Obama shifts US from 'perpetual war-footing,' limits drone strikes Reuters - 16 hours agoBy Matt Spetalnick and Roberta Rampton WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Thursday shifted the United States away from a "boundless global war on terror," … More »Obama shifts US from 'perpetual war-footing,' limits drone strikes
By Matt Spetalnick and Roberta Rampton WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Thursday shifted the United States away from a "boundless global war on terror," restricting deadly drone strikes abroad and signaling that America's long struggle against al Qaeda will one day end. In a major policy speech, Obama narrowed …
Too soon to decide whether to join Pacific Alliance: Stephen Harper The Canadian Press - 16 hours agoCALI, Colombia - Prime Minister Stephen Harper says it is too soon to decide whether Canada should join the Pacific Alliance trade bloc in its mission to deepen economic … More »Too soon to decide whether to join Pacific Alliance: Stephen Harper
CALI, Colombia - Prime Minister Stephen Harper says it is too soon to decide whether Canada should join the Pacific Alliance trade bloc in its mission to deepen economic integration.
- CA-SPORTS Summary Reuters - 16 hours ago
James and Bryant headline All-NBA selections (Reuters) - Most Valuable Player LeBron James of the Miami Heat and veteran Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers headlined … More »CA-SPORTS Summary
James and Bryant headline All-NBA selections (Reuters) - Most Valuable Player LeBron James of the Miami Heat and veteran Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers headlined the list of players selected for the All-NBA team, the league said on Thursday. Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Tim Duncan of the San Antonio …
Free T-shirts, other non-cash incentives can up blood donations, study finds The Canadian Press - 17 hours agoTORONTO - Maybe offering straight cash for a blood donation is a no-no, but research suggests that other incentives like free T-shirts and gift cards can boost donor … More »Free T-shirts, other non-cash incentives can up blood donations, study finds
TORONTO - Maybe offering straight cash for a blood donation is a no-no, but research suggests that other incentives like free T-shirts and gift cards can boost donor rates without compromising the safety of the blood supply.
- Dorel set to dip toe in retail bike business with N.Y. concept store The Canadian Press - 18 hours ago
MONTREAL - Dorel Industries is dipping its toe in the retail bicycle business by opening a concept store on the outskirts of New York City. More »Dorel set to dip toe in retail bike business with N.Y. concept store
MONTREAL - Dorel Industries is dipping its toe in the retail bicycle business by opening a concept store on the outskirts of New York City.
Young Toronto FC midfielder Jonathan Osorio gets first call-up for national team The Canadian Press - 18 hours agoTORONTO - Prior to training camp this season, young midfielder Jonathan Osorio was just hoping to catch on with Toronto FC. More »Young Toronto FC midfielder Jonathan Osorio gets first call-up for national team
TORONTO - Prior to training camp this season, young midfielder Jonathan Osorio was just hoping to catch on with Toronto FC.
Stores shut, schools close amid curfew by Rio drug dealers Reuters - 19 hours agoBy Paulo Prada RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Drug traffickers in Rio de Janeiro ordered shops closed in one of its biggest slums early Thursday, defying efforts to restore … More »Stores shut, schools close amid curfew by Rio drug dealers
By Paulo Prada RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Drug traffickers in Rio de Janeiro ordered shops closed in one of its biggest slums early Thursday, defying efforts to restore order to the city's vast shantytowns and renewing safety concerns in Brazil as it prepares to host the World Cup and Olympics. Shops were shuttered and …
- Obama lifts ban on the transfer of Guantanamo detainees to Yemen The Canadian Press - 20 hours ago
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama says he is lifting his ban on the transfer of detainees from the Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, detention centre to Yemen. And he is calling … More »Obama lifts ban on the transfer of Guantanamo detainees to Yemen
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama says he is lifting his ban on the transfer of detainees from the Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, detention centre to Yemen. And he is calling on Congress to lift its restrictions on detainee transfers, including limits on imprisoning them within the U.S.
AP Interview: Rogge says wrestling has 'reacted well' in bid to save Olympic status The Canadian Press - 21 hours agoLONDON - Wrestling's governing body has "reacted well" and made the necessary changes to give the sport a chance of saving its place in the Olympics, IOC President Jacques … More »AP Interview: Rogge says wrestling has 'reacted well' in bid to save Olympic status
LONDON - Wrestling's governing body has "reacted well" and made the necessary changes to give the sport a chance of saving its place in the Olympics, IOC President Jacques Rogge said.
Tories, MHA bear brunt of Bell Island ferry frustrations CBC - Thu, 23 May, 2013The MHA who represents Bell Island says the ferry service is in a "crisis," although residents tell a forum they've known that for years. More »Tories, MHA bear brunt of Bell Island ferry frustrations
The MHA who represents Bell Island says the ferry service is in a "crisis," although residents tell a forum they've known that for years.
Taiwan's Wu confirms he'll enter running to become International Olympic Committee president The Canadian Press - Thu, 23 May, 2013TAIPEI, Taiwan - C. K. Wu of Taiwan has confirmed he's running for president of the International Olympic Committee, becoming the fourth candidate and the second from … More »Taiwan's Wu confirms he'll enter running to become International Olympic Committee president
TAIPEI, Taiwan - C. K. Wu of Taiwan has confirmed he's running for president of the International Olympic Committee, becoming the fourth candidate and the second from Asia bidding to replace Jacques Rogge.
- UN forecasts slow global growth in 2013; austerity hurts Europe, US spending cuts a risk The Canadian Press - Thu, 23 May, 2013
Global economic growth is projected to gain slow momentum for the rest of the year, a United Nations economic forecast said Thursday. More »UN forecasts slow global growth in 2013; austerity hurts Europe, US spending cuts a risk
Global economic growth is projected to gain slow momentum for the rest of the year, a United Nations economic forecast said Thursday.
- Harper 'not consulted' about Duffy Senate expense repayment CBC - Wed, 22 May, 2013
Prime Minister Stephen Harper says that not only did he not know about his chief of staff's "gift" to repay Senator Mike Duffy's expenses before the story broke in the … More »Harper 'not consulted' about Duffy Senate expense repayment
Prime Minister Stephen Harper says that not only did he not know about his chief of staff's "gift" to repay Senator Mike Duffy's expenses before the story broke in the media, he was not consulted and did not sign off on Nigel Wright's decision to write a personal cheque.
Person with knowledge of decision says Krzyzewski returning to coach US men's Olympic team The Canadian Press - Wed, 22 May, 2013Mike Krzyzewski had decided to remain coach of the U.S. men's Olympic basketball team. More »Person with knowledge of decision says Krzyzewski returning to coach US men's Olympic team
Mike Krzyzewski had decided to remain coach of the U.S. men's Olympic basketball team.
- Argentine leader raises cash handouts 35 per cent, to include 700,000 more children The Canadian Press - Wed, 22 May, 2013
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina - Argentina's president has announced increases of as much as 35 per cent in cash handouts to the poor, students, pregnant women and retirees … More »Argentine leader raises cash handouts 35 per cent, to include 700,000 more children
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina - Argentina's president has announced increases of as much as 35 per cent in cash handouts to the poor, students, pregnant women and retirees.
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