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Conservative Jason Kenney, who is set to become Alberta premier, is a strong critic of Justin Trudeau and wants to overturn a new federal carbon tax
World
06.08.2024
Canada conservatives win Alberta polls in blow to Trudeau
The signs of activity at North Korea's main nuclear site come after the Hanoi summit between leader Kimg Jong Un and US President Donald Trump ended abruptly without agreement on Pyongyang's nuclear programme
World
06.08.2024
Activity detected at North Korea nuclear site: US monitor
Europe's powerhouse is facing a slowing economy and calls to boost spending
World
06.08.2024
Germany set to further slash 2019 growth forecast
More than 190 million voters are choosing between an incumbent president lauded for his infrastructure projects and a fiery nationalist with links to a brutal dictatorship
World
06.08.2024
Indonesia votes as 'everyman' president battles firebrand ex-general
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Young recruits based on the Baltic island of Gotland, seen here undergoing routine training, are at the forefront of Sweden's efforts to bolster its military as Stockholm worries about Russian intentions in Europe and the Baltic
World 06.08.2024
Amid worries over Russia, Sweden returns troops to Baltic island
'Talon out': Benin President Patrice Talon has faced protests over free-market reforms and changes to the electoral code
World 06.08.2024
Benin votes - but with no opposition to choose from
Top policymakers huddled in Beijing last month announced major plans to support the flagging economy
World 06.08.2024
China GDP growth steadies at 6.4% in first quarter
The fire at Windsor Castle started when a curtain was ignited by a spotlight pressed against it
World 06.08.2024
Skill shortage could hold up Notre Dame rebuild: UK architect
Demonstrators gather during a protest by state TV employees against censorship in the capital Algiers
World 06.08.2024
Algeria protests loosen stranglehold on media
Taekwondo is a professional sport in North Korea, a highly militaristic society
World 06.08.2024
Appetite for destruction at N. Korea taekwondo contest
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has so far resisted opposition pressure to step down and call early elections
World 06.08.2024
Crisis deepens in Nicaragua a year into anti-Ortega protests
US President Donald Trump has issued the second veto of his presidency, overriding a congressional resolution directing him to end US support for the Saudi-led war in Yemen
World 06.08.2024
Trump vetoes bill to end US support for Saudi-led Yemen war
Pet cats allowed outdoors are nearly three times as likely to become infected with pathogens or parasites than those confined to quarters
World 06.08.2024
For its health and yours, keep the cat indoors
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