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David Ljunggren
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shakes hands with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G7 summit in Biarritz, France, on Aug. 25, 2019
WORLD / Politics
Oct 31, 2024
Canada-India tensions could escalate cyber threats and hinder immigration
Canada's deepening dispute with India over its alleged campaign of violence against Sikhs in Canada has so far had no immediate impact on trade.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (right) welcomes Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau upon his arrival at the Group of 20 Summit in New Delhi on Sept. 9, 2023.
WORLD / Politics
Oct 16, 2024
Canada-India rift seen as a momentary gain for Modi and Trudeau
The divide could bolster Narendra Modi's image as a hawk on national security while taking the spotlight off of Justin Trudeau reportedly being asked to step down.
Canadian National Railway workers picket at the CPKC Toronto yard, after the company and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) locked out employees following unsuccessful negotiation attempts with the Teamsters union, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on Thursday.
BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 23, 2024
Canada moves quickly to end unprecedented rail shutdown
The Canadian Industrial Relations Board will consult the two rail companies and unions before issuing a back-to-work order that should come soon.
Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) concluded that China interfered in the last two elections, an official probe heard on Monday.
WORLD / Politics
Apr 9, 2024
Canada spies found China interfered in last two elections, probe hears
Intelligence analysts and the Conservatives say Trudeau's government has not done enough to combat Chinese interference.
A sign asking for an investigation into India's role in the killing of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar is seen at the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara temple in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, on Wednesday.
WORLD / Politics
Sep 21, 2023
Canada appeals to allies as tensions rise with India over murder
The muted response to Trudeau's allegations is stark when compared with the uproar after a Russian double agent was poisoned in England in 2018.
An image of Jathedar Hardeep Singh Nijjar at the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara temple in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, on Tuesday. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has demanded that India treat Canada's allegations of Nijjar's killing with "utmost seriousness."
WORLD / Politics
Sep 20, 2023
Canada worked closely with U.S. on India's possible link to killing: source
U.S. authorities, earlier on Tuesday, said they supported Canada's investigation.
Vehicles leave Yellowknife on the only highway in or out of the city after a state of emergency was declared due to the proximity of a wildfire, in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada, on Wednesday.
WORLD
Aug 18, 2023
Canada crews battle wildfires as all Yellowknife residents evacuate
Officials say the fire is now 15 kilometers northwest of the city and could reach the outskirts over the weekend if there is no rain.
Ishiba delays meeting with Trump, citing legal restrictions
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba waves upon arrival for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, in Callao, Peru, on Friday.
Two of America’s biggest debt holders are dumping Treasurys
The U.S. Treasury building in Washington. Investors in Japan and China sold a pile of U.S. debt in the last quarter, just before the U.S. presidential election.
Rising sex tourism exposes loopholes in Japan's anti-prostitution law
While financial misfortunes during the COVID-19 pandemic may have driven some women to work the streets, others simply want more money to spend — or want to pay off their debts — at host clubs.
Japan ranks last in romance satisfaction for second straight year
In a survey of 31 countries, Japan ranked last in terms of those who felt loved, with just 51% of respondents saying so.
Ruling coalition and DPP strike last-minute deal over economic policy
DPP policy chief Makoto Mahaguchi speaks at the party's policy gathering in Tokyo on Wednesday.
Japan, U.K. and Italy discuss inviting more countries to joint fighter project
A new concept model of a next-generation fighter jet to be jointly developed by Japan, Britain and Italy is on display in Farnborough, Hampshire, in July.
Haruki Murakami's 'The City and Its Uncertain Walls' gives deep deja vu
For “The City and Its Uncertain Walls,” translated into English by Philip Gabriel, Haruki Murakami confronts the ghosts who won't leave him alone.
Japanese expats in Asia find community through rugby
The Taiwan Fivewoods celebrate their victory at the 2023 Asian Japanese Rugby Cup in December of last year.
In Fukushima, a weekend of prose, poetry and translation
Aomori-based writer JJ Carter presented on tabletop gaming as creative inspiration for building characters and narratives.
For Dr. Nakamats, aging is just experience in action
Though he didn't win the recent gubernatorial election in Tokyo, the 96-year-old Dr. Nakamats' run was seen as inspirational in Japan's aging society.

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