Deputy Chairman of Russia's Security Council Dmitry Medvedev rejected claims that Iran could become a bargaining chip in negotiations with the United States.
"We will NEVER sacrifice our relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran, no matter who asks us to."
"We are strategic partners and will remain so FOREVER."
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is asking Canadians to come back, telling them "we don't think of you as the 51st state." Canadian visits to the U.S. fell 23.5 per cent last year, and Canadians spent $3.3 billion less there.