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1 hr ago | Canada.com

Column: Prince Charles tour a royal bore, signifying nothing

Prince Charles waves to the crowd as he leaves the airport after arriving with his wife, Camilla, in Montreal on Tuesday.

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Related Topix: World News, Prince Charles, North America, Canada

5 hrs ago | Canoe

Egg-flying protest delays Royal visit to Montreal

About 200 protesters, mostly supporters of Quebec independence who believe the British monarchy has exploited people worldwide for years, pelted soldiers with eggs on Tuesday just before a visit by Prince Charles to a military regiment.

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Related Topix: Canada, World News, Prince Charles, North America,

9 hrs ago | The Victoria Star

Byelection upset buoys Que. Tories

The Conservatives' surprise byelection victory in Quebec has federal parties examining the electoral tea leaves - and wondering whether Stephen Harper may have finally found the elusive route to a majority through rural Quebec.

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Related Topix: Canada

18 hrs ago | News.com.au

Dam it's not on, Garrett tells Bligh

The controversial $1.8 billion Dam will not go ahead, Environment Minister Peter Garrett announces.

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Related Topix: Canada, Agriculture, Science, Natural Disasters, Flood

Tue Nov 10, 2009

The Daily Star

Kuwait premier under pressure over check paid to ex-MP

KUWAIT CITY: Kuwaiti opposition groups are urging the prime minister to step down for handing a $700,000 check to a former MP, charging it amounted to "political corruption," local newspapers reported on Tuesday.

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Related Topix: Canada

C-Health

Harper phones premiers to discuss swine flu, economy

Prime Minister Stephen Harper held a conference call with the premiers on Tuesday to talk about swine flu and the economy.

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Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, Stephen Harper, Canada, North America, World News

24 Hours Vancouer

Charles, Camilla arrive in Quebec

Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall arrived in Quebec to polite cheers but were bracing for jeers later in the day Tuesday.

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Related Topix: World News, Prince Charles, Canada, North America,

Regina Leader Post

The law of the legislative jungle

He's the guy that had to referee the 58 members during this past week when many of the occupants decided to behave like a troop of anubis baboons.

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Related Topix: Canada

KAAL-TV Austin

Lebanon premier unveils new Cabinet with Hezbollah

BEIRUT - Lebanon's prime minister formed a Cabinet Monday that includes the militant group Hezbollah and its allies, ending a political deadlock that left the deeply divided nation without a government for months and threatened to ignite violence.

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Related Topix: Lebanon, Canada

Mon Nov 09, 2009

Raw Story

Obama, Netanyahu meet in shadow of Mideast crisis

President Barack Obama hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Monday for closed-door talks in a tense atmosphere that underscored tensions between the two allies as US efforts to revive Middle East peace talks flounder.

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Related Topix: Israel, World News, Middle East, US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election, Barack Obama, Canada, Palestinian Territories, Hillary Clinton

The Chronicle-Journal

Wildrose leader goes after support of Calgary oilpatch in bid to take on Tories

Wildrose Alliance Party leader Danielle Smith gestures as she speaks at a business breakfast in Calgary Monday, Nov.

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Related Topix: Canada

MY 99.9 FM

Tens of thousands gather for 20th of Berlin wall's collapse

Chancellor Angela Merkel hailed the courage of easterners who helped bring down the Berlin Wall as the city celebrated the 20th anniversary of the events that marked the end of the Cold War and the beginning of a reunited Germany.

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Related Topix: Angela Merkel, Europe, World News, Germany, Canada, Nicolas Sarkozy, Hillary Clinton, US Politics, US News

Xinhuanet

Premier Wen discussed bilateral ties and cooperation with several African leaders Sunday.

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao discussed bilateral ties and cooperation with several African leaders on the sidelines of the fourth ministerial meeting of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, which opened on Sunday at the Egyptian tourist resort.

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Related Topix: World News, China, Asia, Canada, Travel, Egypt Travel, Africa, Tanzania, Rwanda, Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Israeli leader urges Abbas not to quit

Mahmoud Abbas has voiced his annoyance at Washington's failure to press Israel to halt settlement constructions.

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Related Topix: Israel, World News, Middle East, Shimon Peres, Palestinian Territories, Canada,

Sun Nov 08, 2009

Globe and Mail

Smitherman steps down to run for Toronto mayor

Smitherman steps down to run for Toronto mayor George Smitherman, Ontario's Deputy Premier and Minister of Energy and Infrastructure speaks during the annual Canadian Film Centre BBQ in Toronto, Ontario on September 13, 2009.

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Related Topix: Canada, Alternative Energy, Energy

Ottawa Sun

Dona t resist getting shot: Preem

Long lineups shouldn't fool anyone - not enough Ontarians plan on getting the H1N1 flu shot and the government has a tough job ahead convincing them it's worthwhile.

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Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, Canada

The Victoria Star

Fallen soldier's parents proud to get his medal, but say it's also bittersweet

Ben Walsh knows that not all battles are fought in the theatre of war and victory can sometimes be bittersweet.

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Related Topix: North America, Canada, World News

WBT-AM Charlotte

Chinese premier pledges funds, aid to Africa

Chinese Prime minister Wen Jiabao talks at a session of the 4th Ministerial Conference of the Sino-African Forum in Egypt''s Sharm el Sheik Resort Saturday, Nov.

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Related Topix: Canada, Wen Jiabao, Alternative Energy, Renewable Energy (Green Energy), Energy

Gulf Times

Czech PM turns down nomination for EU post

Caretaker Czech Prime Minister Jan Fischer has indirectly turned down an offer by two major Czech political parties to become the Czech Republic 's nominee for the European Commission.

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Related Topix: Czech Republic, Europe, World News, Canada, Mirek Topolanek

Sat Nov 07, 2009

The Victoria Star

At least four Toronto hospitals offered H1N1 vaccine to board members

Members of at least four hospital boards in Toronto have been offered the swine flu vaccine that's intended for priority groups only, and while one doctor said Friday he now regrets that decision another said it's the right thing to do.

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Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, Medicine, Influenza, Nursing, Epidemic, Natural Disasters, Canada