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‘Hostage politics’: Death sentence heightens China, Canada tensions
World
January 15, 2019
‘Hostage politics’: Death sentence heightens China, Canada tensions
A Chinese court’s decision to impose the death penalty on a convicted Canadian drug smuggler has escalated a diplomatic…
Afghan singer finds fame as Justin Trudeau double
Culture
January 14, 2019
Afghan singer finds fame as Justin Trudeau double
An Afghan talent show contestant’s striking resemblance to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has turned him into an unlikely celebrity…
Runaway Saudi teen settles in Canada after being granted asylum
Middle East
January 13, 2019
Runaway Saudi teen settles in Canada after being granted asylum
A “very, very happy” Saudi teenager who caused a sensation by defying her family and seeking asylum abroad was…
Saudi teen asylum seeker expected in Canada
Middle East
January 12, 2019
Saudi teen asylum seeker expected in Canada
The young Saudi woman who fled her family seeking asylum abroad is scheduled to land in Canada on Saturday…
Egyptian pharmacist saves church in Canada from closure
Egypt
January 4, 2019
Egyptian pharmacist saves church in Canada from closure
An Egyptian immigrant pharmacist in Canada rescued the 131-year-old Huron County Church from closure due to bankruptcy and lack of…
Sudan violence concerns US, others
Middle East
December 25, 2018
Sudan violence concerns US, others
CAIRO (AP) — The United States, Britain, Norway and Canada say they are concerned by “credible reports” that Sudan’s security…
South Africa poised for cannabis trade
World
December 24, 2018
South Africa poised for cannabis trade
PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — The year 2018 has been called the “year for cannabis” in South Africa. But there…
China accuses Britain, EU of hypocrisy over Canada detention concerns
World
December 24, 2018
China accuses Britain, EU of hypocrisy over Canada detention concerns
BEIJING (Reuters) – China accused Britain and the European Union of hypocrisy on Monday for expressing concern about China’s…
Canada, US call for ‘immediate release’ of two Canadians held by China
World
December 22, 2018
Canada, US call for ‘immediate release’ of two Canadians held by China
Ottawa and Washington on Friday stepped up pressure on Beijing, calling for the immediate release of two Canadians detained…
US charges two Chinese for state-sponsored hacking
World
December 21, 2018
US charges two Chinese for state-sponsored hacking
The United States has charged two Chinese men it accuses of hacking the computer systems of companies and government agencies…