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American Politics
March 17, 2010
JERUSALEM - Israel on Wednesday lifted its tight restrictions on Palestinian access to Jerusalem's holiest shrine and called off an extended West Bank closure after days of clashes between Palestinians and Israeli security forces.
Teen dad of Sarah Palin's grandson ordered to pay $1,750 per month in interim child support
March 16, 2010
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - The teen father of Sarah Palin's grandson has been ordered to make interim child support payments of $1,750 per month to Palin's daughter.
Democrats in Congress consider risky move to get final passage of Obama's health care reform
March 16, 2010
WASHINGTON - Democrats on Tuesday considered a politically risky move to get President Barack Obama's health care overhaul through its final legislative hurdle: pushing it through the House of Representatives without a direct vote.
March 15, 2010
WASHINGTON - One of the most sordid political scandals in a country chock full of them was back in the spotlight on Monday with GQ's interview with Rielle Hunter, the mother of an out-of-wedlock baby with onetime presidential hopeful John Edwards.
Edwards mistress says they are still in love; 'I believe that will be till death do us part'
March 15, 2010
RALEIGH, N.C. - The mistress of former presidential candidate John Edwards says she is helping him live "a life of truth" and the two remain in love even after their affair helped trigger his downfall from the pinnacle of U.S. politics.
Official: Pentagon investigating report that employee masterminded private spy operation
March 15, 2010
WASHINGTON - A Defence Department official is under investigation for allegedly hiring private contractors to gather intelligence on suspected insurgents in Afghanistan and Pakistan, a U.S. official said Monday.
Harper government voices rare criticism of Israel over settlement expansion
March 11, 2010
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon has lightly rebuked Israel's decision to expand settlements in disputed territory, a rare criticism of the Jewish state by the Conservative government.
Bush, Obama no difference on wars, says Sheehan who plans tent-city protest
March 11, 2010
WASHINGTON - Cindy Sheehan was a long-time thorn in the side of former president George W. Bush, famously camping out in front of his Texas ranch to protest the war that claimed the life of her son in 2004 as he served in Iraq.
Tickle fights, alleged domestic abuse: What's with New York politics?
March 10, 2010
WASHINGTON - A New York congressman resigns amid accusations he sexually harassed his male employees during tickle fights.
Palin's claim family sought medical care in Canada prompts scrutiny, ridicule
March 08, 2010
WASHINGTON - Sarah Palin's weekend admission that her family once travelled to Canada to receive treatment under the public health-care system she's so often demonized prompted skepticism and ridicule Monday among her critics in the United States.
Hundreds of condolence letters sent to Jacqueline Kennedy published for first time
March 08, 2010
CONCORD, N.H. - Among the 1.5 million condolence letters sent to President John F. Kennedy's widow after his assassination in 1963 were more than two dozen from Jane Dryden, a dogged and dramatic 11-year-old who churned out a letter a week for six months straight.
Obama hails Iraq vote as an 'important milestone,' says millions who voted should be proud
March 07, 2010
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama praised the Iraqi people for passing "an important milestone" Sunday, when millions turned out for national elections despite insurgent attacks that killed more than 30 people.
Next step beyond: Obama calls for April conference in Florida on future of human space flight
March 07, 2010
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama plans to host a conference in Florida next month on his administration's approach to the next step in space exploration.
Calgary audience fans of former U.S. VP candidate Sarah Palin? You betcha!
March 07, 2010
CALGARY - Sarah Palin drew a straight line from Alaska to Alberta as she told a sold-out, largely adoring crowd in Calgary that the province gets her message of less government, lower taxes and development of natural resources.
Note to Ottawa: America's problems are our problems
February 09, 2010
Before everyone gets down on Barack Obama, it should be remembered that it was George W. Bush who gave the country two wars, a staggering deficit and debt, no health care or environmental plan, a disparaged worldwide reputation and an economy on the verge of collapse.
Rush to help Haiti reveals ugly juxtaposition
January 20, 2010
When it comes down to the angels versus Rush Limbaugh, you always want to be on the side of the angels. But you also have to wonder about the angels.
Obama's first year has America back on the high road
December 22, 2009
At long last, the United States will get a semblance of a decent health care system. Barring some unforeseen reversal, U.S. President Barack Obama’s reform package will receive final approval next month.
Editorial Cartoon for November 19, 2009
November 19, 2009
Editorial Cartoon for November 17, 2009
November 17, 2009
Q&A with Madeline Albright: Brooching the subject of diplomacy
October 05, 2009
Pins as a fashion statement for women: Boring? Not when Madeleine Albright wears them. For Albright, the former U.S. Secretary of State, brooches are a tool of diplomacy. Using a snappy brooch, she even taught Saddam Hussein something about respect.
George W. Bush confirmed as keynote speaker at Fox Harb'r event
July 30, 2009
Former U.S. president George W. Bush was the keynote speaker at a business networking event held at Fox Harb’r Resort on Monday.
Senators tour Halifax facilities to investigate U.S. security concerns
July 23, 2009
A group of senators were in Halifax yesterday to investigate American claims of weak border security.
Democrats push for probe into Bush anti-terror policies
July 13, 2009
Wall Street Journal reveals secret program to kill or capture al-Qaida operatives
9-11 hijackers came through Canada: McCain
April 25, 2009
McCain defends Napolitano by saying 9-11 terrorists did come from Canada
Ignatieff heads to D.C. for Afghanistan discussion
April 22, 2009
Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff is off to Washington to take part in an exclusive and high-level discussion on the future of Afghanistan.
Obama says U.S. economy beginning to show ’glimmers of hope’
April 10, 2009
Acknowledges that “we’ve still got a lot of work to do”
Obama 3.0
February 26, 2009
As a politician, U.S. President Barack Obama does his best to manage people’s emotions. This week we saw it yet again.
Media compliance made for a smooth Obama visit
February 24, 2009
Just being in the presence of Barack Obama elevated the stature of Stephen Harper last week.
Bill Clinton talks Palestine, the stimulus bill and BlackBerrys with Larry King
February 22, 2009
Former U.S. president Bill Clinton talks to CNN's Larry King about BlackBerrys, his politics-devoted family, Palestine and the stimulus bill.
Obama's Canadian trip just as much about the international community
February 19, 2009
What did U.S. President Obama and Prime Minister Harper get out of Thursday's fleeting visit?
Ottawa rolling out the red carpet for Obama visit
February 17, 2009
It's just a quick, half-day, business trip -- a courtesy call stopover to the neighbours’ office.
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