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Venezuela’s bitumen-heavy oil is virtually identical to Canada’s and the South American country has the largest proven reserves in the world. But Venezuelan oil has essentially disappeared from world markets over the past 20 years. U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to invade Venezuela have opened up the prospect that it could one day return, with huge implications for Canada. CBC ...
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Failed asylum seeker accused of raping woman in Bournemouth enters his plea
The man was remanded in custody until his trial. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Popular high street retailer to close 33 stores by January — more shops will shut
The fashion giant is closing 33 stores across the UK by the end of January, as the retailer joins other high street names being forced to shut shops. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Duke of Marlborough accused of strangling estranged wife
The 70-year-old was summonsed to appear at Oxford Magistrates’ Court following his arrest on May 13 last year. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »U.S. Supreme Court decision on Trump’s tariffs could bring more trade uncertainty to Canada
Canada is yet again on the precipice of economic uncertainty as a result of U.S. President Donald Trump’s global trade war. This time it’s connected to an upcoming decision by the U.S. Supreme Court. CBC | World News
Read More »Armed cops ram car as men ‘possibly planning violent act’ handcuffed
The car was rammed by an unmarked police vehicle during a counter-terror operation. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Labour rebels plot more chaos for Keir Starmer as shocking new court figures revealed
Only murder, rape, manslaughter and “public interest” cases will be heard by juries as part of radical proposals to slash the Crown Court backlog. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »China, Russia pulling ahead of NATO in Arctic drone capabilities: report
NATO countries, including Canada, are falling behind Russia and China in the development of Arctic-capable drones — uncrewed aerial and land vehicles that are ideal for surveillance. CBC | World News
Read More »Signs of trouble in the U.S. economy: Where are all the jobs?
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Read More »Running in Antarctica — backward? Why not, these racers say
Ice, ice, baby! A group of marathon runners awaiting a flight out of Antarctica staged a backward mile run on Dec. 15. While some competitors slipped and stumbled on their way to the finish line, the eventual victor hailing from Montreal called the sub-zero conditions ‘perfect.’ CBC | World News
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