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TEHRAN, IRAN -- Iran and the U.S. conducted a prisoner exchange Saturday that saw a detained Princeton scholar released for an Iranian scientist held by America, marking a rare diplomatic breakthrough between Tehran and Washington after months of tensions. Source

A Chinese-American detained in Iran for three years on spying charges was freed and an imprisoned Iranian was released by Washington in return, U.S. President Donald Trump and an Iranian official said on Saturday. The prisoner swap took place at a time of particularly strained relations between the longtime foes. Source

An alleged rape victim in northern India set on fire on her way to a court hearing in the case she filed died in a hospital in New Delhi, officials said Saturday. The woman was attacked in the state of Uttar Pradesh by a group of men , including two of the five she had accused of gang rape last year who were out of custody on bail. Source

Pacific Gas and Electric says it has reached a $13.5 billion settlement that will resolve all major claims related to devastating wildfires blamed on its outdated equipment and negligence. The settlement, which the utility says was reached Friday, still requires court approval. Source

Helping support Indigenous businesses, artists and crafters around the holidays is easy. It's as simple as "buy stuff," says Inuk artist Jason Sikoak. "If you can buy things from Indigenous artists, then do. But if you can't, share and spread the word. Source

TORONTO -- A new unauthorized autobiography about Melania Trump aims to strip away some of the mystery surrounding the First Lady. ‘Free, Melania,’ released on Tuesday, was penned by CNN White House reporter Kate Bennett, who describes Trump as “calculated, quiet and independent”-- and not to be underestimated. Source

Wildfires fanned by winds joined into a single giant blaze north of Sydney late on Friday, blanketing Australia's biggest city in hazardous smoke, turning the skies orange. A dense fog of smoke and flying ash has lingered over Sydney for most of the past week, obscuring visibility and prompting commuters to wear breathing masks. Source

Wildfires fanned by winds joined into a single giant blaze north of Sydney late on Friday, blanketing Australia's biggest city in hazardous smoke, turning the skies orange. A dense fog of smoke and flying ash has lingered over Sydney for most of the past week, obscuring visibility and prompting commuters to wear breathing masks. Source

TORONTO -- Days after shovels hit the ground in Alberta on the Trans Mountain pipeline extension, a new survey suggests the majority of Canadians support the construction of new pipelines. The survey, commissioned by CTV News and conducted by Nanos Research, polled 1,010 Canadians and found that 42 per cent supported new pipelines while another 23 per cent somewhat supported the idea. Source

SAN DIEGO -- A new effort to speed up initial reviews of asylum claims in the U.S. to within three days denies asylum-seekers rights to consult attorneys, according to the latest legal challenge to the Trump administration's immigration enforcement policies and practices. Source