Diplomats resist Kuwait evacuation as Iraqi troops surround embassies
Foreign missions including Canada and the United States face a siege in Kuwait as Iraqi troops circle embassies. Canada vows to keep its Kuwait embassy open to aid about 600 nationals trapped there. U S diplomats stay at the American compound amid regional tensions.
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Iran backs embargo on Iraq amid Gulf tensions
Iran for the first time says it will enforce the UN embargo on Iraq for invading Kuwait. Tehran radio quotes President Hashemi Rafsanjani urging all foreign forces to leave the Persian Gulf as Iraq redeploys troops and prisoners after a border settlement with Iran.
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Bank of Canada holds rate steady as dollar surges
The Bank of Canada kept the central rate at 13.01 percent after a slim drop, despite the Canadian dollar jumping to 88.58 US cents. Economists say the cut is inadequate amid a weakening economy and rising import costs, with calls for stronger relief to curb inflation.
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Saba
Southam Graphic
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Early Snow Hits Alberta Regions Near Edmonton
A rare snowfall touched Mercoal in the Rocky Mountain foothills about 300 kilometres southwest of Edmonton with large flakes by 10:30 a.m. Rain earlier that morning accompanied the cold snap. The provincial weather office also noted snow on Pink Mountain in the Peace River district.
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Oka standoff talks resume as Mohawks return to table
Mohawk negotiators resume discussions near Kahnesatake after a brief boycott while police report two Mohawks in custody on charges linked to the July 11 raid. Prime Minister Mulroney warns time for talks is running out amid troop movements and government readiness to act if no settlement emerges.
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Kahnesatake
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Armenia Declares Independence as Soviet Break Gains Shape
Armenia moves toward full independence as it declares sovereignty and plans its own armed forces amid ongoing Nagorno Karabakh clashes with Azerbaijan. Estonia starts formal talks with the Kremlin on separation, with Latvia Lithuania and Georgia poised to follow.
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Peterson refuses to tie language policy to Ontario election
Premier David Peterson travels to the language debate center in Sault Ste. Marie to declare he will not pursue official bilingualism during this mandate. Mike Harris endorses targeted French services while calling for clearer law explanation. Bob Rae campaigns in Oakville Elmira and Wallaceburg pushing waterways cleanup. The act currently requires services in 22 designated areas with francophone populations.
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