TORONTO (Reuters) – Canada’s dollar firmed versus the greenback on Thursday after data showed the pace of growth in the U.S. manufacturing sector picked up modestly in October, while consumer confidence rose to its highest level in more than four years. The currency rallied to as high as C$0.9962 to the U.S. dollar, or $1.0038, from around C$0.9982, or $1.0018, immediately before the data releases. It had already been reversing early losses on positive signs on the U.S. labor market a day before closely watched North American employment data is released. …
Libya: armed protesters occupy parliament vicinity
Around 200 mostly armed protesters have occupied an area near Libya's parliament building, blocking nearby roads and beating up journalists in protest of the country's new Cabinet. 
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