The pregnant widow of a fallen U.S. soldier whose combat death led to a political fight between Donald Trump and a Florida representative says the phone call from the president left her angry and crying. CBC | World News
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Nothing left to chance as 19th congress of Chinese Communist Party opens today
As the red curtain rises on this week’s key meeting of China’s rulers — the 19th Congress of the Communist Party — nothing is being left to chance. Large gatherings are banned and the internet is in virtual lockdown. CBC | World News
Read More »Congress will ‘stand up’ to Trump if he tries to end NAFTA, U.S. lawmaker says
While the prospect of NAFTA’s demise may be causing some hand wringing as Canada, the United States and Mexico renegotiate the trade deal, Brian Higgins, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives says NAFTA won’t go down without a fight in Congress. CBC | World News
Read More »Trump asks Congress for $7.85B in Harvey relief funds
U.S. President Donald Trump has sent lawmakers a $ 7.85-billion US request for an initial down payment for Harvey relief and recovery efforts. CBC | World News
Read More »Venezuelan congress rejects authority of Maduro’s legislative superbody
Venezuela’s opposition-controlled congress on Saturday rejected the self-proclaimed law-making authority of a new legislative superbody elected last month at the behest of President Nicolas Maduro. CBC | World News
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