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How Iran is using executions to crush dissent

How Iran is using executions to crush dissent

Human rights groups say Iran is speeding up executions of political dissidents and anti-regime protesters who took to the streets in January. Families and activists say any negotiations to end the war must be conditioned on ending the killings.

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There's a silver lining in the Iran war ceasefire for Canada's oil and gas industry

There’s a silver lining in the Iran war ceasefire for Canada’s oil and gas industry

The Iran war appears to have ended (if it has ended) with a settlement that neither fully opens the Strait of Hormuz nor keeps it fully closed. The lingering doubts about the Persian Gulf as a source of energy for Europe and Asia, especially if Iran succeeds in its goal of charging tolls for passage, could be good news for Canadian oil and gas — if disaster can be averted.

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Former special ops soldier says he faced 'retaliation' for reporting alleged killing of Afghan civilians | CBC News
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October 16, 2024

Former special ops soldier says he faced ‘retaliation’ for reporting alleged killing of Afghan civilians | CBC News

A former special forces soldier is suing the federal government,…

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A new bride at 18, she says he'd often force himself on her. It's not rape in India | CBC News
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October 16, 2024

A new bride at 18, she says he’d often force himself on her. It’s not rape in India | CBC News

Her wedding night at age 18 brings back painful memories…

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FIRST PERSON | I was surprised to find beauty in the aftermath of the Jasper fire | CBC News
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October 16, 2024

FIRST PERSON | I was surprised to find beauty in the aftermath of the Jasper fire | CBC News

Ted Bishop didn’t know what to expect when he returned…

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A pheasant hatchery, 10,000 old solar panels and a renewable energy dilemma | CBC News
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October 16, 2024

A pheasant hatchery, 10,000 old solar panels and a renewable energy dilemma | CBC News

Right now, Canada’s renewable energy infrastructure — both solar panels…

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Murder trial begins for U.S. tech consultant accused in death of Cash App founder Bob Lee | CBC News
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October 14, 2024

Murder trial begins for U.S. tech consultant accused in death of Cash App founder Bob Lee | CBC News

The murder trial of a tech consultant in the stabbing…

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Lilly Ledbetter, icon in the battle for U.S. equal pay, dead at 86 | CBC News
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October 14, 2024

Lilly Ledbetter, icon in the battle for U.S. equal pay, dead at 86 | CBC News

Lilly Ledbetter, an former Alabama factory manager whose lawsuit against…

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New lawsuits accuse Sean (Diddy) Combs of sexual assault of 6 people, including a minor | CBC News
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October 14, 2024

New lawsuits accuse Sean (Diddy) Combs of sexual assault of 6 people, including a minor | CBC News

A new wave of lawsuits filed Monday accuses Sean (Diddy)…

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Can Jupiter's ice-covered moon host life? After delay, NASA's finally sent spacecraft to Europa to find out | CBC News
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October 14, 2024

Can Jupiter’s ice-covered moon host life? After delay, NASA’s finally sent spacecraft to Europa to find out | CBC News

NASA finally launched a spacecraft from Florida on Monday onÂ…

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Public safety committee calls for emergency meeting on RCMP allegations against India | CBC News
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October 14, 2024

Public safety committee calls for emergency meeting on RCMP allegations against India | CBC News

The federal standing committee on public safety and national security…

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