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What happens after communism? Cubans face huge challenges, big decisions

What happens after communism? Cubans face huge challenges, big decisions

Cuba appears to be tottering toward some kind of political transition. Some Cubans are concerned that the residents own nothing and are too impoverished to take over the few functioning businesses on the island, while there is a large and wealthy diaspora community (and potentially also foreign investors) who would be able to swoop in and buy property and businesses at bargain prices.

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U.S. to boycott next G20 meeting in South Africa
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February 6, 2025

U.S. to boycott next G20 meeting in South Africa

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will not attend an…

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Business, Finance, Media

February 6, 2025

Thomson Reuters reports US$587M Q4 profit, raises quarterly dividend 10%

TORONTO — Thomson Reuters raised its dividend 10 per cent…

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Sports

February 6, 2025

Jordi Fernandez steps down as head coach of Canada’s men’s basketball team

TORONTO — Jordi Fernandez is stepping down as head coach…

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B.C. teen who worked with The Flaming Lips gets posthumous album release
Star

February 6, 2025

B.C. teen who worked with The Flaming Lips gets posthumous album release

Nell Smith, the B.C. teenager known for her collaboration with…

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Sports

February 6, 2025

Multi-province bid pitched as a way for Canada to host Commonwealth Games

Canadian bids for a Commonwealth Games have died by provincial…

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Sports

February 6, 2025

Double-double: Grizzlies rookie centre Zach Edey triumphant in Toronto return

TORONTO — Zach Edey took a pause and looked around…

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Israel's defence minister orders army to prepare for Gaza residents' departure
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February 6, 2025

Israel’s defence minister orders army to prepare for Gaza residents’ departure

Israel’s defence minister has ordered the army to prepare a…

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Heard of bin shopping? It's catching on with the most committed of bargain hunters
Star

February 6, 2025

Heard of bin shopping? It’s catching on with the most committed of bargain hunters

A different kind of shopping experience is seeing an increasing…

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Former soldier upset with $150-million class-action racism settlement
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February 6, 2025

Former soldier upset with $150-million class-action racism settlement

A man who helped start a class-action lawsuit claiming systemic…

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