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Saudi, UAE back OPEC cuts as US envoy warns of 'uncertainty'

Saudi, UAE back OPEC cuts as US envoy warns of 'uncertainty'

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates defended on Monday a decision by OPEC and its allies to cut oil production, even as an American envoy warned of “economic uncertainty” ahead for the world.
Wall Street opens lower, still headed for big monthly gains

Wall Street opens lower, still headed for big monthly gains

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are opening lower on Wall Street, but with one day left in October major indexes are still headed for big gains for the month.
Inflation hits new record in Europe, slowing economy

Inflation hits new record in Europe, slowing economy

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Inflation hit a new record in the 19 countries that use the euro currency, fueled by out-of-control prices for natural gas and electricity due to Russia's war in Ukraine.
Suspension bridge collapse kills at least 133 in India

Suspension bridge collapse kills at least 133 in India

MORBI, India (AP) — Military teams were searching Monday for people missing after a 143-year-old suspension bridge collapsed into a river Sunday in the western Indian state of Gujarat, sending hundreds plunging into the water and killing at least 133
Survey suggests 20 per cent of Canadians skipping meals to cut down on food costs

Survey suggests 20 per cent of Canadians skipping meals to cut down on food costs

SASKATOON — Laurie O'Connor says more people in Saskatoon are struggling to get food for themselves and their families as prices in grocery stores rise out of reach.
Suspension bridge collapse kills at least 132 in India

Suspension bridge collapse kills at least 132 in India

MORBI, India (AP) — Military teams were searching Monday for people missing after a century-old cable suspension bridge collapsed into a river Sunday in the western Indian state of Gujarat, sending hundreds plunging into the water and killing at leas
Women, kids detained in ISIS camps should be repatriated to Canada quickly: expert

Women, kids detained in ISIS camps should be repatriated to Canada quickly: expert

MONTREAL — A psychiatrist involved in efforts to support children of Canadian women detained in Syria after travelling to join the Islamic State is urging Ottawa to speed up repatriation efforts. Dr.
Cable 2.0: Netflix and other streamers bring back ads after disrupting TV landscape

Cable 2.0: Netflix and other streamers bring back ads after disrupting TV landscape

TORONTO — Canadian Netflix users will see a new membership option starting Tuesday that costs less but comes with a catch: commercial breaks inserted into their favourite shows.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: CannTrust hearing The case against three former CannTrust Holdings Inc. leaders accused of securities offences is expected to heat up this week.
Amid growing criticism, Macklem says Bank of Canada’s independence not under threat

Amid growing criticism, Macklem says Bank of Canada’s independence not under threat

OTTAWA — As criticism piles on from politicians, pundits and interest groups, Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says he's felt no threat to the institution's independence.