Tuesday, January 4, 2022

U.S. defeats Canada in first dispute under new North American trade pact

Dave Daniels

Canada has lost its first dispute case under the new North American trade agreement to the United States. A panel found that Ottawa flouted part of its obligation to open the dairy market. Now the U.S. says Canada could face tariffs if it doesn't fix the problem.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/dairy-dispute-panel-1.6303769?cmp=rss

Fake online auction of Indian Muslim women sparks outrage; 2 suspects detained

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Police in India have detained a man and a woman alleged to be involved in the offering for sale of prominent Muslim women on a fake online auction website, according to government officials, in a case that has sparked outrage across the country.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/india-fake-online-auction-muslim-women-1.6303711?cmp=rss

Tesla urged by activists to close new showroom in Xinjiang, China

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American activists are appealing to Tesla Inc. to close a new showroom in China's northwestern region of Xinjiang, where officials are accused of abuses against mostly Muslim ethnic minorities.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/tesla-xinjiang-showroom-uyghers-1.6303442?cmp=rss

What we know and don't know about the Beijing Olympics as COVID-19 surges

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The Beijing Winter Olympics are scheduled to begin in exactly one month, on Feb. 4. But whether they happen as planned seems less certain than ever. And even if they do proceed, plenty of questions remain.



source https://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/beijing-olympics-what-we-know-dont-know-1.6302860?cmp=rss

Brazilian doctors rule out surgery for Bolsonaro

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Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro will not require surgery, the medical team caring for him at a Sao Paulo hospital said in a statement Tuesday morning.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/brazil-jair-bolsonaro-hospital-1.6303456?cmp=rss

Coronavirus: What's happening in Canada and around the world on Tuesday

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Quebecers aged 55 and over are eligible for COVID-19 booster doses starting Tuesday, with minimum age requirements decreasing in five-year increments over the rest of the month.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/coronavirus-covid19-canada-world-jan4-2022-1.6303422?cmp=rss