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Estonia's PM resigns over corruption scandal in his party

Estonia's PM resigns over corruption scandal in his party

HELSINKI — Estonia’s prime minister resigned Wednesday over a corruption scandal involving a key official of his Center Party suspected of accepting a private donation for the party in exchange for a political favour on a real estate deal, prompting
Bausch Health says revenue for full year to outperform guidance of $7.8B to $8B

Bausch Health says revenue for full year to outperform guidance of $7.8B to $8B

LAVAL, Que. — Bausch Health Companies Inc. says it expects its revenue for 2020 to top its guidance for the year, following a strong finish. The company says it expects its revenue to total more than US$2.2 billion for its fourth quarter.
Indonesian searchers hunt for crashed plane's voice recorder

Indonesian searchers hunt for crashed plane's voice recorder

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Divers searching for a crashed jet's cockpit voice recorder were sifting through mud and plane debris on the seabed between Indonesian islands on Wednesday to retrieve information key to learning why the Sriwijaya Air jet nosediv
North Korea ends party meeting with calls for nuclear might

North Korea ends party meeting with calls for nuclear might

SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed all-out efforts to bolster his country's nuclear deterrent during a major ruling party meeting where he earlier laid out plans to work toward salvaging the broken economy.
Boeing deliveries drop despite 737 Max's return to flight

Boeing deliveries drop despite 737 Max's return to flight

Boeing Co. got a bump in orders and deliveries of new planes in December, but it wasn't enough to salvage a poor year for the big aircraft maker.
Yellen's Senate confirmation hearing set for Jan. 19

Yellen's Senate confirmation hearing set for Jan. 19

WASHINGTON — The Senate Finance Committee announced Tuesday that it will hold a confirmation hearing for Treasury Secretary-nominee Janet Yellen on Jan. 19.
Sheldon Adelson, casino mogul and GOP donor, dies at 87

Sheldon Adelson, casino mogul and GOP donor, dies at 87

LAS VEGAS — Sheldon Adelson, who rose from a modest start as the son of an immigrant taxi driver to become a billionaire Republican powerbroker with a casino empire and influence on international politics, has died. He was 87.
CNN has best ratings day ever for Capitol attack

CNN has best ratings day ever for Capitol attack

NEW YORK — The attack on the U.S. Capitol last week brought more viewers to CNN than any other single day in the network's 40-year history. CNN averaged 5.2 million viewers last Wednesday, eclipsing its previous high of 5.
Alimentation Couche-Tard confirms interest in buying French-based grocery chain

Alimentation Couche-Tard confirms interest in buying French-based grocery chain

LAVAL, Que. — Convenience store giant Alimentation Couche-Tard is confirming its interest in acquiring France-based grocery chain Carrefour SA.
Transat AT board reaffirms support for takeover by Air Canada, clarifies Peladeau bid

Transat AT board reaffirms support for takeover by Air Canada, clarifies Peladeau bid

MONTREAL — Transat AT has reconfirmed its unanimous support for its proposed acquisition by Air Canada while issuing a clarification about a proposal from telecom owner Pierre Karl Peladeau.