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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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As GST break approaches, small businesses prepare for a tax holiday headache
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June 18, 2022

As GST break approaches, small businesses prepare for a tax holiday headache

With the federal government’s GST holiday kicking in Saturday, small retailers…

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The GST/HST holiday begins Saturday — here's how it works
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June 18, 2022

The GST/HST holiday begins Saturday — here’s how it works

This Saturday marks the beginning of the Liberal government’s two-month…

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Northern stores 'absolutely not' hiking food costs when federal funding arrives, says CEO
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June 18, 2022

Northern stores ‘absolutely not’ hiking food costs when federal funding arrives, says CEO

During a shareholder meeting, North West Co. Inc.’s Dan McConnell…

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Climate change and a weak loonie are expected to push up your grocery bill next year
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June 18, 2022

Climate change and a weak loonie are expected to push up your grocery bill next year

An annual report on food prices in Canada is predicting…

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Trudeau says NDP turning its back on workers by stalling $250 rebate cheques
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June 18, 2022

Trudeau says NDP turning its back on workers by stalling $250 rebate cheques

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the NDP is turning its…

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Liberals, NDP pass bill to enact 2-month GST holiday in House of Commons
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June 18, 2022

Liberals, NDP pass bill to enact 2-month GST holiday in House of Commons

The House of Commons has passed legislation that will remove the federal…

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Liberals table a GST holiday bill with no mention of $250 rebate cheques
Star

June 18, 2022

Liberals table a GST holiday bill with no mention of $250 rebate cheques

The Liberal government has introduced a bill that would bring…

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Beef prices hit record high at the grocery store — and on the ranch too
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June 18, 2022

Beef prices hit record high at the grocery store — and on the ranch too

The cost of ground beef, steak and roasts has continued…

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Singh calls on Ottawa to extend $250 rebate to cover seniors, vulnerable Canadians
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June 18, 2022

Singh calls on Ottawa to extend $250 rebate to cover seniors, vulnerable Canadians

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is calling on the Liberal government…

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