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Saudi regime using Canadian armored vehicles in crackdown on Shia Muslims: Report
Jul 29, 2017 07:52Ottawa has expressed “deep concerns” over the Saudi Arabia’s apparent use of Canadian military equipment in its growing crackdown against its Shia Musim citizens in the restive Eastern Province.
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A journey to Greenland
Jul 29, 2017 05:24Greenland is an autonomous constituent country within the Kingdom of Denmark between the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans, east of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. Though physiographically a part of the continent of North America, Greenland has been politically and culturally associated with Europe (specifically Norway and Denmark, the colonial powers, as well as the nearby island of Iceland) for more than a millennium.
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Iran raps Canada’s recognition of US courts rulings
Jul 04, 2017 14:49Foreign Ministry spokesman has criticized a Canadian court’s recognition of the US courts’ rulings against the Islamic Republic in absentia, saying the US move runs counter to the international judicial norms.
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Canada holds celebrations amid natives’ protests
Jul 02, 2017 04:20The Canadian government has held huge celebrations marking 150 years of semi-autonomy amid protests from the indigenous community.
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'Canada keen to restore diplomatic ties with Iran'
May 13, 2017 10:00The Ottawa government has voiced its readiness to reestablish political relations with Iran by sending signals through diplomatic channels, a senior Iranian diplomat announced.
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Zarif urges Canada to facilitate Iranian expats’ participation in polls
May 09, 2017 15:04Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called on Canada to lay the ground for the Iranian nationals residing in the North American country to cast their votes in the forthcoming presidential election.
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Heavy rain, floods hit Canada
May 08, 2017 08:14Torrential rains and waters from melting snow have been causing flooding across large parts of Canada over the past days, prompting officials to triple the number of soldiers deployed to help evacuate victims in one province.
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13 states including Canada, join AIIB
Mar 24, 2017 07:37The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) says it has approved 13 new applications to join it bringing the total membership of the bank which was initiated by China to 70.
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About 22 refugees cross into Canada from US
Feb 20, 2017 13:29At least 22 asylum seekers have fled the United States to Canada amid uncertainty in the US refugee system under President Donald Trump’s administration.
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Canada court ruling violates international law: Iran
Feb 19, 2017 10:08Tehran has rejected a recent ruling issued by Canada’s Ontario Superior Court of Justice against Iran, saying the verdict violates international law.