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Asian shares mostly rise after Wall Street rallies on lower oil prices

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares mostly rose in Wednesday trading, echoing the rally on Wall Street that came as oil prices eased on hopes the United States and Iran may try again on talks to end their war. ...

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The Latest: US blockade of Iranian ports 'fully implemented' as Trump says war is near end

U.S. President Donald Trump said the war in Iran was “very close to over” in clips of an interview set to air Wednesday, while the U.S. military said its blockade on Iranian ports had been “fully...

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Hopes rise for renewed talks as US military says Iran blockade is in force

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Hopes rose for renewed talks between the United States and Iran on Wednesday, as the U.S. military said its blockade of Iranian ports was in full effect and Tehran threatened to retaliate...

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Asian shares mostly rise after Wall Street rallies on lower oil prices

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares mostly rose in early Wednesday trading, echoing the rally on Wall Street that came as oil prices eased on hopes the United States and Iran may try again on talks to end their...

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Recall issued for 7-Eleven brand sandwiches, subs and wraps over listeria risk

A recall has been issued for 7-Eleven brand sandwiches, subs and wraps in three provinces of Western Canada over possible listeria contamination. The recall notice from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency...

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About 70 Palestinians found in a garbage truck trying to enter Israel, apparently to look for work

JERUSALEM (AP) — About 70 Palestinian men were found hiding inside a garbage truck by Israeli police as they attempted to cross into Israel from the occupied West Bank, apparently in search of work. ...

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In apparent flub, Energy Secretary Wright says US heading 'in the wrong direction'

WASHINGTON (AP) — Energy Secretary Chris Wright raised eyebrows Tuesday after saying the country “looks like we’re going in the wrong direction” in remarks hailing a new natural gas pipeline project. ...

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Manitoba trade corridor among the topics in meeting between premier, prime minister

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says plans to expand the Port of Churchill as part of a trade corridor through northern Manitoba are a top priority. Carney made the comment before meeting with Manitoba...

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Alberta sticking to its gas tax formula as Ottawa announces cut amid high prices

EDMONTON — While Prime Minister Mark Carney announced federal measures to give Canadians relief at the pumps Tuesday, Alberta says its fuel tax will stay in place for now. Alberta Finance Minister Nate...

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Alberta eyes accelerated review system for major projects over $250 million

EDMONTON — Alberta is proposing rule changes that would see Premier Danielle Smith's government become more involved in kick-starting potential big-ticket industrial projects. A bill introduced Tuesday...

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