Iran pressures delay for Higgins hostage amid Lebanon crisis
Reports say Iran may have pressed Hezbollah allies to postpone killing U S hostage Joseph Cicippio as tensions rise over the Higgins abduction. Shiite sources in Lebanon cite pleas from Cicippio’s wife and international diplomacy, with Iran distance statements and a 48 hour postponement amid hostage tensions in Beirut.
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Ciippio
Elham
American University of Beirut
Elham Ghandour
Organization of the Oppressed On Earth
Canadian dollar hits nine-year high on U S rate gap
Bank of Canada Governor Crow holds rates high as U S borrowing costs fall, lifting the loonie to 85.16 cents and squeezing exporters. Liberals and NDP demand rate cuts, accusing Crow of harming small business and public debt costs while earnings for Canadians abroad improve.
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Federal government intervenes in Daigle abortion appeal
Ottawa government moves to join six lobby groups in Chantal Daigle's Supreme Court appeal, arguing only Parliament can legislate abortion. The court agreed to hear the case while the ministers say the issue raises a constitutional question.
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Premier Getty defends Osterman amid Principal Group collapse
Alberta premier Don Getty says Osterman is not to blame for the 1.2 billion Principal Group failure despite firing her from cabinet over her regulation of Principal companies. He defends her while opposition presses for broader accountability and Osterman weighs independence.
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Alberta denies risk to taxpayers in Pocklington ventures
Alberta Treasurer Dick Johnston says no taxpayer money is at risk in any Gainers expansion plans. He notes provincial loans and guarantees are tied to safeguarding Edmonton jobs and a new hog slaughter facility, while Pocklington reportedly discussed Quebec expansion but no formal application exists.
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Drug testing tech losing the steroid battle
In Toronto the Dubin inquiry heard that current urine tests used during competition fail to detect steroids and athletes can stop using them weeks before events. Dr. Robert Dugal urged random unannounced testing anytime, anywhere to curb cheating, noting IOC and others endorse the idea. He cited Ben Johnson and teammates who cheated for years under existing systems.
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