11 h. ago Iran Signals Push to Address Nuclear Standoff Despite Sanctions

Iran’s foreign minister said the country is ready to resume efforts to resolve its nuclear standoff but called cooperation with the UN atomic watchdog “insufficient.”

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63 h. ago STM strike: Quebec labour minister to meet with transit agency, union

Quebec Labour Minister Jean Boulet announced on Friday he would meet with the transit agency and the union representing striking workers.

Politics

7 d. ago Carney returning to Canada from U.K. trip of meetings and rugby

LONDON — Prime Minister Mark Carney is returning to Ottawa after a trip to London that saw him meet with four other prime ministers and attend the Women’s Rugby World Cup final. Carney says that his meetings with U.K, Australian, Icelandic and Spanish prime ministers on Friday is a “necessary” step in the government’s goal […]

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2 w. ago Iran yet to take necessary actions to stop ’snapback’ of sanctions: Officials

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — European officials told Iran on Wednesday it had yet to take the actions needed to stop the return of United Nations sanctions over its nuclear program, warning time was running out. The comments from the German Foreign Ministry and the European Union came after a call Iran had Wednesday with […]

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2 w. ago Trump Spars With Australian Reporter, Hints at Albanese Visit

President Donald Trump sparred with an Australian journalist over his personal wealth during an exchange on the White House lawn, where he also appeared to confirm plans to meet Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at next week’s United Nations summit.

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2 w. ago Anglo, Teck Need to Prove More Merger Benefits to Canada, Minister Says

Anglo American Plc and Teck Resources Ltd. haven’t done enough yet to show the advantages of their merger to the Canadian economy, said the country’s industry minister, who plans to meet with the companies’ chief executive officers next week.

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2 w. ago Glencore to Meet South African Minister in Bid to Save Smelters

Glencore Plc will meet with the South African government this week to seek ways to prevent smelters that make a key stainless-steel ingredient from shedding thousands of jobs as they grapple with surging power prices.

Politics

2 w. ago Carney set to meet cabinet, Saskatchewan premier, canola industry leaders

After chairing a cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and, later, he will meet with canola industry leaders.

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3 w. ago Bell: Danielle Smith feels Carney is no Trudeau and is on Alberta's side

'I am. Yes, I am confident,' says Premier Danielle Smith on whether Prime Minister Mark Carney can meet her demands

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3 w. ago Bell: Say what?! Where's the outrage? Smith figures Carney is dancing to her tune

'I am. Yes, I am confident,' says Premier Danielle Smith on whether Prime Minister Mark Carney can meet her demands

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3 w. ago Iran, nuclear watchdog sign agreement seeking path to restart co

CAIRO — Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency signed an agreement Tuesday in Cairo to pave the way for resuming cooperation, including on ways of relaunching inspections of Iran’s nuclear facilities. The announcement followed a meeting among Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi and International Atomic Energy Agency Director General […]

Culture

3 w. ago Premier Danielle Smith to meet with PM Carney to reiterate demands as Liberal MPs gather in Edmonton for national caucus meeting

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is set to meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney Wednesday ahead of the Liberal Party’s national caucus meeting in Edmonton. On her call-in Saturday radio show Smith said she is looking to see some “real movement” by the prime minister on her list of nine demands she has been reiterating since […]

Society

3 w. ago Alberta’s Premier Smith to meet Prime Minister Carney in Edmonton, repeat her demands

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is expected to reiterate her policy demands face-to-face with Prime Minister Mark Carney Wednesday while he’s in Edmonton to meet with his Liberal caucus. Smith, on her weekend call-in radio show, says she’s looking for “real movement” on nine federal policies she says have “pummeled” Alberta’s economy and wellspring […]

Politics

3 w. ago UN Nuclear Chief and Iran’s Foreign Minister to Meet in Cairo

The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog will meet Iran’s top diplomat in Egypt on Tuesday, their first encounter since Israel and the US bombed the Islamic Republic’s key atomic sites in June.

Politics

last month U.K. deputy prime minister resigns after inquiry into her tax payment on home purchase

LONDON — The U.K.’s deputy prime minister, Angela Rayner, resigned Friday after an independent inquiry found that she did not meet the ethical standards required for government ministers over a recent home purchase. Rayner, who admitted on Wednesday that she did not pay enough tax on her purchase of an apartment in Hove, on England’s […]

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