Negotiations for U.S. detainees in Russia should remain ‘private,’ says U.S. hostage negotiator | CBC News

[ad_1] U.S. Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs Roger Carstens says he agrees with the Kremlin that silence is essential when it comes to public discussions about prisoner exchanges.  “This might be the one time that I’ll agree with the Russians,” Carstens said during an interview on Rosemary Barton Live broadcast on Sunday. He explained that fact checking…

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Manitoba premier says he’ll take up PM’s challenge to find carbon tax alternative | CBC News

[ad_1] Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says he’ll take up the prime minister’s challenge to provinces that oppose the federal carbon tax to come up with a credible alternative.  In an interview with CBC chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton, Kinew said his government will make the case that Manitoba does not need the federal backstop.  “Manitoba has a really strong…

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