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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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Italian journalist's detainment in Iran sparks high-stakes talks over her freedom
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January 8, 2024

Italian journalist’s detainment in Iran sparks high-stakes talks over her freedom

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala has been detained in Iran since…

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Former U.S. attorney general Bondi to testify about Epstein files in closed hearing. Survivors will be waiting
Star

January 4, 2024

Former U.S. attorney general Bondi to testify about Epstein files in closed hearing. Survivors will be waiting

When Donald Trump’s former attorney general Pam Bondi appears Friday…

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Science has an Epstein problem. Women in paleontology say it's a symptom of a deeper misogyny
Star

January 4, 2024

Science has an Epstein problem. Women in paleontology say it’s a symptom of a deeper misogyny

When paleontologist Riley Black learned that several scientists in her…

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6 takeaways from Bill Clinton's deposition about Epstein and Maxwell
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January 4, 2024

6 takeaways from Bill Clinton’s deposition about Epstein and Maxwell

Former U.S. president Bill Clinton and his wife, Hillary, the…

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'I saw nothing that gave me pause': Bill Clinton says he had no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes
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January 4, 2024

‘I saw nothing that gave me pause’: Bill Clinton says he had no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes

Former U.S. president Bill Clinton said in an opening statement…

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As more Epstein files emerge, the story around former prince Andrew 'isn't going away'
Star

January 4, 2024

As more Epstein files emerge, the story around former prince Andrew ‘isn’t going away’

The eviction of the former prince now known as Andrew…

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Why the Epstein files haven't resulted in more charges
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January 4, 2024

Why the Epstein files haven’t resulted in more charges

Only Jefferey Epstein and his longtime confidant and girlfriend Ghislaine…

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Latest batch of Epstein files reveals sex offender was allowed into Canada after conviction
Star

January 4, 2024

Latest batch of Epstein files reveals sex offender was allowed into Canada after conviction

What we learned today and what’s nextWith the release today…

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Customers complain of long wait times, poor communication with Canada’s big three telecoms
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January 3, 2024

Customers complain of long wait times, poor communication with Canada’s big three telecoms

Have tips for navigating telecom customer service? We want to…

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