Harper leaves behind political storm in Ottawa, heads south for trade talks The Canadian Press - 2 hours 19 minutes agoOTTAWA - Canadians will have to wait until Wednesday to hear Prime Minister Stephen Harper answer questions about the Senate expenses scandal. More »Harper leaves behind political storm in Ottawa, heads south for trade talks
OTTAWA - Canadians will have to wait until Wednesday to hear Prime Minister Stephen Harper answer questions about the Senate expenses scandal.
UK luxury goods company Burberry's profit hit by end of perfume licensing deal The Canadian Press - 2 hours 36 minutes agoLONDON - British luxury brand Burberry said Tuesday that rapidly improving business in developing markets was offset by the end of a perfume licensing deal, dragging … More »UK luxury goods company Burberry's profit hit by end of perfume licensing deal
LONDON - British luxury brand Burberry said Tuesday that rapidly improving business in developing markets was offset by the end of a perfume licensing deal, dragging net profit down 3 per cent for the year.
- Bank of Canada's Carney says Europe needs big reforms Reuters - 2 hours 43 minutes ago
By Leila Lemghalef MONTREAL (Reuters) - Europe could face a decade of stagnation unless it makes big reforms and should heed the lessons of Japan, Bank of Canada Governor … More »Bank of Canada's Carney says Europe needs big reforms
By Leila Lemghalef MONTREAL (Reuters) - Europe could face a decade of stagnation unless it makes big reforms and should heed the lessons of Japan, Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney said on Tuesday as he highlighted Japan's bold moves to bolster growth. In his final speech as Canadian central bank chief before taking over …
Ireland rejects blame for Apple's low tax rate Reuters - 2 hours 44 minutes agoCORK/DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ireland said on Tuesday it was not to blame for Apple Inc's low global tax payments and had no special rate deal with the company after the U.S. … More »Ireland rejects blame for Apple's low tax rate
CORK/DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ireland said on Tuesday it was not to blame for Apple Inc's low global tax payments and had no special rate deal with the company after the U.S. Senate said it paid little or no ...
Carney to Europe: Learn from Japan the dangers of half measures Reuters - 3 hours agoOTTAWA (Reuters) - Europe could face a decade of stagnation unless it makes big reforms and should heed the lessons of Japan, Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney said … More »Carney to Europe: Learn from Japan the dangers of half measures
OTTAWA (Reuters) - Europe could face a decade of stagnation unless it makes big reforms and should heed the lessons of Japan, Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney said on Tuesday as he highlighted Japan's bold moves to bolster growth. In his final speech as Canadian central bank chief before taking over the Bank of England …
Move over Usain! Feathered Bolt sells for $400,000 after only 1 year in priciest pigeon sale The Canadian Press - 3 hours agoBRUSSELS - Flying high above Europe's economic crisis, a local lightning-fast pigeon called Bolt became the world's most expensive racing bird when his Belgian breeder … More »Move over Usain! Feathered Bolt sells for $400,000 after only 1 year in priciest pigeon sale
BRUSSELS - Flying high above Europe's economic crisis, a local lightning-fast pigeon called Bolt became the world's most expensive racing bird when his Belgian breeder sold it for 310,000 euros ($400,000) to a Chinese businessman.
Baseball fuels dreams, desperation in Dominican Republic CBC - 3 hours agoThe Toronto Blue Jays have a number of stars from the Dominican Republic, but in the shadow of these successful players is an equally important story about the deaths … More »Baseball fuels dreams, desperation in Dominican Republic
The Toronto Blue Jays have a number of stars from the Dominican Republic, but in the shadow of these successful players is an equally important story about the deaths of young players and a country desperately struggling to balance hope and poverty.
Loonie rises ahead of monetary policy speeches by U.S. Federal Reserve, BoC The Canadian Press - 3 hours agoTORONTO - The Canadian dollar was ahead Tuesday as traders awaited a key statement from U.S. Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke later this week. More »Loonie rises ahead of monetary policy speeches by U.S. Federal Reserve, BoC
TORONTO - The Canadian dollar was ahead Tuesday as traders awaited a key statement from U.S. Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke later this week.
- PM's South America trip turns focus from turmoil to trade CBC - 4 hours ago
Prime Minister Stephen Harper left today for South America for four days of bilateral talks and trade meetings, after addressing his caucus over the growing Senate expense … More »PM's South America trip turns focus from turmoil to trade
Prime Minister Stephen Harper left today for South America for four days of bilateral talks and trade meetings, after addressing his caucus over the growing Senate expense controversy.
Chinese rice mills investigated following reports of large-scale rice contamination The Canadian Press - 6 hours agoBEIJING, China - Authorities are investigating rice mills in southern China following tests that found almost half of the staple grain in one of the country's largest … More »Chinese rice mills investigated following reports of large-scale rice contamination
BEIJING, China - Authorities are investigating rice mills in southern China following tests that found almost half of the staple grain in one of the country's largest cities was contaminated with a toxic metal.
Thailand urged to explore edible insect market to cope with global food demands The Canadian Press - 7 hours agoBANGKOK - Researchers say Thailand is showing the world how to respond to the global food crisis: by raising bugs for eating. More »Thailand urged to explore edible insect market to cope with global food demands
BANGKOK - Researchers say Thailand is showing the world how to respond to the global food crisis: by raising bugs for eating.
World stock markets mixed as traders await signals from Federal Reserve chief Ben Bernanke The Canadian Press - 9 hours agoBANGKOK - World stock markets were mixed Tuesday as investors waited for the U.S. Federal Reserve to telegraph what it plans to do next with its economic stimulus pr … More »World stock markets mixed as traders await signals from Federal Reserve chief Ben Bernanke
BANGKOK - World stock markets were mixed Tuesday as investors waited for the U.S. Federal Reserve to telegraph what it plans to do next with its economic stimulus program.
Chinese premier tells Indian business leaders of need for greater economic ties The Canadian Press - 10 hours agoNEW DELHI - Chinese Premier Li Keqiang told Indian business leaders Tuesday that developing stronger economic ties between their two nations would have huge benefits … More »Chinese premier tells Indian business leaders of need for greater economic ties
NEW DELHI - Chinese Premier Li Keqiang told Indian business leaders Tuesday that developing stronger economic ties between their two nations would have huge benefits for both sides.
- Goldman Sachs sells remaining stake in Industrial & Commercial Bank of China for $1.1 billion The Canadian Press - 10 hours ago
MACAU, Macau - Goldman Sachs has sold its remaining stake in China's biggest commercial lender for $1.1 billion. More »Goldman Sachs sells remaining stake in Industrial & Commercial Bank of China for $1.1 billion
MACAU, Macau - Goldman Sachs has sold its remaining stake in China's biggest commercial lender for $1.1 billion.
- North Korea releases detained Chinese fishing boat Reuters - 11 hours ago
BEIJING (Reuters) - North Korea released a Chinese fishing boat on Tuesday more than two weeks after it was detained in waters between the countries, as China demanded … More »North Korea releases detained Chinese fishing boat
BEIJING (Reuters) - North Korea released a Chinese fishing boat on Tuesday more than two weeks after it was detained in waters between the countries, as China demanded an explanation for the incident that has been a new irritant in ties between the often uneasy allies. Chinese counselor to North Korea Jiang Yaxian had told …
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