Sixteen Charged in Canada U S Drug Investigation
A six month drug probe across Canada and the United States led to charges against 16 people and the seizure of over $5 million in marijuana. The investigation began in Calgary in July, moved to Saskatchewan, and ended in Las Vegas with three Canadians arrested on December 24 and 680 kilograms seized from Mexico.
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Japan marks end of Year of the Boar as Rat year begins
TOKYO AP reports Japan will ring temple bells at midnight to conclude the Year of the Boar and welcome the Year of the Rat. Unlike many Asian nations, Japan observes the Western New Year for the new cycle, departing from the Feb 2 lunar calendar start.
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Nixon papers stay secret amid court order
Government archivists were to begin releasing 1.5 million Nixon White House documents but U S District Judge Thomas Hogan barred the General Services Administration and National Archives from making the papers public for now.
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Lougheed warns Alberta may tax if spending not trimmed
Premier Peter Lougheed warns Alber tans could face a sales tax for the first time unless the province cuts spending. He signals possible higher personal income and gasoline taxes and outlines restraint in health care education public sector and capital projects while aiming to reduce a current year deficit.
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Canada
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Nigerian military ousts civilian government in bloodless coup
Lagos Radio reports a military takeover in Nigeria suspending the constitution banning parties and imposing a curfew from dusk to dawn. Officials in London and Washington acknowledge unconfirmed reports while authorities arrest Shagari aides and ministers amid economic crisis claims. Brig. Sana Abacha led the broadcast promising a change in leadership.
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Clark shifts from grief to drive aboard Trudeau peace push
Joe Clark says his grief over the Conservative leadership loss is behind him as he refocuses on a united Tory team. He supports Trudeau's peace plan as a Canadian initiative and expects a cabinet role, while avoiding grandstanding after the June convention. He cites numbness in summer and return to work through constituents' issues.
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Medicine Hat News looks back at 1983 headlines
A retrospective roundup highlights key events from the past year including federal Tory visits seeking leadership support and Ottawa court clashes, reflecting a year of notable political and global developments.
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