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What is China's endgame for the war in Iran? | About That

What is China’s endgame for the war in Iran? | About That

The U.S. war on Iran indirectly opens the door for China to help reshape the world order as the ceasefire deadline looms. Andrew Chang explains how China, Iran’s largest oil customer, takes a unique position in this war to become the new ‘global grown-up’ in the room.

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U.S. singer D4vd pleads not guilty to murder of 14-year-old

U.S. singer D4vd pleads not guilty to murder of 14-year-old

The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office said the 21-year-old D4vd, whose legal name is David Burke, was charged with first-degree murder, lewd and lascivious acts with a person under 14 and mutilating a body. His attorney entered not guilty pleas on his behalf to all counts.

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Freeland doesn't commit to meeting her own deficit target in fall economic statement
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December 10, 2024

Freeland doesn’t commit to meeting her own deficit target in fall economic statement

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is not committing to meeting the…

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Summer McIntosh sets swimming world record in women's 400m freestyle
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December 10, 2024

Summer McIntosh sets swimming world record in women’s 400m freestyle

Swimmer Summer McIntosh, the first Canadian to win three gold…

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Nikki Giovanni, poet and literary celebrity, dead at 81
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December 10, 2024

Nikki Giovanni, poet and literary celebrity, dead at 81

Nikki Giovanni, the poet, author, educator and public speaker who…

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'Unspeakable carnage': UN, government condemn killing of 184 Haitians in gangland massacre
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December 10, 2024

‘Unspeakable carnage’: UN, government condemn killing of 184 Haitians in gangland massacre

A gang leader who controls a key port in Haiti’s…

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The bright lights in Port de Grave, N.L., mean more than Christmas. They're also about memory and loss
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December 10, 2024

The bright lights in Port de Grave, N.L., mean more than Christmas. They’re also about memory and loss

For the 26th year the eastern Newfoundland town of Port…

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This Sask. lab wants to give people weed gummies and get them behind the wheel — in a simulator
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December 10, 2024

This Sask. lab wants to give people weed gummies and get them behind the wheel — in a simulator

A research lab in Saskatoon wants to feed people weed…

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Should some rural ERs close permanently if better supports are in place?
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December 10, 2024

Should some rural ERs close permanently if better supports are in place?

Physicians who spoke to CBC wonder whether better supports —…

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Ontario man says 911 put him on hold 3 times as armed group broke into his home
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December 10, 2024

Ontario man says 911 put him on hold 3 times as armed group broke into his home

Theo Meadows says he and his daughter were held at…

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Some Gaza mothers forced to reuse diapers, sell jewelry to afford them
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December 10, 2024

Some Gaza mothers forced to reuse diapers, sell jewelry to afford them

As the war continues to ravage the Gaza Strip, basic…

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