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North Korea executes official for bungling currency reformNorth Korean leader Kim Jong-il (C) visits an orchard in Gosan, North Korea, in this undated picture released by the North's KCNA news agency June 8, 2009. KCNA did not state the date the picture was taken.
Finance and planning chief Pak Nam Gi said to
US may be seeking Israel 'regime change'The Obama administration's row with Israel over settlements has prompted some analysts to wonder whether it seeks "regime change," a new government that can make peace with the Palestinians.
Universal health care tends to cut the abortion rateCountless arguments have been advanced for and against the pending bills to increase health-care coverage. Both sides have valid concerns, which makes the battle tight. But one prominent argument is illogical. The contention that opponents of abortion sho
PM confronts marijuana issue in YouTube interviewAfter a mysterious delay of more than an hour, Prime Minister Stephen Harper took another step into the world of YouTube on Tuesday evening, with a pre-taped interview that addressed a range of issues including Canada's marijuana laws.
The government has released an “all-hazards” national emergency response plan four months after it was chastised for not having one approved by cabinet.
Florida vampire to run for presidentTAMPA, Florida - Not satisfied with living in Florida, Jonathon "The Impaler" Sharkey wants to move to Washington, D.C. to become the nation's first vampire president.
Thousands of protesters swarm Bangkok, seek electionsTens of thousands of protesters converged in Bangkok on Sunday and gave Thailand’s military-backed government an ultimatum: call elections within 24 hours or face crippling mass demonstrations across the capital.
Lesbian sgt. discharged after police tell militaryJene Newsome played by the rules as an Air Force sergeant: She never told anyone in the military she was a lesbian. The 28-year-old's honorable discharge under the "don't ask, don't tell" policy came only after police officers in Rapid City, S.D., saw an
Ont. pays severance but workers keep jobsOntario tax collectors will get a six-month "severance" package worth as much as $45,000 each as the province moves to harmonize sales taxes, even though those workers will not lose their jobs.
From poster couple to problem coupleOTTAWA -- Rahim Jaffer and Helena Guergis have become the poster couple for political entitlement, under attack not just by opposition critics but by prominent members of their own Conservative party.
Harper praises Canadians' achievementsOTTAWA — Canada is making its mark on the world stage for top performance in sport, war and response to global catastrophe and pandemic threat, Prime Minister Stephen Harper said Thursday.
Tories pressed for answers on Jaffer sentenceOpposition critics are pressing the Harper government to comment on the plea deal former Conservative MP Rahim Jaffer entered into for a careless driving offence, after he had charges of cocaine possession and drunk driving dropped against him.
York Suspends Student Calling for Genocide against JewsHossain first came to the attention of Canadian counter-terrorism investigators three years ago after authoring online posts supporting terrorist attacks in Canada and calling for the killing of Western soldiers so that “they think twice before entering f
Flaherty blasted for $3,100 Hortons photo-opOTTAWA — A day after Finance Minister Jim Flaherty promoted government restraint to balance the budget, he reportedly spent $3,100 of taxpayers' money to fly to London, Ont., in a private jet for a photo-op at Tim Hortons.
PM defends spy agency's Afghan rolePrime Minister Stephen Harper has defended the role of Canada's spy service in the questioning of Afghan prisoners, saying the agency respects its "international obligations at all times."
National anthem won't change: PMOThe federal government, which sparked controversy after suggesting it might make changes to the lyrics of O Canada, has decided to leave the national anthem alone.
Paper bills to be replaced with plasticThe old question of cash or plastic is about to become moot because the cash is essentially going to be plastic, too.
The federal budget announced that Canada's paper money, now made from a cotton-based paper, is going to be printed on a tough polymer,
Using the Law to Wage WarOne of the central legal issues in the age of terrorism is lawfare, or the use of law as a weapon of war.
“Lawfare really is terrorist groups exploiting international human rights law for their own advantage,” said Ambassador Dore Gold
The New Canadian Budget in 2010“We present today a jobs and growth budget,” said Minister Flaherty. “In this budget, we are completing our Economic Action Plan to create jobs now. We are taking additional measures to protect existing jobs and create new jobs. We are also looking ahead
Feds to reduce growth in defence spendingOTTAWA — The federal government will reduce its previously planned growth in spending on the Canadian Forces in 2012, after Canada's mission in Afghanistan comes to an end.
Raising Taxes is Not ExpectedMr. Harper has promised to eliminate the deficit by 2015 without cutting spending or raising taxes, relying instead on revenues from a growing economy.
Budget to pump $400M into Atomic Energy of CanadaOTTAWA — The Harper government is unveiling what is expected to be its last free-spending budget Thursday, with money for infrastructure, businesses and a new lifeline to the atomic energy industry.
Canada to use G8 Presidency to Push for Iran SanctionsTaking the helm of the G8, Canada will push the organization of the world’s wealthiest nations to support tougher sanctions against Iran as a way to rein in the regime’s nuclear ambitions, said Prime Minister Stephen Harper on Wednesday.
Pro-Israel Event at York U CancelledA pro-Israel event scheduled to take place at York University in advance of “Israel Apartheid Week” was cancelled at the last minute after organizers were unable to comply with strict security requirements.
Israelis Banned in DubaiDubai police has announced that people who are “suspected of being Israeli” will not be allowed to enter Dubai, even if they use a foreign passport. The news was announced by Dubai’s police chief Lt. Gen. Dahi Khalfan Tamin in a news conference on Monday.
Farm Credit axes Disney World trips - spent $591,000OTTAWA — Farm Credit Canada has scrapped its employee recognition trips to Disney World and will rein in its expense account spending in the wake of the revelation the trips have cost the Crown corporation hundreds of thousands of dollars.
OTTAWA — Gay and lesbian activists say Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney’s refusal to refer to gay rights and same-sex marriage in the Canadian Citizenship Guide was an effort to rewrite Canadian history.
Ottawa to boost Own the Podium fund for athletesCTV News has learned that this week's federal budget will include a substantial increase in Ottawa's contribution to the Own the Podium program, credited for Canada's record gold medal haul in the Vancouver Olympics
OTTAWA — FEDERAL POLITICIANS aren’t letting a record deficit stop them from jetting around the globe in style.
Jewish Students Respond to Israel Apartheid WeekThe 6th Israel Apartheid Week started on Monday in campuses across Canada and around the world. Once again Jewish students will have to face anti-Israel propaganda as they walk to and from classes on campuses.
Vaughan Candidate Seeks to improve public transportationWeinberg calls Vaughan the “car capital” of York Region, stating that the only practical way to alleviate gridlock, especially with the development of Vaughan’s new “downtown” at Jane and Rutherford, is to improve public transportation.
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