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What's happening in Sudan? All about the war and humanitarian crisis going mostly unnoticed; A damaged army tank is seen on the street, almost one year into the war between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces \(RSF\), in Omdurman, Sudan, April 7, 2024\.

What's happening in Sudan? All about the war and humanitarian crisis going mostly unnoticed

September 4 , 2024 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

More than 500 days after a brutal civil war broke out in Sudan, little global attention is being paid to the tens of thousands who've been killed, the risk of famine and fears of genocide in the northeast African nation. And there are few signs the situation will get any better.

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This 20-year-old says IDF used him as a human shield when searching houses in Gaza. He's not the only one; The 20 year old says he was near the Kerem Shalom border crossing when he was picked up by the IDF and used as a human shield to search residential buildings for explosives and militants\.

This 20-year-old says IDF used him as a human shield when searching houses in Gaza. He's not the only one

September 4 , 2024 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

A Palestinian civilian says he was unjustly detained by the IDF and made to take part in house-clearing operations in Gaza, forced to search buildings for explosives and Hamas militants before Israeli troops were cleared to enter. Rights advocates say it's something the IDF has done before in this and past conflicts.

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Logging is the 3rd highest emitter in Canada. It should be measured that way, a new report says; The remains of a cut block is seen in the Fairy Creek logging area near Port Renfrew, B\.C\. Tuesday, Oct\. 5, 2021\.

Logging is the 3rd highest emitter in Canada. It should be measured that way, a new report says

September 4 , 2024 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

If carbon emissions from logging were reported separately by the Canadian government, they would be the third highest emitting sector of the economy, behind only oil and gas production and transportation, according to a new report from several environmental groups.

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Crown seeks closed-door hearings for lawsuit claiming feds contributed to Canadian's torture; The Federal Court of Canada in 2009 ordered the then Conservative government to allow Montrealer  Abousfian Abdelrazik, who had been stranded in Sudan for six years as an al-Qaeda suspect, to return home\. 

Crown seeks closed-door hearings for lawsuit claiming feds contributed to Canadian's torture

September 4 , 2024 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

After years of delays, a Canadian man's lawsuit accusing the federal government of contributing to his detention and torture abroad is finally going ahead this fall. But before the case can proceed, a judge needs to decide if intelligence officials can testify behind closed doors.

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Climate change, eroding shorelines and the race against time to save Indigenous history; Archaeologists dig along the shores of Lake Leamy Park, one of several sites in the region known to have objects up to thousands of years old\.

Climate change, eroding shorelines and the race against time to save Indigenous history

September 4 , 2024 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

Over the years, archaeologists' mission has evolved beyond discovery. The goal now is to find and save as many artifacts as possible before they become the victims of erosion, caused by climate change.

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WATCH | A guaranteed paycheque — is universal basic income a good idea?; CBC's Nick Purdon explores the idea of a universal basic income  

September 4 , 2024 at 06:52:30 a.m. EDT • :

WATCH | A guaranteed paycheque — is universal basic income a good idea?

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Canadian shot putter Greg Stewart repeats as Paralympic champion in Paris; Canada's Greg Stewart launches a throw during the men's shot put F46 Paralympic final on Wedneday inside Stade de France in Saint-Denis, North of Paris\.  

September 4 , 2024 at 05:05:22 a.m. EDT • :

Canadian shot putter Greg Stewart repeats as Paralympic champion in Paris

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China announces plans to start anti-dumping investigation into Canadian canola imports; International trade experts say they wouldn't be surprised if China retaliated following Canada's step closer to hiking tariffs on Chinese-imported EVs, with agriculture and livestock as potential key targets\.  

September 3 , 2024 at 08:59:29 a.m. EDT • :

China announces plans to start anti-dumping investigation into Canadian canola imports

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Luxury shopping? Lifestyle destination? This is what it's like inside Montreal's newest supermall; Construction workers walk through the empty mall two days before it opens\.  

September 3 , 2024 at 05:31:03 p.m. EDT • :

Luxury shopping? Lifestyle destination? This is what it's like inside Montreal's newest supermall

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Satellite photos show likely launch site for Russia's new nuclear-powered missile; A satellite image shows what is believed to be a deployment site for a Russian nuclear-powered cruise missile, including 5 nuclear warhead storage bunkers \(right\) and bermed launch positions \(lower left\), in Vologda, Russia, in this handout image obtained by Reuters on Aug\. 27, 2024\.  

September 3 , 2024 at 05:08:28 p.m. EDT • :

Satellite photos show likely launch site for Russia's new nuclear-powered missile

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September 3 , 2024 at 10:48:12 a.m. EDT • :

Oilers' Draisaitl will be NHL's highest-paid player in history when 8-year, $112M US extension kicks in

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September 3 , 2024 at 02:45:39 p.m. EDT • :

Hundreds of thousands of Samsung electric ranges recalled in Canada over fire hazard

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September 3 , 2024 at 07:43:56 p.m. EDT • :

Montreal must pay victims of 'systemic' racial profiling by police. How much? That's unclear

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September 3 , 2024 at 05:36:03 p.m. EDT • :

What is 'dynamic pricing,' and why are Oasis fans furious about it?

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September 3 , 2024 at 07:53:20 p.m. EDT • :

Sports world mourns Gaudreau brothers as online fundraiser raises over $500K US

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