Band Aid Do They Know It's Christmas rise from famine aid
In 1984 Bob Geldof and Midge Ure brought UK stars to record Do They Know It's Christmas to raise funds for Ethiopian famine victims. The single sold 11.7 million copies, raising eight million pounds in a year, and showcased global fundraising during Christmas.
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Pot legalization falls short of balancing budgets
The piece argues against legalization as a fiscal fix citing health and social costs. It notes federal spending rises tied to Cannabis Act implementation and highlights allocations to Health Canada RCMP border security and Public Safety Canada totaling hundreds of millions.
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King Abdullah warns on Jerusalem move echoes 2002 warning
In 2002 King Abdullah II warned that US plans to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital and move the embassy could threaten Middle East security and stability. He notes diplomacy might break with Israel, while Trump pursues a campaign promise amid decades of US policy. The article traces legal status of Jerusalem and the 1947 UN lines, 1967 war outcomes, and why embassies have stayed in Tel Aviv.
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