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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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ANALYSIS | Russia wants a baby boom, but some women resist becoming a mother for the motherland | CBC News
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September 20, 2024

ANALYSIS | Russia wants a baby boom, but some women resist becoming a mother for the motherland | CBC News

Russian officials, encouraged by President Vladimir Putin, are rolling out…

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New limits on international students are causing turmoil among colleges, universities | CBC News
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September 20, 2024

New limits on international students are causing turmoil among colleges, universities | CBC News

A fresh wave of tighter restrictions on international students has…

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Ford government eyes new restrictions on bike lanes | CBC News
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September 20, 2024

Ford government eyes new restrictions on bike lanes | CBC News

The Ontario government is considering bringing forward legislation that could…

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Escaped pig dodges police as schoolchildren cheer | CBC News
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September 20, 2024

Escaped pig dodges police as schoolchildren cheer | CBC News

A pair of escaped pigs managed to duck and dodge…

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Lawyers call ex-Harrods boss Al-Fayed a 'monster' who sexually abused dozens of women | CBC News
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September 19, 2024

Lawyers call ex-Harrods boss Al-Fayed a ‘monster’ who sexually abused dozens of women | CBC News

WARNING: This article may affect those who have experienced​ ​​​sexual…

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Quebec's Couche-Tard is gunning to buy 7-Eleven. Here's how it got there | CBC News
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September 19, 2024

Quebec’s Couche-Tard is gunning to buy 7-Eleven. Here’s how it got there | CBC News

Quebec’s Alimentation Couche-Tard started with one store in 1980. Now,…

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Behold the harp emoji, brought to you by a famed harpist and a prolific emoji advocate | CBC Radio
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September 19, 2024

Behold the harp emoji, brought to you by a famed harpist and a prolific emoji advocate | CBC Radio

The harp emoji is the brainchild of beloved harpist Mary…

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Can an image of frozen penguin chicks spark climate action? | CBC News
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September 19, 2024

Can an image of frozen penguin chicks spark climate action? | CBC News

In this week’s issue of our environmental newsletter, we look…

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Hezbollah chief denounces attacks as sonic booms from Israeli warplanes rattle Beirut | CBC News
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September 19, 2024

Hezbollah chief denounces attacks as sonic booms from Israeli warplanes rattle Beirut | CBC News

Deadly Israeli attacks that blew up Hezbollah radios and pagers…

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