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Sept. 1 ceasefire in eastern Ukraine still holding: official
Despite a ceasefire declared in February, both Ukrainian troops and the Russia-backed separatists continued to carry out artillery strikes until they pledged anew to implement the truce on Sept. 1. …read more Source: Global...
Russian military in Syria ‘dangerous,’ but Canada won’t send troops: Harper
OTTAWA — Stephen Harper condemned Russia’s increased military involvement in Syria as “dangerous” Friday — but also reiterated his promise to keep Canadian conventional combat troops out of the war-torn region. Harper says the buildup of equipment and manpower, in an apparent bid to prop up the regime of Syrian President Bashar...
Want to defeat Islamic State – then arm Syria, says Russia
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Friday called on world powers to help arm the Syrian army, describing it as the most efficient force against the Islamic State group, the Associated Press writes. Here is the rest of the Associated Press article: The U.S. and NATO have raised concerns over Russia’s military buildup in Syria since...
Talking Points: On recessions and progressions
Baby! The endangered orca population of Sooke, B.C., welcomed a fifth calf to the family; in 40 years, only 35 of 122 born to the pod have survived(Dave Ellifrit/Center for Whale Research/CP) Need an answer for that? Trying to look like the smartest person at the dinner party? Our Talking Points have you covered. Read our short takes on some of...
Canadian participation in Iraq combat would end immediately under NDP government, says Mulcair
In promising an immediate end to combat operations in Iraq, an NDP government is swimming against an international tide — even French socialists in recent days have called for greater military action in the Middle East, writes Murray Brewster of the Canadian Press. Here is the rest of the Canadian Press article: The New Democrats would...
The campaign trial: What happened on Thursday
The Liberals VANCOUVER – A Liberal candidate in Alberta has apologized for comments he made on social media six years ago, saying he was under the influence of alcohol at the time after losing his partner in a car crash. Christopher Brown made the apology Thursday after screen grabs of tweets showed messages using profane language, including...
Mulcair says NDP would immediately order military out of Iraq, but not Ukraine
OTTAWA — In promising an immediate end to combat operations in Iraq, an NDP government is swimming against an international tide — even French socialists in recent days have called for greater military action in the Middle East. The New Democrats would immediately halt Canada’s bombing campaign against Islamic State militants and withdraw...
How Did Polio Pop Up In Two Polio-Free Countries: Ukraine And Mali?
Three new cases have raised questions about how the virus can suddenly reappear in a place where it had previously been eradicated.» E-Mail This …read more Source:...
Double standards rule on the NDP campaign rail, and other reasons to fear for humanity
1. Shawn Dearn, the NDP and double standards Sean Kilpatrick / Canadian PressNDP Leader Thomas Mulcair’s director of communications Shawn Dearn (right) If Stephen Harper’s top communications aide had tweeted that the Pope should go Eff himself, there’d have been a mammoth outcry and demands he be fired within the hour. Can you...
Russia building major military base near Ukrainian border
NATO has accused Russia of using makeshift bases for sending soldiers and hardware into Ukraine to support pro-Russian separatists fighting Kiev …read more Source: The Globe and...
