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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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The balance of power in Ottawa has shifted to the Bloc. So what does it want? | CBC News
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August 29, 2024

The balance of power in Ottawa has shifted to the Bloc. So what does it want? | CBC News

When the NDP and Liberals signed the confidence and supply…

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'I'm right here, bro': Singh, Poilievre have tense exchange during question period | CBC News
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August 29, 2024

‘I’m right here, bro’: Singh, Poilievre have tense exchange during question period | CBC News

Tensions flared between NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and Conservative Leader…

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Voters head to the polls in 2 federal byelections that will be closely watched on Parliament Hill | CBC News
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August 29, 2024

Voters head to the polls in 2 federal byelections that will be closely watched on Parliament Hill | CBC News

Voters are headed to the polls for federal byelections in…

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How the NDP's deal with the Liberals died | CBC News
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August 29, 2024

How the NDP’s deal with the Liberals died | CBC News

On the same day the Liberal government’s House leader told…

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Singh takes questions a day after axing deal with Liberals, creating uncertainty in Canadian politics | CBC News
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August 29, 2024

Singh takes questions a day after axing deal with Liberals, creating uncertainty in Canadian politics | CBC News

A day after breaking his political pact with the Liberal…

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Poilievre asks Singh to pull support for Liberal government to prompt fall election | CBC News
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August 29, 2024

Poilievre asks Singh to pull support for Liberal government to prompt fall election | CBC News

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has written a letter to his…

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Shop owner getting headache over constant decapitation of statue | CBC News
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August 29, 2024

Shop owner getting headache over constant decapitation of statue | CBC News

Marlies Soltys is trying not to lose her own head…

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1, 2 or 3? Michelin star restaurant rating system is coming to Quebec | CBC News
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August 29, 2024

1, 2 or 3? Michelin star restaurant rating system is coming to Quebec | CBC News

The Michelin Guide is already in Toronto and Vancouver. Now,…

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Despite layoffs, Postmedia says don't expect big changes to Atlantic Canadian newspapers | CBC News
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August 29, 2024

Despite layoffs, Postmedia says don’t expect big changes to Atlantic Canadian newspapers | CBC News

The chief executive officer of Postmedia is moving to reassure…

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