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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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Some missing residential school students disappeared into arranged marriages, report says
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December 3, 2024

Some missing residential school students disappeared into arranged marriages, report says

Records show arranged marriages between residential school students as early…

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What just happened in Aleppo, and what it means for Syria's civil war
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December 3, 2024

What just happened in Aleppo, and what it means for Syria’s civil war

Opposition forces seeking to overthrow Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad launched their…

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Canada to buy helicopters, drones to meet Trump's demand for tighter border security
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December 3, 2024

Canada to buy helicopters, drones to meet Trump’s demand for tighter border security

As U.S. president-elect Donald Trump threatens to hit Canada with…

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B.C. crypto fraudster fined $18.4 million for gambling away clients' cash
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December 2, 2024

B.C. crypto fraudster fined $18.4 million for gambling away clients’ cash

The elusive owner of defunct B.C. cryptocurrency exchange has been…

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Manitoba premier orders practice of jailing people with TB to end after CBC investigation
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December 2, 2024

Manitoba premier orders practice of jailing people with TB to end after CBC investigation

Manitoba premier Wab Kinew says the province will stop incarcerating…

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In world 1st, Belgian sex workers now have access to contracts, benefits and pensions
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December 2, 2024

In world 1st, Belgian sex workers now have access to contracts, benefits and pensions

Sex workers in Belgium will now be treated like any…

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Winnipeg man charged with 1st-degree murder of woman in the U.S. 27 years ago
Star

December 2, 2024

Winnipeg man charged with 1st-degree murder of woman in the U.S. 27 years ago

A Winnipeg man has been charged with first-degree murder of…

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Alberta premier says border with the U.S. is 'leaky' — here's what the numbers say
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December 2, 2024

Alberta premier says border with the U.S. is ‘leaky’ — here’s what the numbers say

Alberta is still deliberating how it will patrol its border…

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Crew of doomed Chinook didn't notice altitude drop before crash, report finds
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December 2, 2024

Crew of doomed Chinook didn’t notice altitude drop before crash, report finds

The final report into last year’s CH-147F Chinook crash into…

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