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Zelenskyy tells UK ‘freedom will win,’ pushes for warplanes
By Jill Lawless, The Associated Press on February 8th, 2023
LONDON (AP) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pushed for fighter jets to ensure his country’s victory over Russia in a dramatic speech before the U.K. Parliament, where he also thanked the British people for their support since “Day One” of Moscow’s invasion. The embattled leader’s daring to visit Britain in a bid for more advanced ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MH17 probe: ‘Strong indications’ Putin OK’d missile supply
By Mike Corder, The Associated Press on February 8th, 2023
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) – An international team of investigators said Wednesday it found “strong indications” that Russian President Vladimir Putin approved the supply of heavy anti-aircraft weapons to Ukrainian separatists who shot down Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 in 2014 with a Russian missile. However, the Joint Investigation Team said they had insufficient evidence to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Zelenskyy addresses UK lawmakers, rare trip outside Ukraine
By Jill Lawless, The Associated Press on February 8th, 2023
LONDON (AP) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has begun his historic address to the U.K. Parliament during a rare trip outside his country to seek more support. “I have come here and stand before you on behalf of the brave,” the president said, paying tribute to Ukraine’s military. House of Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!TMX Group proposes to split shares on a five-for-one basis
By The Canadian Press on February 8th, 2023
TORONTO – TMX Group Ltd. is proposing to split its shares on a five-for-one basis. The operator of the Toronto Stock Exchange says it believes the split may encourage greater liquidity for its shares. Shares in the company closed at $133.46 on Tuesday. The company says its board of directors will recommend shareholders approve the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UK watchdog says Microsoft’s Activision deal hurts gamers
By The Associated Press on February 8th, 2023
LONDON (AP) – Microsoft’s stalled $68.7 billion deal to buy video game company Activision Blizzard has hit a fresh hurdle in the United Kingdom, where the antitrust watchdog said Wednesday that it will stifle competition and hurt gamers. Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority said its in-depth investigation found that the deal could strengthen Microsoft’s position ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Héroux-Devtek reports Q3 profit down from year ago, sales higher
By The Canadian Press on February 8th, 2023
MONTREAL – Héroux-Devtek Inc. reported a profit of $1.8 million in its latest quarter, down from $6.5 million a year earlier as its sales climbed higher. Héroux-Devtek CEO Martin Brassard says inflation and challenges in the company’s operating environment have increased the cost of deliveries, resulting in lower profitability. The maker of aircraft landing gear ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!International team suspends investigation into MH17 downing
By Mike Corder, The Associated Press on February 8th, 2023
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) – An international team of investigators has suspended its criminal investigation into the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine in 2014, saying they have insufficient evidence to launch any new prosecutions. Dutch prosecutor Digna van Boetzelaer said Wednesday that “the investigation has now reached its limit. All leads ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Zelenskyy visits UK for first time since Russia’s invasion
By Jill Lawless, The Associated Press on February 8th, 2023
LONDON (AP) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a rare trip out of his country Wednesday, daring to visit Britain in a bid for more advanced weapons as Kyiv braces for an expected Russian offensive and hatches its own plans to retake land held by Moscow’s forces. Zelenskyy arrived on a Royal Air Force plane ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!How much Canadians have fallen behind amid high inflation and who’s hurting the most
By Nojoud Al Mallees, The Canadian Press on February 8th, 2023
OTTAWA – Inflation has eroded purchasing power for many Canadians, but the experience with rapidly rising prices has been far from uniform. While the inflation rate shows how quickly prices are rising, other factors like income and consumption patterns can make it harder or easier for people to cope. Here’s a look at how high ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bank of Canada to publish summary of interest-rate deliberations for the first time
By The Canadian Press on February 8th, 2023
OTTAWA – The Bank of Canada will release a summary of its deliberations on the latest interest rate hike later today, the first time the central bank is giving Canadians a peek behind the curtain into its decision-making process. The bank last year announced it would start publishing these summaries about two weeks after its ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Zelenskyy to visit UK for first time since Russia’s invasion
By The Associated Press on February 8th, 2023
LONDON (AP) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Britain on Wednesday, his first trip to the U.K. since the war began. The British government says Zelenskyy will meet with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and address Parliament. The U.K. is one of the biggest military backers of Ukraine and has sent the country more than ... Read More »
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