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US added a strong 227,000 jobs in November in bounce-back from October slowdown

US added a strong 227,000 jobs in November in bounce-back from October slowdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s job market rebounded in November, adding 227,000 workers in a solid recovery from the previous month, when the effects of strikes and hurricanes had sharply diminished employers’ payrolls.
Jobless rate reaches 6.8% in November, highest since January 2017 outside of pandemic

Jobless rate reaches 6.8% in November, highest since January 2017 outside of pandemic

OTTAWA — Canada’s unemployment rate jumped to 6.8 per cent last month as more people looked for work in a weakening job market.
European Union and Mercosur trade bloc announce free trade deal that’s 25 years in the making

European Union and Mercosur trade bloc announce free trade deal that’s 25 years in the making

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — The European Union and the Mercosur group of Latin American countries have agreed to terms for a long-anticipated free trade deal, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced Friday in Uruguay's capital of
Laurentian Bank reports $40.7M Q4 profit, up from $30.6M a year ago

Laurentian Bank reports $40.7M Q4 profit, up from $30.6M a year ago

MONTREAL — Laurentian Bank of Canada reported a fourth-quarter profit of $40.7 million, up from $30.6 million a year ago. The Montreal-based bank says the profit amounted to 88 cents per diluted share for the quarter ended Oct.
European Union and Mercosur trade bloc announce free trade deal that’s 25 years in the making

European Union and Mercosur trade bloc announce free trade deal that’s 25 years in the making

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — The European Union and the Mercosur trade bloc have agreed to terms for a long-anticipated free trade deal, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced in Montevideo on Friday.
BRP reports Q3 profit and revenue down from year ago as it faced softer demand

BRP reports Q3 profit and revenue down from year ago as it faced softer demand

VALCOURT, Que. — BRP Inc. reported its third-quarter profit and revenue fell compared with a year ago as it faced softer demand. The maker of Ski-Doo snowmobiles and Sea-Doo watercraft says it earned $27.
Hollywood and the Middle East mix at Red Sea International Film Festival

Hollywood and the Middle East mix at Red Sea International Film Festival

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — One of the Middle East’s fastest-growing film festivals opened Thursday in Saudi Arabia, attracting filmmakers and stars from around the world, to present over 120 films from 81 countries in Jeddah’s historic Al-Balad dist
Iran says it conducted a successful space launch in a program long criticized by West

Iran says it conducted a successful space launch in a program long criticized by West

MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) — Iran said Friday it conducted a successful space launch, the latest for its program the West alleges improves Tehran’s ballistic missile program.
German island festival passes peacefully after criticism over practice of men hitting women

German island festival passes peacefully after criticism over practice of men hitting women

BERLIN (AP) — An annual festival on a German North Sea island that had drawn criticism over a practice of men hitting women with cow's horns passed without reports of assaults this year, police said Friday.
F1 champion Max Verstappen to become first-time father with girlfriend Kelly Piquet

F1 champion Max Verstappen to become first-time father with girlfriend Kelly Piquet

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen is set to become a father for the first time with his girlfriend Kelly Piquet, he said Friday. There's racing heritage on both sides of the family.
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