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In the news today: India tensions rise, PM at UN and Unifor strikes deal with Ford

In the news today: India tensions rise, PM at UN and Unifor strikes deal with Ford

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
GardaWorld employees arrested by Libyan militia held for nearly two months

GardaWorld employees arrested by Libyan militia held for nearly two months

MONTREAL — Seven employees of Montreal-based security giant GardaWorld languished in detention for nearly two months after their arrest earlier this year by a powerful Libyan militia.
Where the leaders are in the Manitoba election campaign

Where the leaders are in the Manitoba election campaign

Here's where the leaders of Manitoba's political parties will be on Wednesday as they campaign for the Oct.
Who was Hardeep Singh Nijjar, slain B.C. Sikh leader at heart of diplomatic crisis?

Who was Hardeep Singh Nijjar, slain B.C. Sikh leader at heart of diplomatic crisis?

On June 18, Hardeep Singh Nijjar phoned his eldest son for the last time, to say he was on his way home for dinner.
Most Canadians view about Online News Act is news should be free, survey suggests

Most Canadians view about Online News Act is news should be free, survey suggests

OTTAWA — A new survey suggests that most Canadians feel news should be free and accessible for anyone, while also believing that media will find other ways to make money.
Fernandez tips Mertens, reaches final 16 in Mexico

Fernandez tips Mertens, reaches final 16 in Mexico

GUADALAJARA, Mexico — Canadian tennis star Leylah Fernandez has a singles date in the final 16 at the Guadalajara Open after knocking off 13th-seeded Elise Mertens of Belgium on Tuesday.
Nigerian Canadian Debby Friday wins Polaris Music Prize for 'Good Luck'

Nigerian Canadian Debby Friday wins Polaris Music Prize for 'Good Luck'

TORONTO — Debby Friday has won the 2023 Polaris Music Prize for her album “Good Luck.
Unifor reaches tentative deal with Ford, strike averted

Unifor reaches tentative deal with Ford, strike averted

TORONTO — Unifor says it has reached a tentative deal with Ford Motor Co. that could avoid workers going on strike. The union says the proposed contract will be brought to members shortly for a vote.
Court hears arguments over injunction for Saskatchewan's school pronoun policy

Court hears arguments over injunction for Saskatchewan's school pronoun policy

REGINA — A Saskatchewan judge heard arguments Tuesday over an injunction application that aims to halt a policy requiring students under 16 to receive parental consent if they want to go by different names or pronouns at school.
Roger Federer confident of Laver Cup quality despite late withdrawal of stars

Roger Federer confident of Laver Cup quality despite late withdrawal of stars

VANCOUVER — The Laver Cup may lack the star power of its previous iterations with no Grand Slam or world champions taking the court at Rogers Arena, but tournament co-founder Roger Federer is convinced there will be quality tennis on display in Vanco