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President Obama’s speech to House of Commons: The full text
Jun30

President Obama’s speech to House of Commons: The full text

U.S. President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau walk down the Hall of Honour on Parliament Hill Wednesday, June 29, 2016 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson OTTAWA – Mr. Prime Minister, Mr. Speaker, members of the House, members of the Senate, distinguished guests, people of Canada, thank you for this extraordinary welcome,...

Complete text of U.S. President Barack Obama’s speech to House of Commons
Jun30

Complete text of U.S. President Barack Obama’s speech to House of Commons

OTTAWA — Mr. Prime Minister, Mr. Speaker, members of the House, members of the Senate, distinguished guests, people of Canada, thank you for this extraordinary welcome, which tempts me to just shut up and leave. Because it can’t get any better than this. Obviously, I’m grateful for the warm welcome. I’m extraordinarily grateful...

Istanbul attack victims reflect city’s international nature
Jun30

Istanbul attack victims reflect city’s international nature

Among those killed were people from Iraq, China, Tunisia and Ukraine …read more Source: Toronto...

Russia harassing U.S. diplomats by reportedly entering their homes, moving furniture and defecating on the carpet
Jun27

Russia harassing U.S. diplomats by reportedly entering their homes, moving furniture and defecating on the carpet

Ever since the 2014 Russian intervention in Ukraine — and ensuing sanctions imposed by the U.S. — the acts of intimidation have increased significantly …read more Source: Vancouver...

‘You can lose it all’: War in Ukraine turns 1.7 million people into refugees
Jun27

‘You can lose it all’: War in Ukraine turns 1.7 million people into refugees

The war between Ukraine and Russian-backed rebels, along with Russia’s annexation of Crimea, has forced more than 1.7 million people from their homes to other parts of Ukraine. …read more Source:...

European leaders to Britain: Go quickly
Jun24

European leaders to Britain: Go quickly

The Houses of Parliament on June 24, 2016. (Rob Stothard, Reuters) LONDON — European Union leaders are warning Britain to leave the EU quickly and avoid prolonging uncertainty. The presidents of the EU’s main institutions said in a statement Friday that they expect London to act on the decision to leave “as soon as possible, however painful...

The Latest: Hollande: EU must make changes to move
Jun24

The Latest: Hollande: EU must make changes to move

LONDON — The Latest on Britain’s historic vote to leave the European Union (all times local): 11:30 a.m. French President Francois Hollande said he profoundly regrets the British vote to leave the European Union, but that the union must make changes in order to move forward. In a brief televised statement, Hollande said the vote will put...

The Latest: Slovak leader demands ‘fundamental changes’
Jun24

The Latest: Slovak leader demands ‘fundamental changes’

LONDON — The Latest on Britain’s historic vote to leave the European Union (all times local): 11 a.m. Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico says the EU will have to react quickly to Britain’s decision to leave. Fico, whose country is taking over the rotating EU presidency in July, says the bloc’s key policies have to change. In a...

The Latest: Hungary says immigration decided British vote
Jun24

The Latest: Hungary says immigration decided British vote

LONDON — The Latest on Britain’s historic vote to leave the European Union (all times local): 9:50 a.m. Hungary’s prime minister says the issue of immigration and how the British “can keep their island” determined the vote on Britain leaving the European Union. Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who says the ideal number of...

Brian Mulroney on Canada and NATO: ‘We must decide to do more’
Jun21

Brian Mulroney on Canada and NATO: ‘We must decide to do more’

Justin Tang/CP Notes for an address by former prime minister Brian Mulroney to the NATO Association of Canada on July 20, 2016: I appreciate the honour you are giving me today and welcome the opportunity to share some views on the challenges facing NATO and on defence issues more specifically for Canada. Predictions about the demise of NATO seem...