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France: Ex-President Sarkozy goes on trial for corruption
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is standing trial in Paris on corruption charges.
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France: Ex-President Nicolas Sarkozy’s corruption trial suspended
Along with his lawyer, Sarkozy, accused of corruption, faces a prison sentence of up to 10 years and a maximum fine of 1 million euros.
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Kashmiris vote in local elections, first since autonomy revoked
First of eight-phase polls to elect members of District Development Councils begins amid tight security.
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Argentina abortion legalisation faces challenges
Argentina became the largest Latin American country to legalise abortion in December, but implementing the procedure - particularly in conservative provinces - is proving a challenge.
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Saudi Arabia reaps the wrong kind of PR as G20 host
Activists are drawing attention to Saudi Arabia’s human rights record as it prepares to host the G20 summit.
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Uganda’s Bobi Wine arrested after presidential nomination: Party
Popular singer and opposition presidential hopeful taken away by police just after he was certified as a candidate in next year’s election.
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Iraqis doubt parliamentary election will bring real change
As Iraq marks the first anniversary of anti-government protests, the country's parliament is voting on changes to its election laws.
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Chile: on first anniversary of protests, justice still elusive
A year after rising metro fares sparked a protest movement, people in Chile are still waiting for change.
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Nicaragua protest: Prisoners sew lips shut after alleged abuses
Nicaragua’s President Daniel Ortega has denied allegations of torture.
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Bolivia readies for long-delayed presidential election
Luis Arce leads in the polls, but the MAS candidate may not be able to avoid a risky, second-round runoff.
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‘A lot of silent suffering’: Khadija El Hilali describes her time at Rideau Hall
( - image credit) Khadija El Hilali says encounters with racism and discrimination at Rideau Hall drove her to leave.
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Kyrgyzstan youth call for political overhaul after election
President Sooronbay Jeenbekov promised to resign following days of protests over the results of this month's parliamentary election which many say was rigged.
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Cyprus ends citizenship through investment scheme
The move comes after an Al Jazeera investigation showed that politicians were willing to help criminals acquire passports.
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Barrett confirmation hearing: Tough questions for Trump's nominee
US Supreme Court nominee Barrett fields questions on election issues, healthcare, abortion in her confirmation hearing.
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Lebanon, Israel launch talks over maritime border dispute
Short session held on Wednesday, with state media reporting second round to take place on October 28.
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Tajikistan vote seen as easy win for strongman Emomali Rahmon
Rahmon faces no serious challenger in Sunday’s election and is expected to extend his 28-year rule in former Soviet state.
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WE employees say they were pressured to attend events hosted by Morneau
Several former WE Charity employees say they were pressured by supervisors to attend events hosted by Finance Minister Bill Morneau, including his 2018 holiday party.
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EU recovery fund: Germany abandons years of thrift for deal
The Macron-Merkel plan is unpopular in some conservative circles in Germany.
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Masks in the US: Campaign encourages mask-wearing as cases rise
The US CDC recommends wearing a mask, as do most medical professionals.
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Two Lethbridge officers admit to surveilling a former cabinet minister
Alberta's police watchdog is promising an investigation into the actions of two officers. The officers admitted to eavesdropping on a political meeting in 2017. They were recently demoted for using their positions for 'personal advantage.'
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'The most important thing is to make the music that you want to make': Backxwash
Backxwash talks to the CBC's Saroja Coelho about her Polaris Prize winning album, what inspired it, and how she sees her music as part of the Black Lives Matter movement.
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Venezuela crisis: Security forces accused of human rights abuses
A report by the UN expresses concern about allegations of torture and forced disappearances by security forces.
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Chinese Foreign Ministry denies links in high-profile extradition, espionage cases
Freelance reporter Patrick Fok pressed China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson over perceived connections between Meng Wanzhou's extradition case and espionage charges against jailed Canadians Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig.
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Caesar Act: Fresh sanctions on Syria could worsen Lebanon economy
Concerns rise that Lebanon's economic crisis could be worsened by US sanctions targeting Syria's government.