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17 people killed in 2 mass shootings in the same town in South AfricaThe victims were reportedly attending a family gathering at the time of the shooting.WorldSep 28
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Deadly Marburg virus spreads in Rwanda, with no vaccine or treatmentRwanda says eight people have died so far from the Ebola-like and highly contagious Marburg virus, just days after the country declared an outbreak of the deadly hemorrhagic fever.HealthOct 1
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Thousands join pro-Palestinian rallies around the globe as Oct. 7 anniversary nearsTens of thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators took to the streets in London, Paris, Rome and other major cities around the globe Saturday to call for a cease-fire.WorldOct 5
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Marburg virus: What Canadians need to know after fears spread in GermanyRwanda is currently grappling with an outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus. According to the health ministry, the death toll has risen to 11, with at least 36 confirmed cases.HealthOct 3
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Twenty years after deadly Halifax cargo jet crash, safety improvements lagThe deadly crash of an MK Airlines cargo plane heightened concerns about crew fatigue and inadequate training, but 20 years later, key safety improvements have yet to be made.CanadaOct 14
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Tourist trampled to death by elephants while taking photos in South AfricaThe 43-year-old Spanish man is at least the third tourist to be killed after a charge from a wild elephant in Africa since April 2024.TrendingJul 10
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Canadian, 3 Americans among 37 sentenced to death in Congo on coup chargesThe defendants, most of them Congolese but also including a Briton, Belgian and Canadian, have five days to appeal the verdict on charges that included attempted coup.CanadaSep 13
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The mystery of Ottawa’s stolen Winston Churchill portrait has been solvedOttawa police announced they had found the location of the iconic 'The Roaring Lion' portrait of Sir Winston Churchill, which was reported stolen in summer 2022.CanadaSep 11
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Emotions overflow as South African firefighters arrive to help fight Alberta wildfiresThe more than 200 firefighters broke out into song and dance as they disembarked their flight and exited the international arrivals doors at Edmonton International Airport.FireJul 29
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Mpox vaccines delayed as virus spreads across AfricaOn Tuesday, Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention declared a public health emergency of continental concern for the first time ever.HealthAug 14
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2nd-largest diamond ever unearthed found by Canadian company in BotswanaThe massive 2,492-carat diamond was found by the Vancouver-based Lucara Diamond Corp.TrendingAug 22
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Andre De Grasse and Team Canada win gold in men’s 4×100 relayFriday's gold medal ties Canadian Andre De Grasse with swimmer Penny Oleksiak as the country's most decorated Olympians with seven medals each.CanadaAug 9
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African nations lose up to 5% of GDP annually due to climate change: reportThe World Meteorological Organization said many African nations are spending up to nine per cent of their budgets for climate adaptation policies.EnvironmentSep 2
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Netflix stock sees new peak amid high hopes for ‘Squid Game’ returnStreaming giant Netflix projected higher sign-ups for the last three months of the year when the hit South Korean drama 'Squid Game' returns.MoneyOct 18
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A musical based on Live Aid is coming to Canada. A conversation with Bob GeldofBob Geldof speaks with Alan Cross about Live Aid, the famous concert that shook the world in the summer of 1985 — along with a new musical production that salutes the event.EntertainmentOct 6
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Mpox is on the rise. What Canadians need to know as the virus spreadsAs mpox cases escalate in Africa and increase in other countries like Canada, the World Health Organization on Wednesday again declared the virus a global public health emergency.HealthAug 14
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Canada braces for wildfires, more named storms than usual this fallEnvironment Canada meteorologists said Canada will also see an above-normal hurricane season, with 17-24 named storms expected to form over the Atlantic Ocean basin this year.CanadaAug 12
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British intelligence chief warns of ‘worsening threat’ from ISISIn a rare public speech, MI5 Director General Ken McCallum also warned of a 'staggering rise' in attempts at assassination and other crimes on U.K. soil by Russia and Iran.WorldOct 8
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Canadian men’s 4×100 team wins goldAaron Brown tried to warn everybody. But they didn't listen.SportsAug 10
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Companies are crafting new ways to grow cocoa, and chocolate alternatives, to keep up with demandScientists and entrepreneurs are working on ways to make more cocoa that stretch well beyond the tropics, from Northern California to Israel.WorldSep 1