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Appeals judges: Dutch court has jurisdiction in pollution case between Nigerian farmers, Shell
Activists say the ruling sets a landmark legal precedent that clears the way for Dutch-based companies to be sued for alleged negligence of their subsidiaries abroad.
Qatar anticipates budget shortfall of $12.77 billion in 2016 amid energy price slump
The 2022 World Cup host nation's budget forecasts revenues of 156 billion Qatari riyals ($42.84 billion) in 2016.
Trudeau denies electoral reform aimed at ensuring perpetual Liberal reign
Trudeau says he wants a system that makes Canada's democracy stronger.
Return to East Coast from oilpatch a struggle for some, fresh start for others
Jared Park, a 30-year-old father of three is among a wave of East Coast workers who have returned home from the Western oilfields after a downturn in the economy.
Experts see more good than bad for Canada's oilpatch if U.S. oil export ban ends
Banfirst came into force when oil shortages were commonplace 40 years ago — a stark contrast to today's U.S. glut, thanks to fracking in operations in Texas and North Dakota.
U of T committee recommends going ahead with targeted fossil fuel divestment
Committee said that because some companies engage in "egregious behaviour and contribute inordinately to social injury" the university should withdraw its investments in them.
Duffy's testimony, residency comes under prosecution microscope
Prosecutor Mark Holmes zeroes in on the heart of the trial: why Duffy began filing living expense claims after his 2009 appointment to the Senate
Trump: No third-party run for me
Donald Trump downplaysthe scare scenario for Republicans that he might split the party's support in next year's presidential election.
India's top court issues new rules on vehicles to curb extreme air pollution in New Delhi
Court orders are widely welcomed by environmentalists, who said strong action was required because New Delhi was choking under dense smog.
Baloney Meter: Did the government restore health benefits to Syrian refugees?
Previous Conservative government had cut off access to prescription drugs, dental care, vision and additional services such as mental-health providers for certain refugee claimants or refugees.