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• Redford wants McGuinty to apologize – Edmonton Sun

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  Redford wants McGuinty to apologize Edmonton Sun By JACKIE L. LARSON ,Edmonton Sun With a bit of back-pedaling on Wednesday, Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty retreated awkwardly from his rant against Alberta oil earlier in the week. “I think I should clarify,” McGuinty began, addressing his own … Time to end tax breaks for tickets, premier saysCBC.ca Ontario premier tries to mend fence over oilsands remarkVancouver Sun School officials should use 'common sense' in safety issues: PreemCANOE Toronto Star -Ottawa Citizen all 399 news articles »

• Ottawa to deliver federal budget March 29 – National Post

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  Ottawa to deliver federal budget March 29 National Post OTTAWA — The Conservative government will demand some “moderate” public sector belt-tightening in a federal budget to be delivered Thursday, March 29, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty said Wednesday. Flaherty announced the date of the 2012-13 fiscal … March 29 federal budget won't detail cutsCBC.ca Flaherty insists his March 29 austerity budget won't be that painfulWinnipeg Free Press Flaherty to table federal budget March 29CTV.ca Toronto Star -Reuters Canada all 183 news articles »

• High-spending Mitt Romney pleads for campaign cash as Republican presidential … – Telegraph.co.uk

  Telegraph.co.uk

  High-spending Mitt Romney pleads for campaign cash as Republican presidential … Telegraph.co.uk Mitt Romney began pleading for donations from supporters, as he faced an expensive fight in the Republican presidential contest's next phase after grinding out a narrow victory in his home state. By Jon Swaine, Washington Mr Romney, who beat Rick … Romney appeals for working-class votes in OhioReuters Super Tuesday: Races to watch for Republican candidatesToronto Star Romney, Santorum tie for Michigan delegatesCNN The Associated Press -New York Times all 13,037 news articles »

• Syria Moves Forces Around Besieged Area in Homs – New York Times

  New York Times

  Syria Moves Forces Around Besieged Area in Homs New York Times BEIRUT, Lebanon — The Syrian military tightened its deadly vise on a besieged neighborhood of Homs on Wednesday, pounding the area from four sides with mortar and rocket fire, moving new tanks into the vicinity and raising fears of possible … Syrian troops launch ground assault on Homs neighborhood of Bab AmrWashington Post Syrian rebels say they face 7000 government troopsReuters Syrian activists: Snowfall spared us further copter assaultsCNN The Independent -Mirror.co.uk -NPR all 5,228 news articles »

• Palace intrigue in the halls of News Corp. – Globe and Mail

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  Palace intrigue in the halls of News Corp. Globe and Mail If nobody actually said that on Wednesday, when James Murdoch stepped down as executive chairman of News Corp. 's British newspaper subsidiary News International, plenty must have thought it. For, despite the swirling speculation around the reasons for … James Murdoch quits role at UK newspaper branchThe Associated Press James Murdoch steps down as NI headFinancial Times James Murdoch Steps Down as Chairman of News Corp.'s UK UnitBusinessWeek Washington Post -Sydney Morning Herald all 1,455 news articles »

• North Korea says it will halt nuclear activities – Fox News

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  North Korea says it will halt nuclear activities Fox News WASHINGTON – North Korea raised hopes Wednesday for a major easing in nuclear tensions under its youthful new leader, agreeing to suspend uranium enrichment at a key facility and refrain from missile and nuclear tests in exchange for a mountain of … N Korea agrees to suspend nuclear testsFinancial Times RPT-UPDATE 6-N.Korea agrees to nuclear moratorium, IAEA inspectionsReuters North Korea nuclear program halted in return for food aidMontreal Gazette all 2,105 news articles »

• John Ivison: Reagan optimism the cure for Harper government’s mid-term blues – National Post

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  John Ivison: Reagan optimism the cure for Harper government's mid-term blues National Post Even his political rivals recognized that Ronald Reagan's sunny optimism was a tonic for an America that was down in the dumps. “He restored national pride at a time when collective spirits were low,” says the former Democratic governor of New Mexico, … Elections Canada probe spreads to Thunder BayCBC.ca NDP seeks public inquiry into robocallsMontreal Gazette Harper says Tories not behind robocalls; accuses opposition of smear campaignWinnipeg Free Press Guelph Mercury -Toronto Star -Canada.com all 632 news articles »

• Costa Allegra: Row erupts over towing stricken vessel – BBC News

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  Costa Allegra: Row erupts over towing stricken vessel BBC News A row has erupted between the Seychelles government and the owners of the Costa Allegra, as the stricken cruise liner is being towed to land. A Seychelles minister said the French fishing boat towing the vessel had refused to give way to faster tug … Costa Allegra passengers washing with bottled waterTelegraph.co.uk Costa Allegra's 14 Canadian passengers await rescueVancouver Sun Italy's Costa brand weakened by disastersHerald Sun Sydney Morning Herald -USA TODAY -Canada.com all 4,014 news articles »

• Bill Clinton in favour of Keystone; wife to decide its fate – CTV.ca

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  Bill Clinton in favour of Keystone; wife to decide its fate CTV.ca Former US President Biill Clinton delivers the keynote address to open the Frank McKenna Centre for leadership at St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, NS on Wednesday, May 11, 2011. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan) WASHINGTON — Former US … Time to 'embrace' Keystone XL: Bill ClintonThe Province Bill Clinton throws lifeline to Keystone XL pipelineLondon Free Press Bill Clinton Says Keystone XL Should Be Built on Alternate Route, EmbracedBloomberg BusinessWeek -Macleans.ca all 1,098 news articles »