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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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Trudeau accuses India of supporting violent crimes in Canada | CBC News
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October 14, 2024

Trudeau accuses India of supporting violent crimes in Canada | CBC News

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the Indian government has made…

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This 237-million-year-old fossil from Brazil could shed light on rise of dinosaurs | CBC News
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October 14, 2024

This 237-million-year-old fossil from Brazil could shed light on rise of dinosaurs | CBC News

Scientists in Brazil have announced the discovery of one of…

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Alberta government proposing additional restrictions on wind and solar energy | CBC News
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October 14, 2024

Alberta government proposing additional restrictions on wind and solar energy | CBC News

The Alberta government is proposing additional restrictions on wind and…

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Israeli attacks on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon must stop, EU says | CBC News
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October 14, 2024

Israeli attacks on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon must stop, EU says | CBC News

The European Union has condemned attacks on UNÂ peacekeepers in…

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At least 10 killed in Israeli attack on northern Gaza food distribution centre, medics say | CBC News
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October 14, 2024

At least 10 killed in Israeli attack on northern Gaza food distribution centre, medics say | CBC News

Palestinian medics said on Monday that at least 10 people…

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Teen climber shatters record for youngest to conquer world's 14 highest peaks | CBC News
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October 14, 2024

Teen climber shatters record for youngest to conquer world’s 14 highest peaks | CBC News

A Sherpa teenager who became the youngest person to scale…

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Democracy is the path to sustainable growth, Nobel in economics winner says | CBC News
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October 14, 2024

Democracy is the path to sustainable growth, Nobel in economics winner says | CBC News

The Nobel memorial prize in economics has been awarded to…

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In major military exercise, China simulates sealing off Taiwan's ports | CBC News
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October 14, 2024

In major military exercise, China simulates sealing off Taiwan’s ports | CBC News

China employed a record 125 aircraft, as well as its…

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Uber started using 'algorithmic pricing' in Canada. Is that a good or bad thing? | CBC News
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October 14, 2024

Uber started using ‘algorithmic pricing’ in Canada. Is that a good or bad thing? | CBC News

Uber rolled out a new pay model this week in…

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