The Friday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Friday, Aug. 26
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CANADA SAYS IT’S WILLING TO EXPAND PEACEKEEPING DUTIES: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government has told the United Nations that Canada is ready to provide money and troops for peacekeeping missions around the world. At a news conference in Saguenay, Que., Trudeau said the decision shows Canada’s desire to support of the United Nations, and friends and allies. The UN says 75 Canadian police officers and nine military experts were participating in missions as of the end of July, but the new commitment is for up to 600 troops.
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