Brussels pushes for greater economic reciprocity as concerns grow over rare earth dependence and Chinese industrial competition
Category: World
Posted inCommentary
Editorial: Carney should lead a united response to China
The IMF has called for a coordinated response to ‘excessive’ Chinese trade surpluses. Carney should lead it
Posted inEconomy
China’s food push — and what it means for Canadian farmers
Beijing’s push for agricultural self-sufficiency could affect demand for Canadian canola, peas and pork — and force Ottawa to rethink its export strategy
Posted inHealth
WHO worried about ‘scale and speed’ of deadly Ebola outbreak
There have been 136 deaths suspected to be linked to Ebola and about 543 suspected cases; it has killed more than 15,000 people in 50 years
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Xi, Trump eke small wins from talks but no major deals: analysts
Historic Beijing summit lowers tensions and delivers symbolic gestures, but leaves core disputes unresolved
Posted inEnergy & Environment
New Zealand to halt climate lawsuits citing ‘uncertainty in business confidence’
Government says ‘courts are not the right place’ to resolve climate change, but climate activists say the change is an ‘affront to democracy’
Posted inDevelopment Aid
Canada’s cautious response to Cuba’s humanitarian crisis
As U.S. sanctions push Cuba deeper into crisis, Ottawa sends millions in humanitarian aid — while avoiding any criticism of Washington
Posted inCommunity
London police form new unit to boost protection for Jews
More than 80 people have been arrested in the past four weeks in response to both antisemitic hate crimes and a string of arson attacks
Posted inCulture
Eurovision: 70 years of geopolitics, patriotism, music and glitter
From Cold War tensions to viral pop stardom, a musical spectacle shaped by politics and culture grips the globe
Posted inWorld
Iran wartime executions mount as another protester hanged
Iran has executed 10 people in just over a week, raising concerns from international human rights organizations