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Tougher oilsands regulations need higher oil price, Kent says
The ability of the oil and gas sector to absorb tough government controls on their greenhouse gas emissions depends on Canada getting a better price for its oil, Environment Minister Peter Kent says. Continue reading
Flaherty dismisses fears over housing slowdown
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty is dismissing fears about Canada’s housing market, saying the current slowdown is welcome news and that there is no need for further government intervention. Continue reading
5 unanswered questions about the IRS’s targeting of conservative groups
Outrage intensified in Washington on Monday over the disclosure that the Internal Revenue Service targeted conservative groups for special scrutiny when they applied for tax-exempt status.President Barack Obama, at a White House appearance with the British prime minister, said that he wanted all the facts but used strong terms to condemn the reported conduct.“I’ve got no patience with it. I will n.. Continue reading
5 unanswered questions about the IRS targeting of conservative groups
Outrage intensified in Washington on Monday over the disclosure that the Internal Revenue Service targeted conservative groups for special scrutiny when they applied for tax-exempt status.President Barack Obama, at a White House appearance with the British prime minister, said that he wanted all the facts but used strong terms to condemn the reported conduct.“I’ve got no patience with it. I will n… Continue reading
Cameron To Publish In/Out EU Referendum Bill
The Prime Minister attempts to seize the initiative amid Tory squabbles and will today propose laws guaranteeing an EU vote. Continue reading
Israeli PM criticized for installing bed on plane
JERUSALEM (AP) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will seek alternate sleeping arrangements when traveling after receiving a sky-high bill for installing a customized bed on a recent flight to London, officials close to the Israeli leader said. Continue reading
After Qaddafi’s ‘socialism,’ Libya tries to untangle who owns what
Brandishing a yellowing piece of paper dating back to the period when Libya was an Italian colony, Haitham Mokhtar Horria nervously proclaims his family’s claim to 2.7 acres of the capital’s best real estate – across the street from the office of Libya’s prime minister. Continue reading
UK’s Osborne says G7 vows to tackle bank reform with urgency
Group of Seven finance officials agreed on Saturday to press on with measures to deal with failing banks that do not land taxpayers with the bill, British finance minister George Osborne said. Continue reading
Former Pakistani prime minister declares victory
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif declared victory following a historic election marred by violence Saturday, a remarkable comeback for a leader once toppled in a military coup and sent into exile. Continue reading
Hizbollah Warns Syria Supplying ‘New Weapons’
The group leader’s claims come as a UK minister calls for its military wing to be designated as a terrorist organisation. Continue reading
