China Shuts Down Mount Everest Climbing Routes

The Associated Press Mar 12, 2020 A roundup of the latest news on the world's coronavirus pandemic. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Under Pressure, Iran Admits It Shot Down Jetliner by Mistake

NASSER KARIMI and JOSEPH KRAUSS / The Associated Press Jan 11, 2020 The admission raises the question about why it didn't shut down airspace amid fears of "all-out conflict" with U.S. over missile strikes. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

U.S. Blames Iran for Ukrainian Jetliner Downing, Pledges Probe

NASSER KARIMI, JOSEPH KRAUSS and ZEKE MILLER / The Associated Press Jan 10, 2020 Canadian, Australian and British leaders announce similar intelligence conclusions about the deaths of all 176 people on board. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Canadian, U.S. Officials Agree That Iran Likely Shot Down Jet

LOLITA C. BALDOR and ZEKE MILLER / The Associated Press Jan 9, 2020 The strike, which killed all 176 people on board, may have been a mistake amid intentional airstrikes and high tensions in the region. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Canada’s Justin Trudeau Wins Second Term but Loses Majority

ROB GILLIES / The Associated Press Oct 22, 2019 The prime minister's Liberal Party is expected to control 156 seats in the House of Commons, forcing it to form a coalition government. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Justin Trudeau’s Blackface Is Far From the Worst of His Offenses (Video)

Dimitri Lascaris / The Real News Network Sep 24, 2019 The Canadian leader's recent scandal highlights the trouble with the idea that Canada is somehow a more benign version of the U.S. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Canada’s No-Sex, No-Money Scandal Could Topple Trudeau

ROB GILLIES / The Associated Press Mar 11, 2019 Two high-profile members of the prime minister's cabinet have already resigned in protest, as well as his best friend and top aide. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Why Is Justin Trudeau Backing Trump’s Coup in Venezuela?

Sharmini Peries and Paul Jay / The Real News Network Jan 30, 2019 The U.S. is prepared to violate the U.N. charter to overthrow the Maduro government, and it has found a willing partner in Canada. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

China Sentences Canadian to Death, Raises Diplomatic Tension

The Associated Press Jan 14, 2019 The case has become a matter of international concern following the arrest of top Chinese technology executive Meng Wanzhou. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Trump Comments Upend U.S. Approach to Huawei, Trade Talks

PAUL WISEMAN and ROB GILLIES / The Associated Press Dec 12, 2018 Trump says he'll wade into the case against Meng Wanzhou, CFO of telecommunications giant Huawei, if it helps produce a trade agreement with China. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Tariff Tensions Shadow U.S., Canada, Mexico Trade Pact Signing

ZEKE MILLER and CATHERINE LUCEY / The Associated Press Nov 30, 2018 President Trump signs a revised North American trade pact; declares it a victory despite issues over tariffs and its prospects in Congress. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Canada Now World’s Biggest Legal Pot Marketplace

ROB GILLIES, GENE JOHNSON and TRACEY LINDEMAN / The Associated Press Oct 17, 2018 Long lines of customers form on the first day of legal sales. As part of the national reform, many convicted earlier for pot violations will be pardoned. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )