Canada rules out sending troops to Syria in ISIL fight
Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan said Canada will not deploy troops to Syria amid ISIL battles as the current mission in Iraq extends by three months. Canada continues air reconnaissance, a refuelling role, and about 200 special forces with Kurdish and Iraqi forces in northern Iraq near Mosul, while planning a tailored follow up to strengthen gains and counter ISIL after Mosul.
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Iraq and the Levant
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Mosul
ISIL
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Iraq
U.S
Alberta 2016 Top Baby Names Revealed
Premier Rachel Notley released Alberta’s 2016 top baby names. Liam leads boys with 277, Olivia tops girls with 292, followed by Benjamin 252 and Emma 249. The top ten lists include Lucas Oliver Noah William Ethan Jack Lincoln Owen and for girls Sophia Ava Emily Charlotte Amelia Abigail Chloe Aria.
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Olivia
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Lucas
Oliver
Noah
William
Ethan
Jack
Lincoln
Owen
Emma
Sophia
Ava
Emily
Charlotte
Amelia
Abigail
Chloe
Aria
Trudeau says Canada unchanged by Cuba U S tensions
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told reporters Canada will continue business and tourism ties with Cuba despite renewed U S restrictions. He noted Canada’s softer stance than the United States and emphasized ongoing Canada Cuba trade and mutual benefit while U S policy changes focus on Cuba.
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Charles Michel
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Miami
Obama
Raul Castro
Havana
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Canadian and Russia hold talks on terrorism despite tensions
Canadian officials hosted discussions with Russian counter terrorism officials in Ottawa on Thursday, marking a limited restoration of contact after years of strained relations over Ukraine. Both sides emphasized shared global security interests and ongoing engagement on Arctic and international terrorism issues.
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Syria
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