Cyprus
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Canadian veterans recall easing tensions in ethnically split CyprusCanadian veterans travelled to Cyprus as part of commemorations to mark the 60th anniversary of the U.N. peacekeeping force, known as UNFICYP.CanadaNov 11
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First ship with aid for Gaza is still waiting in CyprusA ship belonging to Spanish aid group Open Arms and carrying 200 tons of food aid was expected to make a pilot voyage to Gaza from nearby Cyprus “as soon as possible."U.S. NewsMar 10
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Exclusive: Russian buyer of Canadian oil company accused of paying kickbacks to former Ukrainian PMIgor Makarov, 21% owner of Calgary-based Spartan Delta, has been accused by U.S. authorities of paying at least $28.5 million in kickbacks to a former Ukrainian prime minister.CanadaAug 17, 2022
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Halton police lay charges in alleged live-in nanny exploitation case: policeDetectives say an investigation started in early February in response to a tip.CrimeFeb 19, 2020
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Dramatic influx of asylum seekers in Cyprus creating backlog of applicantsThe country's reception centres are filling up, leaving an increasing number of asylum seekers on the street, and the issue is only getting worse.PoliticsAug 17, 2019
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Cyprus court orders extradition of Egyptian hijackerA Cyprus court has approved a request from the Egyptian government to extradite a man who hijacked a domestic EgyptAir flight with a fake suicide belt and diverted it to Cyprus in March.WorldSep 30, 2016
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Massive Cyprus forest fire claims life of second firefighterA huge forest fire raging out of control for a third day in the mountains southwest of the Cyprus' capital of Nicosia has claimed the life of a second firefighter, authorities confirmed Tuesday.WorldJun 21, 2016
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Cyprus priest slugs best man in face, chest at weddingBut Cyprus police said Monday they are investigating an allegation that this happened at a wedding over the weekend.WorldJun 14, 2016
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EgyptAir hijack suspect opposed Egypt’s policies: Flight crewThe lawyer for an Egyptian hijacker says the flight crew of the EgyptAir plane had testified that the man threatened to blow up the aircraft because he was against the Egyptian government.WorldJun 6, 2016
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EgyptAir hijack suspect seeking political asylum: Cyprus ministerCyprus' interior minister says a man who has admitted hijacking a domestic EgyptAir flight and diverting it to Cyprus is claiming political asylum.WorldApr 13, 2016
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