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China's legislature approves raising the retirement age, now among world lowest for major economies

China's legislature approves raising the retirement age, now among world lowest for major economies

BEIJING (AP) — China's legislature announced Friday that it was raising the retirement age for its workers, according to state broadcaster CCTV.
Boeing machinists vote to strike after rejecting pay increases of 25% over 4 years

Boeing machinists vote to strike after rejecting pay increases of 25% over 4 years

SEATTLE (AP) — Machinists at Boeing voted Thursday to go on strike, another setback for the giant aircraft maker whose reputation and finances have been battered and now faces a shutdown in production of its best-selling airline planes.
North Korea discloses a uranium enrichment facility as Kim calls for more nuclear weapons

North Korea discloses a uranium enrichment facility as Kim calls for more nuclear weapons

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea offered a rare glimpse into a secretive facility to produce weapons-grade uranium as state media reported Friday that leader Kim Jong Un visited the area and called for stronger efforts to “exponentially” increas
North Korea discloses a uranium enrichment facility as Kim calls for more nuclear weapons

North Korea discloses a uranium enrichment facility as Kim calls for more nuclear weapons

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea offered a rare glimpse into a secretive facility to produce weapons-grade uranium as state media reported Friday that leader Kim Jong Un visited the area and called for stronger efforts to “exponentially” increas
Coastal GasLink fined $590K by B.C. environment office over pipeline build

Coastal GasLink fined $590K by B.C. environment office over pipeline build

VICTORIA — British Columbia's Environment Assessment Office has fined Coastal GasLink Pipeline Ltd. $590,000 for "deficiencies" in the construction of its pipeline crossing the province.
B.C. to ensure fruit growers impacted by co-op closure are paid for past harvests

B.C. to ensure fruit growers impacted by co-op closure are paid for past harvests

The British Columbia government says it is taking steps to ensure tree fruit growers are compensated for past harvests after the closure of a co-operative that had served farmers for almost 90 years.
AP sources: Justice Department, FBI preparing criminal charges in Iran hack targeting Trump campaign

AP sources: Justice Department, FBI preparing criminal charges in Iran hack targeting Trump campaign

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is preparing criminal charges in connection with an Iranian hack that targeted Donald Trump's presidential campaign , two people familiar with the matter said Thursday.
AP sources: Justice Department, FBI preparing criminal charges in Iran hack targeting Trump campaign

AP sources: Justice Department, FBI preparing criminal charges in Iran hack targeting Trump campaign

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is preparing criminal charges in connection with an Iranian hack that targeted Donald Trump's presidential campaign, two people familiar with the matter said Thursday.
'Can actually see the finish line': Calgary's water pipe repair ahead of schedule

'Can actually see the finish line': Calgary's water pipe repair ahead of schedule

CALGARY — Calgary's mayor says repairs on a troubled water main are ahead of schedule in Calgary.
Singh says NDP drafting climate plan, won't say if it'll include consumer carbon tax

Singh says NDP drafting climate plan, won't say if it'll include consumer carbon tax

MONTREAL — NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh won't say whether he would keep the consumer carbon price if his party forms government after the next election.