Libya faces potential split as east rebels push for autonomy
The eastern Cyrenaica region under Ibrahim Jathran profits from oil exports, while Tripoli-led authorities struggle to contain militias. Zeidan’s government, weakened by clashes and a rogue tanker incident, collapsed amid rising federalist sentiment and a widening east–west split fueled by oil control and militia power.
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Wadi al Ahmar
Tripolitania
Cyrenaica
Libya
Muammar Gaddafi
Ibrahim Jathran
Tripoli
Jathran
Zintan
Ali Zeidan
Morning Glory
NATO
Zeidan
Congress
Libyan Shield
Sirte
Red Wadi
Nuri Abu Sahmain
Senussi al-Meghrabi
Editorial Letter Highlights Free Trade Flaws and CETA Risks
A letter argues free trade treaties cede sovereignty to corporations. It cites NAFTA cases against Ethyl Corp Lilly and Lone Pine Resources, plus Infinite Gold vs Costa Rica, and warns CETA secrecy and investor protections threaten health and environment, urging officials to prioritize citizens over investors.
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Robert Sopuck
Dauphin-Swan River-Marquette
Ceta
European Union
Harper
Canada
Ethyl Corp
Ely Lilly and Co
NAFTA
Calgary
Costa Rica
Central America
Infinite
Bullyboy Corporation
Howard Mann
Sopuck
Mann
Living and Dying Thoughts On Advance Care Planning Day
A writer recalls her husband’s terminal brain tumors and the need to plan. She cites National Advance Planning Day on April 16 and considers talking with her son about future medical wishes and appointing a medical advocate to ease decisions if she becomes unable to speak.
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Advancecareplanning
Project Speak Up
T.W
Letter to the Editor on Gas Prices in Winnipeg
The writer notes gas price comparisons on Saturday March 30 2014 with Russell Esso at 1.289 per litre Twin Valley Co-ops at 1.269 and most Winnipeg stations at 1.249 to 1.309 per litre. The piece aims to inform consumers about gas pricing trends and differences across stations.
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Twin Valley
Winnipeg
Best kept secret in Russell court great meals
Letter to the editor notes a community meal program at Russell Banner County Court. Hot dinners are served Mondays and Thursdays at noon in the Common Room, available to all ages. Call Shelly ahead to help plan portions or risk discontinuation.
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Russell Banner County Court
Shelly
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Editorial
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Lone Pine Resources
St. Lawrence
Quebec
Manitoba
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Rus
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