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U.S. economy grew 2.8% in 2024

U.S. economy grew 2.8% in 2024

The American economy ended 2024 on a solid note, with consumer spending continuing to drive growth. GDP grew by 2.8 per cent, compared with 2.9 per cent in 2023.

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Police in Ejaz Choudry death tried to keep their identities secret. Now we know who they are

Police in Ejaz Choudry death tried to keep their identities secret. Now we know who they are

More than four years after Ejaz Choudry was shot and killed by Peel police, CBC News has learned the names of the officers involved that day — and for one of them, this wasn’t his first deadly encounter with a person in crisis. The revelations come after a lengthy court battle in which Peel police tried unsuccessfully to keep the officers’ identities hidden from the public.

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Israeli double-strike that killed 5 journalists sparks international condemnation
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August 5, 2020

Israeli double-strike that killed 5 journalists sparks international condemnation

A double-strike by Israel that killed five journalists at a hospital…

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Israeli airstrikes on Gaza hospital kill at least 20 people, including 5 journalists
Star

August 5, 2020

Israeli airstrikes on Gaza hospital kill at least 20 people, including 5 journalists

An Israeli strike hit a main hospital in southern Gaza Monday,…

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At least 5 in 6 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in Gaza are civilians, report finds
Star

August 5, 2020

At least 5 in 6 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in Gaza are civilians, report finds

Advocates are renewing calls for Canada to recognize a genocide…

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Famine conditions exist in Gaza City, UN-backed hunger monitor says in report
Star

August 5, 2020

Famine conditions exist in Gaza City, UN-backed hunger monitor says in report

The world’s leading authority on food crises said Friday the…

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Mass protests held across Israel calling for end to Gaza war, release of hostages
Star

August 5, 2020

Mass protests held across Israel calling for end to Gaza war, release of hostages

Thousands of Israelis took part in a nationwide strike on…

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UN says Israel's plan to relocate Palestinians to southern Gaza will increase suffering
Star

August 5, 2020

UN says Israel’s plan to relocate Palestinians to southern Gaza will increase suffering

Gaza residents will be provided with tents and other shelter…

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Madonna, U2 speak out on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza
Star

August 5, 2020

Madonna, U2 speak out on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza

Madonna and U2 have each shone attention on the humanitarian…

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Al Jazeera journalist killed in targeted strike was 'loved by everyone,' says colleague
Star

August 5, 2020

Al Jazeera journalist killed in targeted strike was ‘loved by everyone,’ says colleague

As It HappensAl Jazeera journalist killed in targeted strike was…

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Netanyahu lashes out at 'global campaign of lies' as widespread criticism over Gaza mounts
Star

August 5, 2020

Netanyahu lashes out at ‘global campaign of lies’ as widespread criticism over Gaza mounts

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday sought to defend…

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