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China sanctions Britons over West's Xinjiang criticism

China sanctions Britons over West's Xinjiang criticism

LONDON — China announced sanctions on several British politicians and organizations Friday after the U.K. joined the European Union and others in sanctioning Chinese officials accused of human rights abuses in the Xinjiang region.
Yemen rebels hit, set ablaze fuel tank in south Saudi Arabia

Yemen rebels hit, set ablaze fuel tank in south Saudi Arabia

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A fuel tank at an oil facility in Saudi Arabia caught fire after being struck in an attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels, officials said Friday, an attack that came on the sixth anniversary of the kingdom's entry into Yemen's
Justices say accident victims can sue Ford in state courts

Justices say accident victims can sue Ford in state courts

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the Ford Motor Co. can be sued in the state courts by people who were killed or seriously injured in accidents involving Ford vehicles.
In shift, oil industry group backs federal price on carbon

In shift, oil industry group backs federal price on carbon

WASHINGTON — The oil and gas industry's top lobbying group on Thursday endorsed a federal price on carbon dioxide emissions that contribute to global warming, a reversal of longstanding policy that comes as the Biden administration has pledged dramat
Ontario's long path to budget balance is a problem: experts

Ontario's long path to budget balance is a problem: experts

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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 Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (18,651.10, up 22.81 points.) TC Energy Corp. (TSX:TRP). Energy. Up 78 cents, or 1.33 per cent, to $59.50 on 14.8 million shares.
Shopify replaced by RBC as most valuable company on weakened tech sector

Shopify replaced by RBC as most valuable company on weakened tech sector

TORONTO — Shopify Inc. lost its crown as Canada's most valuable company as its total market capitalization from all classes of shares fell below Royal Bank amid the continued pullback by the technology sector.
China attacks foreign clothing, shoe brands over Xinjiang

China attacks foreign clothing, shoe brands over Xinjiang

BEIJING — Chinese state TV called Thursday for a boycott of H&M as Beijing lashed out at foreign clothing and footwear brands following Western sanctions on Chinese officials accused of human rights abuses in the Xinjiang region.
Shipping losses mount from cargo vessel stuck in Suez Canal

Shipping losses mount from cargo vessel stuck in Suez Canal

ISMAILIA, Egypt — Dredgers, tugboats and even a backhoe failed to free a giant cargo ship wedged in Egypt’s Suez Canal on Thursday.
Ontario pledges tourism support as sector languishes and summer looms

Ontario pledges tourism support as sector languishes and summer looms

TORONTO — Members of Ontario's tourism industry welcomed the province's tailored aid for the struggling sector as the COVID-19 pandemic threatens a second summer.