Canada
Canada's opposition leader says he'll delay resigning
Submitted by Ljubomira Kalcheva on Mon, 10/20/2008 - 22:44.Canada's official opposition leader defied expectations Monday by refusing step down immediately following a disastrous showing in Tuesday's national elections.
Liberal Party leader Stephane Dion said he will stay on until the Liberals chose a new leader at the upcoming leadership convention expected in May.
Canada boosts aid to developing nations battling climate change
Submitted by Marina Dimova on Mon, 10/20/2008 - 08:05.Canada is to give 100 million Canadian dollars (85 million US dollars) in aid to developing countries to tackle climate change, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced Sunday.
He said that the additional assistance would help "vulnerable countries, particularly in Africa, the Caribbean and the South Pacific," according to Canadian broadcaster CBC.
Canada, EU seek new trade pact amid global financial crisis
Submitted by William Kaelin on Sat, 10/18/2008 - 21:25.Canada and the European Union are committed to forging a comprehensive economic partnership, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced Friday.
Canadians return minority Conservative government to power
Submitted by Marina Dimova on Wed, 10/15/2008 - 08:45.Prime Minister Stephen Harper came within a stone's throw of a majority government Tuesday as Canadians re-elected a minority Conservative government.
Early returns showed Conservatives elected or leading in 143 ridings, which would be a gain of 16 seats. The opposition Liberals were elected or leading in 75 ridings.
Harper re-elected in Canada, fails to reach majority
Submitted by Marina Dimova on Wed, 10/15/2008 - 07:48.Final results were announced Wednesday in Canada's parliamentary vote, showing Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper back in power, but failing to reach a majority in Canada's 308-seat parliament.
Canada could again elect minority Conservative government
Submitted by Marina Dimova on Sun, 10/12/2008 - 07:30.
Canadians are expected to elect another minority Conservative government as they head to national polls on Tuesday, the latest opinion polls show.
Canadian premier pledges Afghanistan pull-out in 2011
Submitted by William Kaelin on Fri, 09/12/2008 - 05:57.
Montreal - Prime Minister Stephen Harper's pledge to withdraw Canadian troops from Afghanistan in 2011 drew the expected barbs from opposition parties but was met with utter silence in NATO capitals.
Zimbabwe hits out at "misinformed" Canadian sanctions move
Submitted by William Kaelin on Sat, 09/06/2008 - 11:34.
The Harare government Saturday dismissed the decision by Canada to impose targeted sanctions as "misinformed and unfortunate", saying it will further hit ord
London - Aero-engine maker Rolls-Royce said Thursday it would cut up to 2,000 jobs worldwide as a result of the current economic "uncertainties."
Washington - Buying a new computer usually involves comparing models. Comparisons are more difficult than they used to be, as the number of choices has grown and manufacturers have started marketing computers with specific uses in mind.
Indian authorities have issued a birth certificate to a Japanese baby born to an Indian surrogate mother, easing the way for her Japanese father to take her home, news reports said Saturday.
