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As tensions simmer between U.S. and Iran, Iraq is feeling the heat
Of the many proxy battlegrounds between Iran and the U.S., Iraq is one of the most overlooked, at least outside the Middle East. But U.S. reaction to the reappearance on the political scene of former Iraqi prime minister Nouri al-Maliki — a candidate for the job once more — is a sharp reminder of the tightrope […]
Ottawa commits to keeping Mounties on front lines, says fixing federal policing is priority
After months of uncertainty hanging over the RCMP, Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree says the government is committed to keeping Mounties in the business of day-to-day policing across the country — while signalling that improving the federal crimes wing is his priority. Source link
Trump is set to scrap a longstanding legal basis for U.S. climate action. Here's what that could mean
The Trump administration is expected this week to rescind a legal opinion that has guided emissions controls in the U.S. since the Obama era, withdrawing the so-called endangerment finding of the Environmental Protection Agency. Source link
Kraft Heinz halts plans to split company
Kraft Heinz has halted efforts to split the company, in a surprise move that new CEO Steve Cahillane said was necessary due to deteriorating conditions in the food industry, though he called the challenges “fixable and within our control.” Source link
The fastest way to get into an Ontario LTC is by going a hospital first. That's a problem, say advocates
The fastest way to get into a long-term care home in Ontario is by going to the hospital first, advocates say. Source link
Olympic viewing guide Day 6: Get ready for a big Thursday
CBC Sports’ daily Olympics newsletter previews a stacked Day 6 for Canada, including some strong gold-medal chances and the men’s hockey opener. Source link
Gilles and Poirier find peace with a medal moment a lifetime in the making
It’s impossible to pinpoint where the Olympic journey started for Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier, Canada’s ice dance champions. It had a thousand starting points. Source link
Canada urges NATO to make Arctic Sentry initiative permanent
Canada’s foreign minister is urging NATO to make its newly launched Arctic Sentry initiative a permanent part of the alliance’s operations. Anita Anand argues the High North can no longer be treated as a secondary theatre. Source link
What you need to know before Canada begins play in Olympic men's hockey
After 12 years of waiting, best-on-best men’s hockey has returned to the Olympic stage. Canada opens against Czechia on Thursday at 10:40 a.m. ET (CBC and CBC Gem). Here are a few things you should know before the Canadians get started. Source link
Trump meets with Netanyahu as Iran marks 47 years of Islamic rule
U.S. President Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington to discuss U.S. nuclear talks with Iran, but nothing definitive was decided. Meanwhile, thousands in Tehran marked the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution. Source link