This week’s state visit to Britain of Chinese Premier Xi Jinping, which begins on Monday, is the first by a Chinese leader for a decade, but isn’t without its critics.
Here’s what’s on his agenda.
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WORLD
Canada goes to the polls on Monday with Prime Minister Stephen Harper facing widespread popular dissatisfaction.
The US and the EU on Sunday approved conditional waivers of sanctions on Iran, which could come into effect when the terms of this summer’s nuclear deal are in place.
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SPORTS
A heartbreaking – and possibly unjust – loss for Scotland in the Rugby World Cup.
