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Group of Seven leaders including US President Donald Trump prepared to hold talks Monday in the Canadian Rockies, tackling issues including whether they can find common ground on an escalating conflict between Iran and Israel.The three-day gathering in the mountain town of Kananaskis marks the return to the international diplomatic calendar for Trump, who has …

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Group of Seven powers on Sunday began negotiating on whether they can find common ground on an escalating conflict between Iran and Israel, as leaders including US President Donald Trump arrived for a summit in the Canadian Rockies.The three-day gathering in the mountain town of Kananaskis marks the return to the international diplomatic calendar for …

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Hundreds of protesters supporting various causes assembled peacefully in downtown Calgary on Sunday as the Group of Seven summit began a long drive away in the mountain resort of Kananaskis.In recent years, G7 protests have become tightly controlled affairs. Demonstrators are confined to designated spaces, often more than 100 kilometers (62 miles) from where world …

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The G7 may be a small, elite club, but when its leaders gather in Canada, several other national heads will attend as guests — highlighting the group’s efforts to adapt to a fast-changing world.The leaders of India, Ukraine, Mexico, South Africa and South Korea are among a carefully selected guest list drawn up at a …

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Group of Seven leaders including US President Donald Trump headed Sunday to the Canadian Rockies for a summit that takes on new urgency after Israel attacked Iran.The three-day gathering in the mountain town of Kananaskis marks the return to the international diplomatic calendar by Trump, who in his second term has been even more emboldened …

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“How to Train Your Dragon,” a live-action reboot of a popular 2010 animated film, roared to the top of the North American box office with $83.7 million in weekend ticket sales, industry estimates showed Sunday. The family-friendly film from Universal and DreamWorks Animation tells the story of a friendship between a Viking named Hiccup (Mason Thames) …

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Brad Marchand scored two goals to lead Florida to a 5-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers that put the Panthers one win away from their second straight NHL Stanley cup title on Saturday.The victory in Edmonton gave the Panthers a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven Stanley Cup Final.They can secure the trophy for a second …

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