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Despite ceasefire with Iran, Israel's aggressive new attacks on Beirut signal no relief for Lebanon

Despite ceasefire with Iran, Israel’s aggressive new attacks on Beirut signal no relief for Lebanon

The announcement of a ceasefire between Iran and the United States was met in Lebanon with the war’s bloodiest day, as Israel launched a massive air campaign that its media termed “Operation Eternal Darkness.” The Israeli strikes killed and wounded hundreds, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signalled his intent to pursue Hezbollah regardless of international pressure.

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Party City to shut down in U.S., but Canadian stores unaffected
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December 20, 2024

Party City to shut down in U.S., but Canadian stores unaffected

Party City is reportedly closing all of its stores across…

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Woman accused of crushing animals to death with feet for dark web videos denied bail
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December 20, 2024

Woman accused of crushing animals to death with feet for dark web videos denied bail

A Winnipeg woman accused of crushing animals to death with…

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Manitoba family gets wrong passports delivered days before Christmas vacation
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December 20, 2024

Manitoba family gets wrong passports delivered days before Christmas vacation

A family from Portage la Prairie, Man., applied in person…

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Will the Amazon strike be the grinch to consumers' holiday shopping? Probably not.
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December 20, 2024

Will the Amazon strike be the grinch to consumers’ holiday shopping? Probably not.

With Christmas less than a week away, Amazon workers at…

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Gunshots fired at Toronto Jewish girls school for 3rd time this year
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December 20, 2024

Gunshots fired at Toronto Jewish girls school for 3rd time this year

Toronto police say the service’s hate crime unit is investigating…

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U.S. drops $10M bounty for HTS leader after 'very productive' diplomat meeting in Damascus
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December 20, 2024

U.S. drops $10M bounty for HTS leader after ‘very productive’ diplomat meeting in Damascus

Senior U.S. diplomats visiting Damascus on Friday met with Syria’s…

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The U.K. and Germany have done it. Should Canada also privatize its postal service?
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December 20, 2024

The U.K. and Germany have done it. Should Canada also privatize its postal service?

Selling off or privatizing Canada Post is just one of…

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The only way Palestinians can get cash in Gaza is to use money exchangers — who take a big cut
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December 20, 2024

The only way Palestinians can get cash in Gaza is to use money exchangers — who take a big cut

In Gaza, where banknotes are in short supply, Palestinians are…

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New leaders often tighten ethics, transparency rules. Danielle Smith and UCP take different approach
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December 20, 2024

New leaders often tighten ethics, transparency rules. Danielle Smith and UCP take different approach

The UCP has created a more generous gift policy and…

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