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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to remain in office after a snap election. He addressed supporters as TV networks projected a narrow victory for his Liberal Party, which had hoped to secure a stronger majority. Photo: Eric Bolte/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock...