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- Sarkozy announces French financial transaction tax – BBC News
BBC NewsSarkozy announces French financial transaction tax
BBC News
The 0.1% levy will be introduced in August regardless of whether other European countries follow suit. The tax is part of a package of measures set out by the president to promote growth and create jobs. Mr Sarkozy faces a presidential election in …
Sarkozy details measures for growth, jobsReuters
In pre-election gamble, Sarkozy unveils French tax hike to help jump-start job …Washington Post
Struggling Sarkozy unveils financial transactions taxSydney Morning Herald
BusinessWeek -Financial Times -The Independent
all 441 news articles » - Hardline stance on Syria to inform UN resolution – Globe and Mail
Globe and MailHardline stance on Syria to inform UN resolution
Globe and Mail
The battle over Syria's future shifts to New York this week as the United Nations Security Council is to debate a new resolution calling for an end to the violence in that country and a move toward full democracy. A proposal from the Arab League that …
Army fights for Damascus suburbsFinancial Times
Syria army moves to wrest Damascus suburbs from rebelsBBC News
Assad's forces regain Damascus suburbs: activistsReuters
ABC Online -The Independent -New York Times
all 1,256 news articles » - Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich trade barbs in Florida – Washington Post
New York TimesMitt Romney, Newt Gingrich trade barbs in Florida
Washington Post
LADY LAKE, Fla. — They may call this the Sunshine State, but the political climate going into Tuesday's presidential primary was looking plenty stormy Sunday, as the top Republican contenders stepped up their personal attacks on each other.
Polls Show Romney Leading Gingrich in Crucial Florida Primary ShowdownVoice of America
Female Support Slips for GingrichWall Street Journal
Romney all set to sweep Florida: PollsTimes of India
The Australian -Los Angeles Times -New York Times (blog)
all 2,282 news articles » - The Shafia trial: The players – Montreal Gazette
CTV.caThe Shafia trial: The players
Montreal Gazette
THE VICTIMS Zainab Shafia Age at the time of death: 19 Two months before her death, the Shafias' eldest daughter left home and sought refuge at a women's shelter. After a few weeks, her mother convinced her to return home.
Shafia trial timeline: From 'where to commit murder' Google search to convictionsNational Post
Shafia family all found guilty of first-degree murder in 'honour killings'Globe and Mail
Justice minister condemns 'honour killings'Toronto Sun
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all 742 news articles » - Owner of massive emerald accused of fraud in Hamilton – Hamilton Spectator
Globe and MailOwner of massive emerald accused of fraud in Hamilton
Hamilton Spectator
KELOWNA, BC Despite a week of hoopla, an 11.5- kilogram emerald went unsold without a single bid at auction in Kelowna on Saturday, after its co-owner was put behind bars. Regan Reaney was arrested on unrelated charges Friday, a day before the gem he …
No bids for giant emerald in BCCBC.ca
Man who tried to sell 'world's largest emerald' accused of fraudGlobe and Mail
'World's largest emerald' owner, Regan Reaney, arrested on Ontario fraud chargesNational Post
CTV.ca -Vancouver Sun
all 48 news articles » - Whistler highway crash kills 54-year-old limousine driver from Vancouver – The Province
CBC.caWhistler highway crash kills 54-year-old limousine driver from Vancouver
The Province
By SEAN SULLIVAN, The Province January 29, 2012 3:44 PM A limousine driver killed in a fiery crash on the Sea to Sky Highway Saturday night has been identified as Shafiqur Rahman, 54, of Vancouver. Rahman died after his limousine collided with a …
Impaired driving suspected in fatal BC crashCBC.ca
Calgary man under investigation for impaired driving in fatal BC crashCalgary Herald
One man dead, one injured in a crash on Sea to Sky HighwayVictoria Times Colonist
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all 16 news articles » - NDP leadership candidates highlight differences in Halifax debate – Toronto Star
CTV.caNDP leadership candidates highlight differences in Halifax debate
Toronto Star
Joanna Smith Ottawa Bureau HALIFAX—New Democrats vying to be federal leader ramped up the tension during an all-candidates debate on Sunday, working harder than last time to highlight the differences between them to a sometimes bizarre degree.
Federal NDP leader hopefuls take aim at HarperCBC.ca
Family the focus of NDP leadership debate in HalifaxMontreal Gazette
Cullen on defence during federal NDP leadership debateCTV.ca
Canada.com
all 205 news articles » - 37-year old man dies; police say possibly related to drugs – 660 News
CBC.ca37-year old man dies; police say possibly related to drugs
660 News
"At this point in time, we can't confirm it to be ecstasy related. Our initial investigations reveals that there were numerous types of drugs at the residence." Two other people, a man and a woman who were also in the home at the time and were taken to …
1 dead, 2 taken to hospital in unrelated drug overdosesCBC.ca
Ecstasy overdoses linked to two weekend deathsThe Province
Ecstasy dose sends two women to hospitalCTV.ca
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all 37 news articles » - Changes to immigration system will help Canada bring in tradespeople: Kenney – Vancouver Sun
Changes to immigration system will help Canada bring in tradespeople: Kenney
Vancouver Sun
OTTAWA — Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney says changes are coming to Canada's immigration system to make it more flexible in an effort to combat labour shortages. Kenney told CTV's Question Period that the government is planning to …
