agenda?
The shadow of a wider conflict in the Middle East will likely loom large over the meeting of French-speaking countries …
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October 03, 2024
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‘One in a million’: Woman pregnant in 2 uteruses gives birth to twins
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October 02, 2024
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As Middle East tensions flare, Canadian police brace for potential unrest
Toronto police Chief Myron Demkiw said emotions were 'running high' in the city ahead of the anniversary of the…
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October 02, 2024
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UN chief urges end to ‘tit for tat’ Middle East violence after Iran attack on Israel
Earlier on Wednesday, Israel's foreign minister said he was barring Guterres from entering the country because he h…
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October 02, 2024
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WWII-era U.S. bomb explodes at Japanese airport, leaving crater in runway
More than 80 flights were cancelled at Miyazaki Airport after an unexploded Second World War-era American bombshell det…
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October 02, 2024
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How Canada and other countries are planning Lebanon evacuations
Western nations are updating contingency plans for organizing evacuations from Lebanon after a sharp escalation in bord…
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October 01, 2024
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Deadly Marburg virus spreads in Rwanda, with no vaccine or treatment
Rwanda says eight people have died so far from the Ebola-like and highly contagious Marburg virus, just days after the …
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October 01, 2024
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Maternal RSV vaccination, antibody therapy urged in new WHO recommendations
The World Health Organization on Tuesday recommended maternal vaccination and the use of an antibody therapy to preven…
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October 01, 2024
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Israel warns Lebanese border towns to evacuate amid ‘localized ground raids’
The Israeli military warned people to evacuate nearly two dozen Lebanese border communities after launching what it sai…
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