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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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Deadline looms for Air Canada and its pilots to reach a deal | CBC News
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September 12, 2024

Deadline looms for Air Canada and its pilots to reach a deal | CBC News

The countdown is on for Air Canada and its pilots…

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Air Canada says it hasn't cancelled flights today over pilot talks, but some operations affected | CBC News
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September 12, 2024

Air Canada says it hasn’t cancelled flights today over pilot talks, but some operations affected | CBC News

Air Canada says some operations will start to be affected…

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Springfield, subject of baseless pet-eating claim spread by Trump at debate, receives bomb threats | CBC News
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September 12, 2024

Springfield, subject of baseless pet-eating claim spread by Trump at debate, receives bomb threats | CBC News

The city of Springfield in Ohio announced its city hall…

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Singh won't say if NDP climate plan will include consumer carbon tax | CBC News
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September 12, 2024

Singh won’t say if NDP climate plan will include consumer carbon tax | CBC News

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh won’t say whether he would keep…

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3 stabbed, standoff continues in Kingston | CBC News
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September 12, 2024

3 stabbed, standoff continues in Kingston | CBC News

Police in Kingston, Ont., say they’ve closed Montreal Street near…

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Acetaminophen among medication recalled from Canadian pharmacy brand | CBC News
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September 12, 2024

Acetaminophen among medication recalled from Canadian pharmacy brand | CBC News

Health Canada has issued a recall for vitamins and medication…

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Ottawa resident who died last month had rare mosquito-borne virus | CBC News
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September 12, 2024

Ottawa resident who died last month had rare mosquito-borne virus | CBC News

Ottawa Public Health says a resident who died in August…

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ANALYSIS | While voters may have tired of him, Trudeau looks forward to a 'choice' election | CBC News
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September 12, 2024

ANALYSIS | While voters may have tired of him, Trudeau looks forward to a ‘choice’ election | CBC News

If Justin Trudeau has chosen to stay on as leader…

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ANALYSIS | How Taylor Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris might impact the U.S. presidential election | CBC News
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September 12, 2024

ANALYSIS | How Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris might impact the U.S. presidential election | CBC News

Taylor Swift’s massive popularity, and the intensive fandom she inspires,…

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