The Friday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Friday, March 24
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TRUMP APPROVES KEYSTONE PIPELINE: U.S. President Donald Trump approved the Keystone X-L pipeline Friday, but analysts say there is no guarantee the controversial project will become reality. Experts say TransCanada still faces a number of obstacles before being able to start construction, including a long list of permits and approvals and legal battles by opponents. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau applauded the American decision, saying Canada has known for a long time that getting resources to market in safe and responsible ways is an important element for Canadian economic growth.
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