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Canada's finance minister aims to shore up support, investment in China

Canada’s finance minister aims to shore up support, investment in China

Canada’s finance minister François-Philippe Champagne is in China to continue diversifying trading partners and strengthen the economy. This visit follows that of Prime Minister Mark Carney earlier this year as U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war has driven more and more countries to turn toward China, the world’s second-largest economy.

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Nunavut has 1 year left before devolution comes into effect. Is the territory ready?

Nunavut has 1 year left before devolution comes into effect. Is the territory ready?

The Canadian government will transfer control of Nunavut’s land and resources to the territory next April. But there are many big changes to be worked out before the transfer date. Some federal jobs will be transferred to the Nunavut government, a new department responsible for land and resources will be established, and Ottawa still needs to remediate contaminated sites on federal land.

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International Criminal Court issues arrest warrants for Israeli PM, Hamas official
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September 17, 2024

International Criminal Court issues arrest warrants for Israeli PM, Hamas official

THE LATEST: ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant and Deif.  Netanyahu condemns decision, expects…

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Malnutrition cases grow in Gaza, hospitals report, as little aid and food make it through
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September 17, 2024

Malnutrition cases grow in Gaza, hospitals report, as little aid and food make it through

Hospital officials in the Gaza Strip say they’re dealing with…

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This UN force is struggling to help keep the peace in southern Lebanon. So why is it still there?
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September 17, 2024

This UN force is struggling to help keep the peace in southern Lebanon. So why is it still there?

As Lt. Col Jordan Hertzberg watches black smoke rise beyond a…

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After Sinwar's death, Hamas says Israeli hostages won't be returned anytime soon | CBC News
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September 17, 2024

After Sinwar’s death, Hamas says Israeli hostages won’t be returned anytime soon | CBC News

Hamas confirmed Friday that its leader, Yahya Sinwar, was killed…

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Gaza doctor details accounts of abuse under Israeli custody after being released over 6 months later | CBC News
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September 17, 2024

Gaza doctor details accounts of abuse under Israeli custody after being released over 6 months later | CBC News

Palestinian surgeon Khaled Al Serr was working at Nasser Hospital…

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14-month-old is 1 of 5 babies born in East Jerusalem hospital now separated from parents in Gaza by the war | CBC News
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September 17, 2024

14-month-old is 1 of 5 babies born in East Jerusalem hospital now separated from parents in Gaza by the war | CBC News

All Sa’ida Idris has known almost since the day she…

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Israel marks Oct. 7 anniversary under shadow of escalating war | CBC News
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September 17, 2024

Israel marks Oct. 7 anniversary under shadow of escalating war | CBC News

Israelis on Monday marked the first anniversary of the devastating…

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Israel launches deadly airstrike in central Beirut as clashes with Hezbollah fighters continue | CBC News
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September 17, 2024

Israel launches deadly airstrike in central Beirut as clashes with Hezbollah fighters continue | CBC News

Israel’s military urged residents of over 20 towns in south…

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Israel warns Lebanese border communities ahead of expected ground combat operations | CBC News
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September 17, 2024

Israel warns Lebanese border communities ahead of expected ground combat operations | CBC News

The Israeli military on Tuesday warned people to evacuate nearly…

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