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China Evergrande has been ordered to liquidate. The real estate giant owes over $300 billion

China Evergrande has been ordered to liquidate. The real estate giant owes over $300 billion

HONG KONG (AP) — A Hong Kong court ordered China Evergrande, the world’s most heavily indebted real estate developer , to undergo liquidation following a failed effort to restructure $300 billion owed to banks and bondholders that fueled fears about
Drought in Western Canada impacting hydropower production as reservoirs run low

Drought in Western Canada impacting hydropower production as reservoirs run low

There's no risk of the lights going out any time soon. But scientists say climate change is making drought both more common and more severe, which means more pressure on hydroelectric producers in the years to come.
Ex-Prime Minister Alexander Stubb wins first round of Finland's presidential vote to set up a runoff

Ex-Prime Minister Alexander Stubb wins first round of Finland's presidential vote to set up a runoff

HELSINKI (AP) — Former Prime Minister Alexander Stubb won the first round of Finland's presidential election Sunday and will face runner-up ex-Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto in a runoff next month.
French farmers aim to put Paris 'under siege' in tractor protest. Activists hurl soup at 'Mona Lisa'

French farmers aim to put Paris 'under siege' in tractor protest. Activists hurl soup at 'Mona Lisa'

PARIS (AP) — France's interior ministry on Sunday ordered a large deployment of security forces around Paris as angry farmers threatened to head toward the capital, hours after climate activists hurled soup at the glass protecting the “Mona Lisa” pai
Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso withdraw from West Africa regional bloc ECOWAS as tensions deepen

Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso withdraw from West Africa regional bloc ECOWAS as tensions deepen

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — West African nations Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have withdrawn from the regional economic bloc known as ECOWAS , their respective juntas announced Sunday.
B.C. hops farm, director fined over $1M after alleged fraud: securities commission

B.C. hops farm, director fined over $1M after alleged fraud: securities commission

VANCOUVER — A hops farm company and its director have been ordered to pay more than $1 million over an alleged fraud that a B.C. Securities Commission panel described as "near to the most serious type of fraud possible in an investment context.
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: Apple case A Vancouver court will decide Monday whether to approve a settlement of up to $14.
Home staging companies forced to adapt as sellers pull back in slow housing market

Home staging companies forced to adapt as sellers pull back in slow housing market

TORONTO — One walk through a home tells Rachael Stafford what adjustments are needed to pique the interest of potential buyers.
Biden administration raises 'concerns' about aspects of Quebec language law

Biden administration raises 'concerns' about aspects of Quebec language law

MONTREAL — A proposed regulation around the language of commercial signage in Quebec is attracting skepticism from U.S. President Joe Biden's administration, which has "concerns" about the potential impact on American businesses.
Wrestling icon Vince McMahon resigns from WWE parent company after ex-employee files sex abuse suit

Wrestling icon Vince McMahon resigns from WWE parent company after ex-employee files sex abuse suit

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