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Carney in Paris to discuss Canada’s role in eventual Ukraine ceasefire,
Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Paris today meeting with Ukraine's other allies to talk about the role Canada might play in securing an eventual ceasefire in the war with Russia.

Will the U.S. operation in Venezuela hit Canada’s oil industry? What we know,
Experts say that while Venezuelan oil is similar to crude produced in Canada, it will take some time before the South American country's industry could compete.

Ukraine, Russia trade accusations of civilian strikes as new year begins,
Russia accused Ukraine of killing at least 24 people, including a child, in a drone strike on a hotel and cafe, while Kyiv said there had been another attack on its power supplies.

Iran protests spread over ailing economy, at least 6 reported dead,
The deaths may mark the start of a heavier-handed response by Iran’s theocracy over the demonstrations, which have slowed in the capital, Tehran, but expanded elsewhere.

Dozens presumed dead, about 100 injured in fire at Swiss Alps bar during New Year’s celebration,
Dozens of people are presumed dead and about 100 injured, most of them seriously, following a fire at a bar in a Swiss Alps resort town during a New Year’s celebration.

Bulgaria to become 21st country to adopt euro as official currency,
The historic milestone arrives amid political instability and skepticism among ordinary people fueled by fears of prices rising in the eastern European country.

Russia releases video of downed drone after Kyiv denied attack on Putin,
Russia's defence ministry released video footage on Wednesday of what it said was a downed drone used to attack a presidential residence.

Canadians among dozens injured in fatal Peru train crash, officials say,
A train coming from Machu Picchu collided with a train heading there on Tuesday, according to the company that operates the railway. A rail worker was killed, police say.

CIA behind strike at Venezuelan dock allegedly tied to drug cartels,
The CIA was behind a drone strike last week at a docking area believed to have been used by Venezuelan drug cartels, according to two people familiar with details of the operation.

U.S. NATO envoy casts doubt that Ukraine attacked Putin’s residence in Russia,
U.S. ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker cast doubt on Tuesday on Russia’s accusation that Ukraine attacked President Vladimir Putin’s residence.

Thieves drill into German bank vault, steal tens of millions in cash, valuables,
Police said the perpetrators gained access to the savings fund building through a parking garage and escaped with the loot.

Russia attacked Black Sea Port, Ukraine says,
Russia attacked infrastructure in Ukraine's Odesa region on Tuesday, damaging a civilian ship and facilities in the Black Sea ports, Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Kuleba said.