Saudis say to take 'big hit' on oil output for OPEC deal, Iran can freeze
VIENNA (Reuters) - Saudi Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih said on Wednesday OPEC was close to clinching a deal to limit oil output, adding Riyadh was prepared to accept "a big hit" on its own production and agree to arch-rival Iran freezing output at pre-sanctions levels. Full Article
Mosul food, water reserves dwindle as fighting cuts off supplies
MOSUL/BAGHDAD, Iraq (Reuters) - The United Nations issued a fresh warning on Wednesday about the humanitarian situation in eastern Mosul where the U.S.-backed Iraqi army is locked in heavy fighting with Islamic State militants. Full Article
Energy drags TSX lower ahead of OPEC, pipeline decisions
TORONTO (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index fell to a new one-week low on Tuesday as energy stocks slumped due to major oil exporters' struggle to agree on terms of a planned production cut, while Bank of Nova Scotia gained after a solid earnings report. Full Article
Canada approves new pipelines to boost exports, greens ready to fight
OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada on Tuesday approved Kinder Morgan Inc's hotly contested plan to twin a pipeline from the Alberta oil sands to the Pacific coast, setting up a battle with environmentalists who helped elect Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Full Article
