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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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Passengers facing flight disruptions could get more protections under Canadian proposals
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December 23, 2024

Passengers facing flight disruptions could get more protections under Canadian proposals

The Canadian Transportation Agency, the quasi-judicial tribunal and regulator tasked…

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The world juniors are about to begin. Why isn't there a women's world junior tournament?
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December 23, 2024

The world juniors are about to begin. Why isn’t there a women’s world junior tournament?

The women’s under-18 world championship is set for January. But…

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Israeli defence minister claims responsibility for Hamas leader Haniyeh's assassination
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December 23, 2024

Israeli defence minister claims responsibility for Hamas leader Haniyeh’s assassination

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz admitted on Monday for the…

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Judge backs City of Hamilton tent ban in parks, ruling against encampment residents seeking $445K
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December 23, 2024

Judge backs City of Hamilton tent ban in parks, ruling against encampment residents seeking $445K

Ontario Superior Court Justice James Ramsey sided with the City…

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Shohei Ohtani wins 3rd Associated Press male athlete of year award
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December 23, 2024

Shohei Ohtani wins 3rd Associated Press male athlete of year award

Major league star Shohei Ohtani is keeping elite company, capping…

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North Gaza hospital faces 'continuous daily threat' from Israeli strikes, says director
Star

December 23, 2024

North Gaza hospital faces ‘continuous daily threat’ from Israeli strikes, says director

An official at a hospital in northern Gaza is sounding…

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Owner of Montreal jewelry store fights back after thieves crash car through shop in brazen robbery
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December 23, 2024

Owner of Montreal jewelry store fights back after thieves crash car through shop in brazen robbery

On Saturday, a car rammed into a Montreal jewelry store…

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How B.C. lawyers helped an Indigenous community in Peru get a river declared a person with legal rights
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December 23, 2024

How B.C. lawyers helped an Indigenous community in Peru get a river declared a person with legal rights

Earlier this year, a Peruvian court granted a river legal…

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Honda and Nissan announce plans to merge, creating world's third-largest automaker
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December 23, 2024

Honda and Nissan announce plans to merge, creating world’s third-largest automaker

Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan have announced plans to work…

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