The Daily Populous

Saturday March 11st, 2023 morning edition

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OTTAWA, March 10 (Reuters) - Canada on Friday banned the import of all Russian aluminum and steel products in a move that Ottawa said was aimed at denying Moscow the ability to fund its war against Ukraine.

The ban covers both finished and unfinished products, and would impact the import of products such as aluminum sheets, aluminum containers as well steel tubes and pipes, according to the statement.

Canada, along with its Western allies, has taken coordinated actions against Russia over its invasion in Ukraine.

"We are ensuring Putin cannot pay for his war by selling aluminum and steel in Canada, in coordination with action taken by the United States today," Freeland said.

Last month, the United States announced a 200% tariff on Russian aluminum and related products that came into effect on Friday.

Russian aluminum is produced by Rusal (RUAL.MM), which accounts for about 6% of global supplies.

Canada imported C$45 million of aluminum and C$213 million of steel products from Russia In 2021, according to official data. »

9th grader sues over Pledge of Allegiance confrontation

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Marissa said she was walking quietly to class and decided not to stop for the pledge or a moment of silence that followed.

A state law passed more than 30 years ago requires public schools to play the Pledge of Allegiance at a specific time every day. »

Tampa Florida Woman Makes $300 An Hour As A Topless Maid

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But rather than deliver food or drive people around, Sammi, a Tampa Florida Woman, has discovered her talent.

And the $300 to be a topless maid is actually a fair rate when you think about it.

Joe Winner spends his days combing through memes and off beat stories to bring you the side of Florida not always seen. »

Save 10% on Relic Space on Steam

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(So if your main interest is in the story, you may prefer to wait until full release before playing the game.

(NOTE: The main narrative will be added over the course of Early Access, and is not yet available.

The Early Access version of Relic Space is built around procedurally generated missions. »

Iran and Saudi Arabia agree to restore relations

Authored by aljazeera.com

Iran and Saudi Arabia have agreed to re-establish diplomatic relations and reopen their embassies within two months, according to Iranian and Saudi state media.

Joint Trilateral Statement by the Kingdom of #Saudi Arabia, the Islamic Republic of #Iran, and the People’s Republic of #China. pic.twitter.com/MyMkcGK2s0 — Foreign Ministry 🇸🇦 (@KSAmofaEN) March 10, 2023.

Besides the war in Yemen, Iran and Saudi Arabia also are on rival sides in Lebanon and Syria. »