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Trump administration tells prosecutors to avoid criminal probes of acting Venezuelan president

Trump administration tells prosecutors to avoid criminal probes of acting Venezuelan president

The Trump administration has quietly instructed federal prosecutors in Miami to avoid pursuing criminal investigations into Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez, a longtime target of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, according to current and former U.S. law enforcement officials — the latest sign of warming relations between the White House and the oil-rich nation.

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Indian billionaire Adani, 3 former executives of Canadian pension fund charged in fraud scheme
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November 22, 2024

Indian billionaire Adani, 3 former executives of Canadian pension fund charged in fraud scheme

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, one of Asia’s richest men, may…

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Heavy snowfall expected through weekend across Alberta
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November 22, 2024

Heavy snowfall expected through weekend across Alberta

Environment and Climate Change Canada issued snowfall warnings throughout southern…

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'We got completely played for suckers,' MP says of recent takeovers in Canadian forestry
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November 22, 2024

‘We got completely played for suckers,’ MP says of recent takeovers in Canadian forestry

Opposition MPs are aghast that after buying up two major…

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Young people get health advice from social media. But can they tell good information from bad?
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November 22, 2024

Young people get health advice from social media. But can they tell good information from bad?

Most young people turn to social media with their questions,…

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Yukon looks to avoid municipal byelection in Dawson City, where councillors refuse to swear oath to King
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November 22, 2024

Yukon looks to avoid municipal byelection in Dawson City, where councillors refuse to swear oath to King

A spokesperson for the Yukon Government says the territory does…

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Wicked offers a tantalizing taste of musical's magic, but still suffers from Part 1 syndrome
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November 22, 2024

Wicked offers a tantalizing taste of musical’s magic, but still suffers from Part 1 syndrome

Wicked, led by Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande is impressively…

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What the GST holiday means for consumers — and why some economists are worried
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November 22, 2024

What the GST holiday means for consumers — and why some economists are worried

When Canadians start taking advantage of a two-month tax break…

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Former Brazilian leader Jair Bolsonaro accused of plotting to overturn 2022 election
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November 22, 2024

Former Brazilian leader Jair Bolsonaro accused of plotting to overturn 2022 election

Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro plotted a coup to overturn…

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Fearless fraudsters, broken-hearted buyers: Expert says Taylor Swift scams show flaws in ticket system
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November 22, 2024

Fearless fraudsters, broken-hearted buyers: Expert says Taylor Swift scams show flaws in ticket system

A Taylor Swift ticket scam in southern Ontario left potentially…

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