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Pacific island nations turn to Beijing-backed AIIB as pandemic sinks economies
SYDNEY/WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Pacific island nations are turning to China-led agencies to plug funding gaps in their pandemic-ravaged budgets after exhausting financing options from traditional western partners, stoking fears the region is becoming more dependent on Beijing. Full Article
Canada's Trans Mountain pipeline sees fortunes shine after KXL's demise
WINNIPEG/OTTAWA (Reuters) - The expansion of Canada's government-owned Trans Mountain pipeline assumes greater importance for the oil sector after the cancellation of rival Keystone XL reduced future options to carry crude, potential buyers say. Full Article
Deutsche Bank starts probe in relation to engagement with some clients
(Reuters) - Deutsche Bank AG said on Sunday it began a probe in relation to engagement with some clients after the Financial Times reported earlier that the German lender was investigating the alleged mis-selling of investment banking products. Full Article
Canada's Trudeau presses Pfizer CEO on vaccine shortage, hints at travel crackdown
OTTAWA (Reuters) - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Friday that Pfizer had reassured him it would meet Canada's vaccine order in full by end-March as, with a second COVID wave spreading across the country, he hinted at a clampdown on citizens leaving home. Full Article
No place like home: Bucs first team to vie for Super Bowl prize on home turf
(Reuters) - Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are coming home. Full Article
Box Office: 'The Marksman' captures top spot with $2 million, bleak times for movie theaters
"The Marksman," a Liam Neeson thriller from Open Road, held onto first place for the second weekend in a row, grossing just over $2 million. The film has grossed $61 million after 10 days of release. Full Article
Germany urges Taiwan to help ease auto chip shortage
BERLIN/TAIPEI (Reuters) - Germany has asked Taiwan to persuade Taiwanese manufacturers to help ease a shortage of semiconductor chips in the auto sector which is hampering its fledgling economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Full Article
