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ASEAN, China, other partners sign world's biggest trade pact

ASEAN, China, other partners sign world's biggest trade pact

China and 14 other countries agreed Sunday to set up the world’s largest trading bloc, encompassing nearly a third of all economic activity, in a deal many in Asia are hoping will help hasten a recovery from the shocks of the pandemic.
Asia Today: India reports 41,100 new coronavirus cases

Asia Today: India reports 41,100 new coronavirus cases

NEW DELHI — India has reported 41,100 new cases of the coronavirus, raising the country’s overall tally since the pandemic began to 8.79 million.
Palestinians torn as Israel seeks Gulf tourists in Jerusalem

Palestinians torn as Israel seeks Gulf tourists in Jerusalem

JERUSALEM — When the United Arab Emirates agreed to normalize relations with Israel, the Palestinians decried the move as a "betrayal" of both Jerusalem, where they hope to establish the capital of their future state, and the Al-Aqsa mosque compound,
Trump skips Asian summits as China set to expand influence

Trump skips Asian summits as China set to expand influence

HANOI, Vietnam — President Donald Trump skipped summits with his Asian counterparts for the third year in a row on Saturday, even as rival China is set to expand its influence with a massive free trade deal in the region.
Asia Today: India virus surge continues in New Delhi

Asia Today: India virus surge continues in New Delhi

NEW DELHI — India's overall tally of new coronavirus cases remained steady on Saturday, but officials were watching a surge of cases in the capital that comes as people socialize during the festival season.
Westcoast Energy fined $40,000 for blast near Prince George, B.C. two years ago

Westcoast Energy fined $40,000 for blast near Prince George, B.C. two years ago

CALGARY — Westcoast Energy has been fined for failing to prevent a fiery pipeline blast northeast of Prince George, B.C., two years ago that led to natural gas shortages in the province through the winter.
Workers recalled for potential restart of Ekati Diamond Mine after eight months

Workers recalled for potential restart of Ekati Diamond Mine after eight months

CALGARY — The owner of the Ekati Diamond Mine in the Northwest Territories says it is asking about 60 furloughed workers to return to work in early December to prepare for an anticipated restart of the suspended mine.
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (16,675.64, up 93.46 points.) Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC). Financials. Up eight cents, or 0.39 per cent, to $20.80 on 19.
S&P/TSX composite resumes climb to end week propelled by COVID-19 vaccine news

S&P/TSX composite resumes climb to end week propelled by COVID-19 vaccine news

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index resumed its upward climb to end a strong week that was shaped by heightened hopes for a COVID-19 vaccine. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 93.46 points to 16,675.64, rising 2.4 per cent for the week.
Cadillac Fairview, Oxford cancel mall Santa visits, offer virtual experiences instead

Cadillac Fairview, Oxford cancel mall Santa visits, offer virtual experiences instead

TORONTO — Canadian kids anxiously awaiting a visit with Santa Claus at their local mall will have to settle for a very different experience this year.
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