69 m. ago Canada hits out at China over execution of four nationals over drug

Mélanie Joly says Justin Trudeau urged leniency in the case

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8 h. ago Foreign minister ‘strongly condemns’ China’s executions of four Canadians

Mélanie Joly says Ottawa would ask for leniency for other Canadians facing the same fateNever miss global breaking news. Download our free app to keep up with key stories in real time.Canada has strongly condemned the execution of four of its citizens who were put to death in China on drug-smuggling charges, amid lingering diplomatic tensions between the two countries.The minister of foreign affairs, Mélanie Joly, said on Wednesday that all four were dual citizens and were executed earlier this year. She added that Ottawa would ask for leniency for other Canadians facing the same fate. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Canada to impose 25% tariffs on nearly $30bn in US imports as trade war flares – live

Canadian foreign minister condemns ‘unjustified’ trade war and condemns ‘Trump’s talks of annexing our country through economic coercion’ Congressional brinkmanship, including repeated near-misses with shutdowns and over the nation’s $36 trillion in debt, has contributed to global ratings agencies’ moves to downgrade the US federal government’s once-pristine credit rating, reports Reuters.Democrats have long chided Republicans for threatening or voting for government shutdowns, and Republicans were quick to call them out for considering votes that could risk one. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Euro on track for best week in 16 years as trade war fears hurt US dollar – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsChina’s foreign minister condemns US imposition of tariffs as ‘two-faced’This has also been a rough week for the oil price.Brent crude, the international benchmark, has dropped by 4% so far this week to just over $70 per barrel.Trump paused tariffs and the market sold off. The old adage that the market hates uncertainty rings true. How the heck are you supposed to make investments or plan?The Nasdaq ended the session down 2.6%, while the S&P 500 finished 1.78% lower. Both are headed for weekly losses of around the 4% mark. Continue reading...

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1 week ago China’s foreign minister condemns US imposition of tariffs as ‘two

Wang Yi hits out at 20% levy on Chinese goods and warns ‘law of the jungle’ could emerge from Donald Trump’s policyChina’s foreign minister has accused the US of “two-faced” behaviour, condemning the imposition of tariffs on Chinese goods and warning against the “law of the jungle” that could emerge from Donald Trump’s “America First” policy.Speaking at the sidelines of China’s annual parliamentary gathering, Wang Yi said China would “firmly counter” US pressure. “No country should think that it can suppress China and maintain good relations,” he added. Continue reading...

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1 week ago India condemns security breach by protester during foreign minister's UK visit

India condemns security breach by protester during foreign minister's UK visit  Reuters India

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1 week ago India condemns security breach as protester disrupts foreign minister's London visit

India condemns security breach as protester disrupts foreign minister's London visit  Reuters India

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