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Fears of rising US protectionism dominated the agenda for President Barack Obama's visit to Canada, as Ottawa sounded the alarm on "buy American" provisions in a Washington bill. The US House of Representatives passed legislation that bars virtually all foreign iron and steel from the $820-billion
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Quebec Premier Jean Charest praised several elements of the federal budget, despite the province's failure to secure key demands from Ottawa. Rather than confronting Prime Minister Stephen Harper over these issues, Charest stated that he will await the impact of the federal stimulus package on Quebec and hold
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US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice was left "pretty shamed" after the UN vote on the Gaza war last week, according to Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert. However, a US spokesperson has denied any involvement by a phone call from Olmert to President George Bush in the US
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Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert welcomed a delegation of six European leaders, including British Prime Minister Gordon Brown and French President Nicolas Sarkozy, to Jerusalem on Sunday. The visit came as the militant group Hamas announced a one-week cease-fire and issued an ultimatum to Israel to withdraw its troops from
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Prime Minister Ehud Olmert of Israel publicly rebuked Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, claiming that she was forced to abstain from a United Nations resolution on Gaza at his behest. According to Olmert, he made a phone call to President Bush, who then instructed Rice to abstain from the vote.
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Israeli troops are pushing forward in the Gaza Strip, with heavy fighting reported in various towns and cities, despite international calls for a ceasefire. The conflict has now entered its third week, with over 870 Palestinians killed, most of them civilians, and more than 3,700 injured. Israeli forces have
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Bangladesh's Agriculture Minister, Matia Chowdhury, has announced that the government will make a decision on Monday regarding the reduction of diesel prices and the increase of subsidies on fertilizers to boost food production. The decision was made in principle at the first cabinet meeting on Wednesday, with both
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Sheikh Hasina Wajed was sworn in as Bangladesh's prime minister on January 6, 2009, marking a significant democratic turn in the impoverished country after almost two years of army-backed rule. She was administered the oath of office by President Iajuddin Ahmed at the presidential palace in Dhaka, following
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During his time in 10 Downing Street, Labour Prime Minister James Callaghan dedicated a significant amount of effort to addressing concerns from Newfoundland about his alleged lack of appreciation for a hiking trail named after him, Gros Morne National Park. Although Callaghan was pleased with the honour, he never visited
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British Prime Minister James Callaghan's decision to delay a general election in 1978 proved disastrous, paving the way for Margaret Thatcher's election triumph and 18 years of Tory rule. Labour's economic policies, aimed at limiting pay rises to 5%, were already under pressure from
Prescott, John
Britain's Deputy Prime Minister, John Prescott, has found himself at the center of a new controversy after being photographed playing croquet at his luxurious country estate, Dorneywood. The incident has rekindled calls for Prescott's resignation, which has been fueled by a perceived disconnect between his working-class
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Labour MP Chris McCafferty has demanded Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott's resignation following his affair with his secretary Tracey Temple. Prescott is currently in charge of running the country this week, as Prime Minister Tony Blair is away on holiday. McCafferty argues that Prescott's actions have
