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Ex-intelligence officer's arrest in Mexico raises spectre of plot behind 1994 political assassination

Ex-intelligence officer’s arrest in Mexico raises spectre of plot behind 1994 political assassination

The March 23, 1994, death of Luis Donaldo Colosio, a reformer on the cusp of winning the Mexican presidency who promised a more just and democratic country, holds a space in the country’s consciousness like the 1963 killing of President John F. Kennedy does in the United States. Federal authorities in Mexico recently arrested a 64-year-old man in Tijuana in connection with Colosio’s killing.

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Hamas frees 4 Israeli soldier hostages in exchange for 200 Palestinians
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January 25, 2025

Hamas frees 4 Israeli soldier hostages in exchange for 200 Palestinians

The Palestinian militant group Hamas handed four female Israeli soldier…

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Mark Carney committing to hit 2% NATO defence spending benchmark in 2030
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January 25, 2025

Mark Carney committing to hit 2% NATO defence spending benchmark in 2030

Liberal leadership contender Mark Carney says if he becomes prime…

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The trade war is off — but for how long?
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January 25, 2025

The trade war is off — but for how long?

Canadian sports fans might be persuaded to stop jeering the…

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Trudeau, Trump will speak again this afternoon on eve of trade war
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January 25, 2025

Trudeau, Trump will speak again this afternoon on eve of trade war

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke to U.S. President Donald Trump…

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Donald Trump has ruptured the Canada-U.S. relationship. To what end? And what comes next?
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January 25, 2025

Donald Trump has ruptured the Canada-U.S. relationship. To what end? And what comes next?

Addressing both Canadians and Americans on Saturday night, at one…

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Canada holds its breath, waits to see details of Trump's promised tariffs
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January 25, 2025

Canada holds its breath, waits to see details of Trump’s promised tariffs

Canadians are waiting to see details of the promised U.S. tariffs…

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Carney says he'll scrap the carbon tax, introduce green incentive program if he becomes leader
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January 25, 2025

Carney says he’ll scrap the carbon tax, introduce green incentive program if he becomes leader

Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney says he will abandon his…

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Trudeau says Canada 'ready' for Trump tariffs as ministers make final push in D.C.
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January 25, 2025

Trudeau says Canada ‘ready’ for Trump tariffs as ministers make final push in D.C.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada is ready to deliver…

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Canada launches fentanyl crackdown to convince Trump tariffs aren't necessary
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January 25, 2025

Canada launches fentanyl crackdown to convince Trump tariffs aren’t necessary

Days before tariffs that have the potential to cripple Canada’s…

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