Xinhua world news summary at 0030 GMT, Jan. 17
OTTAWA -- Former Bank of Canada and Bank of England governor Mark Carney announced Thursday he is seeking the leadership of Canada's Liberal Party.
Carney formally launched his bid in his hometown of Edmonton, Alberta. (Canada-Liberal-Leader)
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JERUSALEM -- Israeli far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir announced Thursday that his party will quit the government if the newly anno