News updates from December 16: Germany set for snap election; Canada’s finance minister resigns in blow to Trudeau
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Takeaways from Trump's first post-election news conference
President-elect Donald Trump held his first post-election news conference Monday. While speaking to reporters at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, Trump addressed a range of issues including his ...CBS News - 4h -
Canada's Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland Resigns From Cabinet
Freeland cited conflict with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over the direction of fiscal policy.The Wall Street Journal - 5h -
Canada’s finance minister Freeland resigns in blow to Trudeau
Senior Liberal blasts premier for ‘costly political gimmicks’ in face of Donald Trump’s tariff threatsFinancial Times - 8h -
Canada’s deputy PM resigns from cabinet as tensions with Trudeau rise over Trump tariffs
Chrystia Freeland, who is also minister of finance, says country faces ‘grave challenge’ from Trump threat. Canada’s deputy prime minister and minister of finance has resigned amid growing tensions ...The Guardian - 14h -
Chancellor Olaf Scholz loses a confidence vote in parliament, setting Germany on course for an election in February
Chancellor Olaf Scholz loses a confidence vote in parliament, setting Germany on course for an election in FebruaryABC News - 14h -
Canada's finance minister resigns as unpopular Trudeau faces biggest test of his political career
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing the biggest test of his political career following the resignation of Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, long one of his most powerful and loyal ...ABC News - 2h -
Canadian finance minister notes Trump tariff threat in resignation letter
Canada's finance minister noted President-elect Trump’s tariff threat in her resignation letter dated Monday. “Our country today faces a grave challenge,” Chrystia Freeland said in a letter ...The Hill - 10h -
76ers vs. Hornets odds, line, spread, start time: 2024 NBA picks, December 16 predictions from proven model
SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks for Philadelphia 76ers vs. Charlotte HornetsCBS Sports - 11h -
Germany set for snap elections after chancellor loses confidence vote
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a vote of no confidence, paving the way for early elections in February.NBC News - 14h -
Germany set for snap elections after vote of no confidence in Chancellor Olaf Scholz – live
Chancellor triggered path to elections, due to take place on 23 February, by firing finance minister Christian Lindner. Scholz, who has campaigned on a pledge of being a “peace chancellor” against ...The Guardian - 14h -
Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigns as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau deals with declining popularity
Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigns as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau deals with declining popularityABC News - 15h -
Chrystia Freeland, Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister, Resigns From Cabinet
The departure of Ms. Freeland came hours before she was scheduled to outline the government’s commitments to improve border security with the United States.The New York Times - 16h -
Canada's finance minister resigns as Prime Minister Trudeau deals with declining popularity
Yahoo News - 16h -
From farmer to premier: who is François Bayrou, the new French prime minister?
Tractor-driving ‘son of the soil’ has run for president three times and maintains solid ties to south-west France where he grew up. François Bayrou, the new French prime minister, calls himself a ...The Guardian - 3d -
Major Palworld Update Feybreak Is Arriving On December 23
Palworld 's next major update is arriving on December 23, bringing with it a brand-new island to explore. The update will also add new Pals, a new faction leader, weapons, buildings, new mechanics, ...GameSpot - 3d -
Democratic National Committee sets rules for electing new party chair
Democrats are beginning to reshape their game plan after November's election losses. Democratic National Committee leadership met Thursday and drew up guidelines that will help elect a new party ...CBS News - 4d -
Syria’s acting finance minister pushes plan to revive war-torn economy
Riad Abd El Raouf, who served in former regime, says rebels to reopen border crossing and review Russia and Iran dealsFinancial Times - 4d -
Scholz sets Germany on course for an early election as he requests a confidence vote next week
Chancellor Olaf Scholz has formally set Germany on course for an early election by requesting a confidence vote in parliament next weekABC News - 5d -
Trump Mocks Trudeau and Canada in Post on Tariffs and Trade
The president-elect’s mockery of Canada and its leader is the latest salvo after his promise to impose steep tariffs on Canadian exports.The New York Times - 6d -
Trump jabs at Canada, Trudeau as tariffs threats continue
President-elect Donald Trump says he looks forward to talking about tariffs with Canada's Justin Trudeau as fears about rising costs in the U.S. grow. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady ...CBS News - 6d -
Trump trolls Trudeau as "governor" of the "great state" of Canada
President-elect Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently had dinner at Mar-a-Lago.CBS News - 6d -
Trump mocks Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as the 'governor' of the 'Great State of Canada'
President-elect Donald Trump mocked Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as the "governor" of the "Great State of Canada" after recently joking about the country becoming the 51st state.NBC News - 6d -
Trump trolls Trudeau as Canada 'governor'
President-elect Trump mocked Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, calling him the "governor" of the "Great State of Canada." "It was a pleasure to have dinner the other night with Governor ...The Hill - 6d -
Canada Would Retaliate in Event of 25% U.S. Tariff, Trudeau Says
The prime minister said Ottawa would impose its own set of tariffs should President-elect Donald Trump follow through on his pledge.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 9 -
Too soon to speculate on Syrian refugees from Germany, minister says
Yahoo News - Dec. 9 -
Jokic's 56 not enough as Wiz snap 16-game skid
Nikola Jokic scored a career-high 56 points, but it wasn't enough to beat the Washington Wizards, who snapped their 16-game losing streak on Saturday.ESPN - Dec. 8 -
Far-right activists from Germany spent US election day at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago
AfD parliamentary candidate and influencers posed for photos with now president-elect at his Florida home. As Donald Trump gathered his supporters, family and friends at Mar-a-Lago on US election ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
3 climbers from the US and Canada are believed to have died in a fall on New Zealand's highest peak
Three mountain climbers — two from the U.S. and one from Canada — missing on Aoraki, New Zealand’s tallest peak, are believed to have died in a fallABC News - Dec. 6 -
3 Climbers From U.S. and Canada Presumed Dead on New Zealand’s Tallest Peak
The police suspended their search for two Americans and a Canadian who went missing while trying to reach the summit of Aoraki/Mount Cook.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
3 climbers from U.S., Canada believed dead in fall from New Zealand's highest peak
The men's bodies have not been found. But based on footprints glimpsed in the snow, and items believed to belong to them retrieved from the slopes, the search for them has ended, officials said.CBS News - Dec. 6 -
Michel Barnier resigns as French prime minister
Move comes after government was ousted by MPs in vote of no confidenceFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
French Prime Minister Barnier submits his resignation
Yahoo News - Dec. 5 -
Colombia finance minister resigns amid corruption probe
Ricardo Bonilla, the second person to hold the post under President Gustavo Petro, will be replaced by his deputyFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
South Korean defence minister reportedly resigns
Yahoo News - Dec. 4 -
Three climbers from the US and Canada missing on New Zealand’s highest mountain
Several climbing-related items which police believe belonged to the trio found, as bad weather will likely delay search efforts until Thursday. Rescue teams looking for three climbers who went ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
3 Climbers From the U.S. and Canada Have Gone Missing on New Zealand’s Highest Mountain
Two Americans and a Canadian were climbing Aoraki/Mount Cook before failing to show up to a prearranged flight on Monday.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Canada's Trudeau Says He Addressed Trade Irritants With Trump
In his first public comments about his dinner last week with President-elect Donald Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he addressed trade issues related to steel, aluminum, energy ...The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3 -
Three climbers from the U.S. and Canada are missing on New Zealand’s tallest peak
Three mountain climbers from the U.S. and Canada are missing after they did not return from their planned summit of New Zealand’s tallest mountain, Aoraki.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Three climbers from the US and Canada are missing on New Zealand's highest peak
Three mountain climbers from the U.S. and Canada are missing after they failed to return from a planned ascent of New Zealand’s highest peak, AorakiABC News - Dec. 3
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