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World Economic Forum begins with air of uncertainty as Trump presidency nears

The global economy is in better shape than it's been in years. Stock markets are booming, oil prices are on the rise again and the risks of a rapid economic slowdown in China, a major source of concern a year ago, have eased. More 3:05 AM ET read comments

• NAFTA's demise would cost U.S. auto industry 30,000 jobs, think-tank says Jan 12
• Capitalism needs urgent reform: World Economic Forum Jan 11
• China export numbers for 2016 poorest in 7 years Jan 13
• Canada-EU trade agreement clears two more hurdles in Europe Jan 12 video

Samsung Group chief faces arrest, accused of paying millions in bribes

South Korea's special prosecutors' office said it will seek a warrant to arrest the head of Samsung Group, the country's biggest conglomerate, as a corruption scandal engulfing President Park Geun-hye escalated on Monday. More 3:08 AM ET read comments

• Samsung Group leader questioned in South Korea government scandal Jan 12
• Friend of South Korea president embroiled in scandal goes on trial Dec 19

Analysis Market forces align against oilsands though innovation promises an upside

Considering the drastic fall of oil prices and considerable change in the North American oil industry coupled with increasingly stringent environmental policy, there are many concerns about the future of the oilsands. More Jan 15 read comments

• Video Trudeau's 'phase out' oilsands comments spark outrage in Alberta Jan 13 video
• Analysis All over but the bitumen: why B.C. voters aren't done arguing about Trans Mountain's pipeline Jan 14 video

Typing in 'the zone': Why the physical QWERTY keyboard still matters to some

You've probably switched over to typing on your smartphone's touch screen, but don't discount the physical QWERTY keyboard as dead just yet. Here's why. More Jan 15 read comments audio

• BlackBerry to release new keyboard smartphone within six months, executive says Oct 07
• Canning the Classic: BlackBerry smartphone mourned by fans, laughed at by critics Jul 05