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Saudi Aramco to invest billions in Chinese petrochemicals

Saudi Aramco to invest billions in Chinese petrochemicals

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Saudi Arabia's state-owned oil giant Aramco will invest billions of dollars in China's downstream petrochemicals industry, including the construction of a new refinery, the company said in deals announced Sunday and Monday
Cameco expects $300M refund from Canada Revenue Agency after revised reassessments

Cameco expects $300M refund from Canada Revenue Agency after revised reassessments

SASKATOON — Cameco Corp. says it expects to receive a refund of about $300 million after the Canada Revenue Agency issued revised reassessments for the 2007 through 2013 tax years.
Lettuce prices likely to rise again amid California flooding, experts say

Lettuce prices likely to rise again amid California flooding, experts say

Lettuce prices are likely to rise next month and could stay high into the summer, agriculture experts say, as flooding in a key California farming area becomes the latest example of extreme weather’s effect on the food chain.
Saudi National Bank chair resigns after Credit Suisse storm

Saudi National Bank chair resigns after Credit Suisse storm

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The chairman of Saudi National Bank resigned for “personal reasons” after his comments on Credit Suisse sent that firm's stock cratering, a regulatory filing in the kingdom said Monday.
Ukraine demands emergency UN meeting over Putin nuclear plan

Ukraine demands emergency UN meeting over Putin nuclear plan

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine's government on Sunday called for an emergency meeting of the U.N.
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: Budget day Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will deliver the federal government's budget on Tuesday.
For one tech company, Indigenous values are central to hiring, projects and strategy

For one tech company, Indigenous values are central to hiring, projects and strategy

TORONTO — One word you don't expect to hear at the boardroom table is "love." But at Indigenous-owned tech company Animikii, you can find it everywhere — including in company decisions about hiring, remote work and flexibility.
Piper down: Village in New Brunswick wants giant sandpiper returned to pedestal

Piper down: Village in New Brunswick wants giant sandpiper returned to pedestal

FREDERICTON — A new sculpture has been commissioned and a platform has been built — but a New Brunswick village's oversized avian avatar has still not returned to its roost. Standing 2.
AP source: Biden's pick to lead FAA withdraws nomination

AP source: Biden's pick to lead FAA withdraws nomination

WILMINGTON, Del.
Officials: 2 dead, 5 missing in chocolate factory explosion

Officials: 2 dead, 5 missing in chocolate factory explosion

WEST READING, Pa. (AP) — An explosion at a chocolate factory in Pennsylvania on Friday killed two people and left five people missing, authorities said. One person was pulled from the rubble overnight.
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