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Analysis Why the spy trade is such a booming industry: Brian Stewart

The alleged Russian plot that targeted the U.S. presidential election has raised concerns we’re headed for Cold War levels of spying, but there’s actually plenty of evidence the world soared past that point years ago. More 5:00 AM ET read comments

• CSIS website falls victim to yet another cyberattack Jun 30
• The Current Canada vulnerable to Russian cyber attacks, says security expert Jan 02
• Trump 'accepts' findings that Russia tried to meddle in U.S. election, incoming chief of staff says Jan 09 video
• Rudy Giuliani will help Trump team with cybersecurity Jan 12

Updated Trump pulls U.S. out of TPP with executive order

The new U.S. president makes good on one of his campaign promises, formally withdrawing the United States from the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a trade deal negotiated by his predecessor but never ratified. More 3:06 PM ET read comments video

• Updated Trudeau should 'not be enormously worried' about Trump's plan to renegotiate NAFTA, senior adviser says 2:25 PM ET
• Canada not the focus of Trump's NAFTA talk, ambassador says Jan 22

Day 1 of Syrian peace talks have rocky start, but show progress from earlier meetings

Talks between the Syrian government and representatives of rebel factions got off to a rocky start Monday after their first face-to-face meeting in Kazakhstan marked a major shift in the war's dynamics and confirmed Russia's role as regional heavyweight. More 1:24 PM ET

• Syrian rebels urge Russia to help ensure ceasefire holds Jan 22
• Syrian official says crucial water supply will soon be repaired Jan 13

Opinion Let us hope for a Donald Trump disaster: Opinion

If Trump’s success transfers from politics to governing, his dark and guttural ways will become entrenched and ubiquitous. More 8:34 AM ET read comments

• Trump's 'America first' tone worries head of Canadian oil and gas industry group Jan 20
• U.S. President Donald Trump takes charge, vows to end 'American carnage' Jan 21 video