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Cuban government stealing wages from its citizens in Canada, say ex-workers

Cuban government stealing wages from its citizens in Canada, say ex-workers

Former workers of a joint venture between the government of Cuba and Canadian mining company Sherritt International say they were victims of a wage confiscation scheme that left them to live on just a fraction of their nominal salaries. They also say they were forced to attend Communist Party meetings and provide reports on all interactions with their Canadian colleagues.

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A major Russian attack damaged some of Kyiv's most important cultural sites
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January 12, 2025

A major Russian attack damaged some of Kyiv’s most important cultural sites

Russia’s sweeping barrage of missiles and drones on Ukraine over…

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Carney pledges $2 billion for Ukraine, more sanctions on 4th anniversary of Russian invasion
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January 12, 2025

Carney pledges $2 billion for Ukraine, more sanctions on 4th anniversary of Russian invasion

Canada is donating an additional $2 billion of military equipment,…

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Russia-U.S. meeting ends with nations no closer to finding path to peace in Ukraine, Putin aide says
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January 12, 2025

Russia-U.S. meeting ends with nations no closer to finding path to peace in Ukraine, Putin aide says

Europe ahead of U.S. on contribution to UkraineWhile we wait…

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Negotiators in Florida emerge with few details of talks to end war in Ukraine
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January 12, 2025

Negotiators in Florida emerge with few details of talks to end war in Ukraine

Stakes ‘quite high’ for Ukraine today: Canadian global affairs expertStakes…

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The U.S. claims a peace deal for Ukraine is close. But Kyiv and Moscow remain far apart
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January 12, 2025

The U.S. claims a peace deal for Ukraine is close. But Kyiv and Moscow remain far apart

As Washington ramps up its negotiations with Ukraine and Russia…

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Zelenskyy calls for European involvement in peace deal and post-war 'reassurance force'
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January 12, 2025

Zelenskyy calls for European involvement in peace deal and post-war ‘reassurance force’

What are the possible security guarantees?Is Trump’s peace plan the…

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Who is Kirill Dmitriev, the blacklisted Putin ally and a key player in Ukraine peace talks?
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January 12, 2025

Who is Kirill Dmitriev, the blacklisted Putin ally and a key player in Ukraine peace talks?

He’s blacklisted in the U.S., considered a close ally of…

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Canada joins world leaders saying Trump’s plan to end war in Ukraine needs 'additional work'
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January 12, 2025

Canada joins world leaders saying Trump’s plan to end war in Ukraine needs ‘additional work’

Prime Minister Mark Carney, along with more than a dozen…

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Zelenskyy says Ukraine facing 'one of the most difficult moments in our history' in wake of U.S. peace plan
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January 12, 2025

Zelenskyy says Ukraine facing ‘one of the most difficult moments in our history’ in wake of U.S. peace plan

Ukraine may face a hard choice at a pivotal point…

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