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Justin Trudeau’s resignation speech in full
Justin Trudeau has said he will step down as prime minister of Canada and leader of the governing Liberal party after nine years in office. He announced his resignation in a speech outside his Rideau Cottage residence in Ottawa on Monday, speaking in both English and French. Here is his full statement in English. Every morning I’ve woken up as…
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JUST IN: Canada’s PM Justin Trudeau announces resignation
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he intends to step down as the country’s prime minister, leaving office once a new ruling party leader is chosen. Canada’s parliament will be suspended until March 24 while a new leader is chosen, he said. Trudeau, leader of the Liberal Party for 11 years and prime minister for nine, was facing a mounting…
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Sarkozy, former French President on trial over campaign funds from Gaddafi
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy went on trial on Monday, on charges of having received millions of euros in illegal financing from Libya’s late strongman Muammar Gaddafi for his successful 2007 presidential bid. Sarkozy, who was relaxed and chatting with lawyers and other defendants in the courtroom before the hearing started, has always denied the accusations. The conservative former leader…
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Blinken warns Russia is close to sharing advanced satellite technology with North Korea
Russia may be close to sharing advanced satellite technology with North Korea after the isolated nation supplied troops to help bolster Moscow’s war in Ukraine, United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned Monday. “The DPRK is already receiving Russian military equipment and training. Now, we have reason to believe that Moscow intends to share advance space and satellite technology…
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North Korea tests missile as Blinken visits South Korea amid political crisis
North Korea test-fired a ballistic missile into the sea on Monday while U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited South Korea to proclaim “full confidence” in the country’s institutions amid an ongoing political crisis. The missile appeared to be an intermediate range ballistic missile, which has a range of up to 3,400 miles, according to the Arms Control Association. It…
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US surgeon general sounds alarm about link between alcohol and cancer
US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an advisory Friday warning Americans that alcohol consumption can increase their cancer risk and called for an updated health warning label on alcoholic beverages. Surgeon general’s advisories are strongly stated warnings meant to deliver clear messages about health risks. Advisories are uncommon and reserved for issues that need immediate awareness and action. They…
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Palestinian Authority suspends Al Jazeera TV channel in West Bank
The Palestinian Authority says it has suspended broadcasting by the prominent Arab channel Al Jazeera in parts of the occupied West Bank, citing incitement and bias.Qatari-owned Al Jazeera expressed shock and denounced the decision as “an attempt to hide the truth about events in the occupied territories”. It links the closure to news coverage of the recent major crackdown by…
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Biden decides to block Nippon Steel’s $15 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel
President Joe Biden is preparing to block Nippon Steel Corp.’s $14.1 billion takeover of United States Steel Corp., according to people familiar with the matter. The White House is expected to announce Biden’s decision as soon as Friday, according to the Post. The decision on whether to let the deal proceed was referred to Biden on Dec. 23 after the…
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Biden names US Presidential delegation to Mahama’s inauguration in Ghana
U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to attend the inauguration of Ghana’s President-elect John Dramani Mahama on January 7, 2025, in Accra, Ghana. In a statement from the White House, Biden named Shalanda D. Young, director of the United States Office of Management and Budget, as leader of the delegation. Members of delegation…
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President Akufo-Addo’s ADC collapses in parliament
Colonel Isaac Amponsah, the personal security guard and Aide-De-Camp (ADC) to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, collapsed in Parliament on Friday, January 3, 2025. The incident occurred during the President’s final State of the Nation Address. Colonel Amponsah, who has served as the President’s ADC since February 2023, reportedly suffered a medical emergency while the President was addressing the chamber.…
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