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China expands crackdown on Canadian canola, leaving farmers in limbo
Canada's rocky relationship with China hit another bump with Beijing now blocking canola imports from a second Canadian company over alleged contamination by pests. Prime MinisterJustin Trudeau says he may send a high-level delegation to...
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North Korean diplomat reportedly goes into hiding, sparking defection rumours
A North Korea top diplomat has reportedly gone into hiding with his wife, said a South Korean MP on Thursday at a closed-door meeting after South Korean newspaper, JoongAng Ilbo daily , reported that acting ambassador to Italy, Jo Song...
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Tightrope diplomacy: Options weighed as China detains 2 Canadians after Huawei CFO arrest
Entrepreneur Michael Spavor and ex-diplomat Michael Kovrig are being held on suspicion of "endangering national security" in China. The two cases ratchet up pressure on Canada, which is holding Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou in Vancouver for...
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U.S. Secretary of State warns North Korea of increasing isolation
The U.S. Secretary of State has told the United Nations Security Council that if North Korea strays from the path of diplomacy and denuclearisation then it will inevitably find itself increasingly isolated and under pressure. Mike Pompeo...
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How can the EU save Iran nuclear deal?
The fallout of Donald Trump's pullout from the Iran nuclear deal is biting. The country's football coach has slammed Nike, for not supplying his team with boots for the World Cup. The US sportswear firm says it's because of American...
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Russia's ambassador to the EU downplays detoriorating relations with the bloc
Russia's ambassador to the EU has downplayed detoriorating relations with the bloc. The EU says it will recall its ambssador to Russia and some EU states say they're considering expelling Russian diplomats. "I think this is a wholly...
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I will carry on and I'll be soon in North Korea - MEPs 'secret' diplomacy with Koreas
A European Parliament delegation has revealed that it's been holding secret talks with North Korea for the past three years to try to persuade Pyongyang to negotiate an end to its nuclear programme. The group's leader Nirj Deva told...
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Macedonians protest name change demanded by neighbouring Greece
Thousands of Macedonians have braved the snow and the cold in Skpoje to protest against their government's proposals to change their country's name. The government's problem - neighbouring Greece will veto the former Yugoslav Republic of...
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Will North Korea summit talks have an impact?
There is some doubt that North Korea summit talks this week will have any impact. Delegates from around the world are in Vancouver ahead of the summit, but neither Russia or China will be in attendance despite having significant...
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North Korea summit: International leaders discuss diplomacy
A summit on North Korea co-hosted by Canada and the U.S. in Vancouver had international leaders from 20 countries discussing diplomacy. On their agenda: security and stability — and according to Canada's Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia...
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Russia urges US to return diplomatic assets
Russia says it will retaliate against the United States if it doesn’t hand back two diplomatic compounds seized under the Obama administration, which also expelled thirty five diplomats back in January. Moscow has been urging US...
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Otto Warmbier's tragic North Korean 'mistake'
Evidence suggests the now deceased American student Otto Warmbier was in a coma within weeks of being led away to start his North Korean prison sentence
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Activists urge early deal on EU citizens rights
Activists and experts from the UK want the EU and Britain to protect citizens rights after Brexit. The 3 million group represents EU migrants living in the UK and it is headed up by Anne-Laure Donskoy. “We have seen a few job adverts...
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EU split on multi-speed Europe
Poland has hit out at plans for a “multi speed” EU, arguing it will sideline some of the newer member states. Warsaw made its intentions plain after the EU 27 discussed the European Commission’s blueprint for the future of the bloc....
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Rex Murphy | Broadway diplomacy
After Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ivanka Trump went to see the Broadway hit Come from Away, Rex wonders if the meeting could signal the beginning of a rapprochement between Trudeau and U.S. President Trump
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EU foreign policy chief criticises Trump travel ban, Farage trolled
The EU’s foreign policy chief has underlined opposition to Donald Trump’s controversial travel ban, saying no-one should be deprived of their fundamental rights. “The US Department of State has clarified yesterday that the citizens of...
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Connect with ordinary Russians, exiled dissident Khordorkovsky tells EU
Exiled dissident Mikhail Khordorkovsky has told the European Parliament that the EU needs to do more to connect with ordinary Russian people. The former oligarch, speaking at a Boris Nemtsov forum event, said there was room for dialogue....
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EU moves closer to waiving visas for Ukrainians
The EU has taken a step towards waiving visas for Ukrainians travelling to Europe for short trips. Officials tentatively agreed the move after meetings in Brussels. But it will only come into effect once the bloc legislates to make it...
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EU-US free trade talks ‘frozen’ after Trump election win
Brussels (AFP) – Talks on a vast free-trade deal between the EU and US are likely to be “frozen” for years after the stunning election victory of Donald Trump, the EU said on Friday. US president-elect Trump campaigned furiously on a...
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Sunday Scrum: Canadian diplomacy tested
Political panel discusses the release of 2 Canadians from overseas prisons in the last month
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EU extends sanctions against Russia for another six months
EU economic sanctions against Russia are to remain in place for another six months. They had been due to end in July, but Ambassadors from all 28 member states voted in favour of extending them until late January 2017. The decision still...
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Turkey defies EU over anti-terrorism laws after Istanbul attack
Turkey defied pressure from the European Union on Thursday to amend its anti-terrorism laws, saying that a suicide bomb attack at Istanbul airport this week that killed 42 people provided further vindication of its tough stance. But...
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EU sanctions against Russia likely to be renewed
EU sanctions against Russia, which were due to expire in a few weeks, now look set to continue According to diplomatic sources who spoke to AFP, the European Union could renew sanctions for another six months as early as next week. EU...