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Canada expenses: PM Harper's aide Nigel Wright quits

CANADA: Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper's top aide has resigned over his role in a growing expenses scandal.

Nigel Wright quit after revelations he had secretly given a senator a C$90,000 (£58,000; $87,000) cheque to help repay improperly claimed housing expenses.

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