Monthly Archive: May 2018

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Facebook bans foreign ads in Ireland abortion referendum

LONDON — Facebook announced Tuesday that it is banning foreign advertisements related to Ireland’s abortion referendum amid concerns that North American groups are trying to influence the campaign. Irish voters will decide May 25 whether to repeal a constitutional ban on abortion, in a divisive referendum that has drawn international attention. Ireland bars political donations […]

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Cyprus, Israel, Greece push East Med gas pipeline to Europe

NICOSIA, Cyprus — The leaders of Cyprus, Israel and Greece say they want to push ahead with an envisioned pipeline that will supply east Mediterranean gas to Europe as the continent seeks to diversify its energy supply. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday called the East Med pipeline a “very serious endeavour” that’s important […]

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Quebecor buying Caisse de depot stake in Quebecor Media for $1.69 billion

MONTREAL — Quebecor Inc. has signed a deal to buy the remaining stake in Quebecor Media Inc. held by the Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec for $1.69 billion. The move to acquire the 18.47 per cent interest in the media group will give Quebecor complete ownership of the business. “Thanks to its currently […]