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French President Emmanuel Macron described Tuesday’s slapping incident as an “isolated event.” “We must put this incident in perspective, this is an isolated event,” Macron told French local newspaper Le Dauphine Libere after he was slapped during a walkabout in southeastern France. “We must not let ultra-violent people take over the public debate, they do…
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Summary The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide has surpassed 173 million, with more than 3.7 million deaths, according to the latest data from Johns Hopkins University. Here is the latest: The Chinese mainland reported eight domestically transmitted and eight imported COVID-19 cases on Tuesday. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has eased travel recommendations for more…
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China has hit back at Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, after he criticized Beijing’s human rights record, detention of Canadian citizens, and use of “coercive diplomacy.” On Wednesday, the spokesman for the Chinese foreign ministry, Zhao Lijian, said the Canadian government had shown “hypocrisy” and “weakness,” as he responded to comments made by Trudeau. Trudeau…
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The death toll in Sunday’s Nova Scotia shooting rampage has gone up to 17, including the gunman, the CBC and Global News report. That makes it the deadliest mass shooting in Canada’s history, according to the Associated Press. A Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer is among the dead. The gunman identified as Gabriel Wortman age 51 was shot and killedafter a…
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Prince Harry is said to be happier — than ever — since quitting his duties as member of the royal family and leaving the United Kingdom for Canada. An insider who spoke with US Weekly confirmed that the senior royal and his wife Meghan Sparkle are a lot more relaxed in Canada. ‘So far, Prince…
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For the first time in the last 20 years, all major teacher unions will join their forces to reject budget cuts. Over the last week, Canadian elementary school teachers have intensified their protest against Ontario Prime Minister Doug Ford’s policies, which seek to cut the number of teachers and increase the number of students per classroom.…
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The crew of the Ukrainian passenger aircraft that crashed near Tehran did not make a radio call for help and were trying to turn back to the airport when the plane went down, Iran investigators say. Iran’s civil aviation authority made the comments in a preliminary crash report a day after the crash of the Ukrainian plane that killed…
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President Donald Trump on Thursday quipped about being removed from Canada’s broadcast of “Home Alone 2,” tweeting that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau did not like “paying up on Nato or trade.” The CBC claims it nixed Trump from the 10-second scene over time constraints. I guess Justin T doesn’t much like my making him pay up…
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie Gregoire Trudeau wave to supporters after the federal election at the Palais des Congres in Montreal, Quebec. Trudeau’s Liberals held onto power after a closely fought election but were reduced to a minority government that will need the support in Parliament of a smaller left-leaning party.…
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Justin Trudeau will remain as Canada’s prime minister after Monday’s general election—but to pass legislation, his Liberals will have to work with other parties. With most of the votes counted, the CBC projects a Liberal minority government, with the party expected to win around 156 seats, down from 184 and below the 170 needed for a majority…
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One month after Canada legalized marijuana for everyone in the country, Canadians spent C$54 million ($41 million) on the product, according to a report from Bloomberg. An Ottawa-based organization called Statistics Canada released the figures last week after adding marijuana to its monthly reports that keep track of Canada’s economic accounts. The C$54 million number is higher…
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Chinese tech giant Huawei is facing a growing backlash overseas, and increased scrutiny of the company is hampering its efforts to dominate emerging fifth-generation network markets. Over the past few weeks, Huawei has faced a landslide of allegations, all of which it has denied. The company’s chief financial officer, Meng Wanzhou, has been released on…
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Canada has updated its travel advisory for China to warn citizens about the risk of arbitrary enforcement of local laws after a court sentenced a Canadian tourist to death on Monday. “Exercise a high degree of caution in China due to the risk of arbitrary enforcement of local laws,” the note reads, citing “death…
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China has released the detained Canadian national, spokesman for Global Affairs Canada Richard Walker informed on Sunday. Sarah McIver was detained due to a work permit issue related to her teaching job in China. Walker, however, refused any further information about McIver’s return to Canada. McIver’s detention was confirmed by Canadian Prime Minister Justin…
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The Canadian cannabis industry is still reeling from sky-high demand in the second week of legalization, with growers expressing frustration at the length of time it’s taking to be licensed as shelves sit empty. “We’re biting our nails, and I think our shareholders are biting their nails too,” said Anthony Durkacz, director at FSD…
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has revealed his country is prepared to accommodate nearly 250,000 American refugees if Donald Trump is elected U.S. president. And famous singer Miley Cyrus says she will leave the country, too. There are speculations in the media that a good number of Americans will be forced to relocate if the Republican…
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