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The obesity crisis goes global

Now might be a good time to buy Planet Fitness stock, because over half the world’s population will be either overweight or obese by 2035 if trends hold, according to a new report by the World Obesity Federation.
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How much can Canada afford to give?

Big-name charities like Oxfam, Unicef, and World Vision are calling on Canada to step up their foreign aid game. 
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Norway taps Canada to join new air force

The head of the Royal Norwegian Air Force has a vision for Arctic security that involves Canada, the US, Finland, Sweden, and (of course) 250 ultra-modern fighter jets.
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China and Russia buddy up

As the invasion of Ukraine heads into its one-year mark, China is making new overtures to Russia.
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Canada pulls up to help out Haiti

Canada will deploy two naval vessels to the coasts of Haiti that will be tasked with monitoring the waters around the capital city of Port-au-Prince. 
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Golden visas lose their shine

If you’re a zillionaire looking to ditch Canadian winters and live it up on the Portuguese coast, we have some bad news: You can no longer “invest” your way into residency. 
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World Bank Chief calls it quits

World Bank chief David Malpass will step down over a year before his tenure ends, giving the Biden administration a coveted opening to fill by June of next year.
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It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s “a small, cylindrical object”

The US and Canada keep shooting things out of the sky—but are so far staying mum on what those things are.
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Shake up in Ukraine

As Ukraine gears up for what’s been called a pivotal moment in its war with Russia,  President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is suddenly dealing with newfound problems at home.
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India steps up

Offshoring your manufacturing to China is so yesterday. Right now, it’s all about India.
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