Norway mourns King Harald as Haakon VIII ascends throne
Mourners gather outside the palace as royals, politicians and citizens remember a beloved king, whose son has adopted the family motto "all for norway".
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Some parts of the globe had a chance to see the rare event when the Sun, Earth and Moon line up in the night sky.
Canadian economy recovers sharply in second quarter as domestic demand revives, exports grow Reuters
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Canada excludes US seafood from retaliatory tariffs Reuters
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