Liberals Defeat Opposition Push To Probe Claims Ex-Diplomats Were Pressured Over China
By OTTAWA — The federal opposition parties have failed in their bid to use a rare summer committee hearing to press for an investigation that would force top officials and the foreign affairs minister to explain the Liberal government’s China policy in detail. The Conservatives and NDP had called for the meeting in response to allegations […]
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Arson-hit Kyoto Animation to release new ‘Violet Evergarden’ film in September as planned
KYOTO – Kyoto Animation Co. has decided to release its new film in September as scheduled, with many fans welcoming the move and voicing support for the company that lost dozens of its production staff in an arson attack last month. “Violet Evergarden Gaiden: Eien to Jido Shuki Ningyo,” a spin-off of the “Violet Evergarden” […]
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ASDF to resume F-35A flights four months after fatal crash off northern Japan
The Defense Ministry resumed flights of Air Self-Defense Force F-35A stealth fighter jets Thursday afternoon, having suspended them since a fatal crash in April, the first ever reported for the aircraft. In June, the ministry concluded that the crash of an F-35A into the Pacific Ocean off Aomori Prefecture had likely been the result of […]
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ASEAN nations hope Japan and U.S. can ‘shape’ behavior of China, Thai expert says
BANGKOK – While the Association of Southeast Asian Nations has grown concerned about the impact on the region of trade tensions between the United States and China, the 10-member group has high hopes that Japan and China will step up cooperation in spurring the regional economy and development, according to a veteran Thai journalist. Welcoming […]
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Wilfried Zaha transfer: Napoli plan to sign Crystal Palace star after rejected Arsenal and Everton bids
Crystal Palace are braced for further bids for Wilfried Zaha as Napoli have entered the race for the Ivory Coast forward. According to Sky Sports News, the Serie A club are willing to pay £54.6million to sign Zaha, who wants to leave Selhurst Park this summer. He has already been the subject of bids from […]
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Arnaut Danjuma: Bournemouth sign Netherlands international from Club Brugge
Bournemouth have signed Netherlands international Arnaut Danjuma from Club Brugge, the Premier League club have confirmed. Danjuma, the winger, joins after agreeing a long-term contract with the Cherries to become their fourth signing of the summer, following Lloyd Kelly, Jack Stacey and Philip Billing to the Vitality Stadium. The 22-year-old makes the move to the […]
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Harry Maguire wants Manchester United transfer and had gentleman’s agreement with Leicester about leaving
Harry Maguire and the Leicester City hierarchy had a gentleman’s agreement that would allow him to leave if the club received a fair offer. The Premier League club appear determined to make Maguire the most expensive defender in the world by asking for £90million, though the player is thought to be unhappy that several offers […]
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Gareth Bale: Zinedine Zidane responds to question about forward playing golf during Real Madrid friendly against Tottenham
Zinedine Zidane threw more shade on Gareth Bale as he responded to claims the forward was playing golf as Real Madrid lost to Tottenham in a pre-season friendly. Spanish media outlet El Confidencial published pictures of Bale on Wednesday that appeared to show him enjoying a round of golf at the Ciudad Grupo Santander course […]
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Who’s-Who Of Prominent Canadians Donated To Both Liberals, Tories In 2018
OTTAWA — The chairman of the board of Bombardier, a scion of the Rotman family, the chairman of a major power company — these prominent Canadians all gave as much money as they’re allowed, or close to it, to both the Liberals and Conservatives in 2018. They are among at least 20 Canadians who gave […]
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'Notes From Mom' At Halifax Pride Parade Make For Emotional Encounters
A veteran brought many to tears as she gave out free hugs and handed out “notes from mom” at Halifax’s Pride Parade July 20. Kristy Fournier, a mother of two, who is studying child and youth care work after a 17-year career in the military, said she was inspired to take action after reading a […]
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