- Canada must target energy sector to meet emissions goal David Ljunggren - Reuters - Wed, Aug 8, 2012
OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada must do much more to meet its 2020 target for reducing greenhouse gases, given rising emissions as the energy sector develops the oil-rich tar … More »Canada must target energy sector to meet emissions goal
OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada must do much more to meet its 2020 target for reducing greenhouse gases, given rising emissions as the energy sector develops the oil-rich tar sands of northern Alberta, government officials said on Wednesday. Canada, the biggest single supplier of oil and gas to the United States, says it will …
- Canada surprises with big job losses in July Louise Egan - Reuters - Fri, Aug 10, 2012
OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada's economy unexpectedly lost 30,400 jobs in July in a third disappointing month for the labor market, indicating tepid growth that will likely … More »Canada surprises with big job losses in July
OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada's economy unexpectedly lost 30,400 jobs in July in a third disappointing month for the labor market, indicating tepid growth that will likely keep the central bank on the sidelines for longer. The dismal performance contrasts with new signs of strength in U.S. hiring and was worse than even the …
- Gunless in Calgary: American policeman jeered for letter Reuters - Thu, Aug 9, 2012
CALGARY, Alberta (Reuters) - An American police officer who complained in a letter to a Canadian newspaper about not being able to carry a gun during a trip to Calgary … More »Gunless in Calgary: American policeman jeered for letter
CALGARY, Alberta (Reuters) - An American police officer who complained in a letter to a Canadian newspaper about not being able to carry a gun during a trip to Calgary has become the target of another kind of weapon: the tweet. Twitter users have let loose a barrage of jokes over Walt Wawra's August 7 letter to the Calgary …
- Canada pipeline firms to boost PR effort after big spills David Ljunggren - Reuters - Thu, Aug 9, 2012
OTTAWA (Reuters) - Widespread concern about high-profile ruptures of Canadian pipelines shows the industry has not done a good enough job of demonstrating how safe it … More »Canada pipeline firms to boost PR effort after big spills
OTTAWA (Reuters) - Widespread concern about high-profile ruptures of Canadian pipelines shows the industry has not done a good enough job of demonstrating how safe it really is, a top industry official said on Thursday. Among the pipeline companies, Enbridge Inc has been the target of much of the chagrin after two big leaks …
- World must rethink biofuel policies to avoid food crises: U.N. Reuters - Fri, Aug 10, 2012
ROME (Reuters) - The U.N.'s food agency wants to relaunch the debate on biofuel policies and look at ways to make them more flexible to reduce the risk of food crises, … More »World must rethink biofuel policies to avoid food crises: U.N.
ROME (Reuters) - The U.N.'s food agency wants to relaunch the debate on biofuel policies and look at ways to make them more flexible to reduce the risk of food crises, the director of its trade and markets division told Reuters on Friday. "We are trying to get some international debate going on this subject," the Food and …
- Canada Pension Board ekes out small Q1 gains Andrea Hopkins - Reuters - Fri, Aug 10, 2012
(Reuters) - The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, one of the world's biggest pension funds, notched small up gains in the first quarter as financial markets sagged, … More »Canada Pension Board ekes out small Q1 gains
(Reuters) - The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, one of the world's biggest pension funds, notched small up gains in the first quarter as financial markets sagged, and said it is looking to China and Europe as well as oversold assets for investment opportunities. "We are spending time looking at infrastructure opportunities …
- Delek increasing crude via rail at Arkansas refinery Kristen Hays - Reuters - Wed, Aug 8, 2012
HOUSTON (Reuters) - Oil refiner Delek U.S. Holdings Inc is ramping up capabilities to receive crude oil via rail at its Arkansas refinery, both to increase access to … More »Delek increasing crude via rail at Arkansas refinery
HOUSTON (Reuters) - Oil refiner Delek U.S. Holdings Inc is ramping up capabilities to receive crude oil via rail at its Arkansas refinery, both to increase access to cheaper oil and to compensate for the lengthy outage of a supplier pipeline, executives told analysts on Wednesday. ...
- Canada's hot housing market shows signs of cooling Andrea Hopkins - Reuters - Thu, Aug 9, 2012
TORONTO (Reuters) - Canada's hot housing market showed signs of cooling on Thursday as July housing starts slowed more sharply than expected, but housing prices were … More »Canada's hot housing market shows signs of cooling
TORONTO (Reuters) - Canada's hot housing market showed signs of cooling on Thursday as July housing starts slowed more sharply than expected, but housing prices were still climbing in June and analysts said a real slowdown may not come until late in 2012. Groundbreaking on new homes fell to a seasonally adjusted annual …
- World over-using underground water reserves for agriculture Chris Wickham - Reuters - Fri, Aug 10, 2012
LONDON (Reuters) - The world is depleting underground water reserves faster than they can be replenished due to over-exploitation, according to scientists in Canada and … More »World over-using underground water reserves for agriculture
LONDON (Reuters) - The world is depleting underground water reserves faster than they can be replenished due to over-exploitation, according to scientists in Canada and the Netherlands. The researchers, from McGill University in Montreal and Utrecht University in the Netherlands, combined groundwater usage data from around …
- Saskatchewan canola swathing underway, most hay cut Reuters - Thu, Aug 9, 2012
(Reuters) - Farmers in Saskatchewan have begun to swath canola, while harvesting is underway of winter crops and early-developing spring-seeded crops, the government … More »Saskatchewan canola swathing underway, most hay cut
(Reuters) - Farmers in Saskatchewan have begun to swath canola, while harvesting is underway of winter crops and early-developing spring-seeded crops, the government of the Western Canadian province said on Thursday in a weekly report. * 2 percent of canola and 5 percent of mustard swathed as of August 6, while farmers …
- Ironman triathlete dies during race's swim portion in Hudson River between NYC and NJ The Associated Press - AP - 6 hrs ago
FORT LEE, N.J. - An athlete competing in the Ironman U.S. Championship in New York and New Jersey died Saturday after having a medical problem during the swimming portion … More »Ironman triathlete dies during race's swim portion in Hudson River between NYC and NJ
FORT LEE, N.J. - An athlete competing in the Ironman U.S. Championship in New York and New Jersey died Saturday after having a medical problem during the swimming portion of the grueling triathlon, race officials said.
- New York raids its attic and finds historical artifacts now on free display in Capitol Michael Gormley, The Associated Press - AP - 7 hrs ago
ALBANY, N.Y. - New York state has raided its attic and found American history. More »New York raids its attic and finds historical artifacts now on free display in Capitol
ALBANY, N.Y. - New York state has raided its attic and found American history.
- Afghan policeman guns 10 of his fellow officers, a day after Afghan gunmen kill 6 US soldiers Deb Riechmann, The Associated Press - AP - 7 hrs ago
KABUL - An Afghan police officer killed at least 10 of his fellow officers on Saturday, a day after six U.S. service members were gunned down by their Afghan partners … More »Afghan policeman guns 10 of his fellow officers, a day after Afghan gunmen kill 6 US soldiers
KABUL - An Afghan police officer killed at least 10 of his fellow officers on Saturday, a day after six U.S. service members were gunned down by their Afghan partners in summer violence that has both international and Afghan forces questioning who is friend or foe.
- Earthquake hits Iran's northwest, leaving at least 87 dead and over 400 injured The Associated Press - AP - 7 hrs ago
TEHRAN, Iran - A 6.2-magnitude earthquake killed at least 87 people and injured over 400 others in northwestern Iran on Saturday, state TV said. More »Earthquake hits Iran's northwest, leaving at least 87 dead and over 400 injured
TEHRAN, Iran - A 6.2-magnitude earthquake killed at least 87 people and injured over 400 others in northwestern Iran on Saturday, state TV said.
- Penultimate day of London promises more world records to come Dennis Passa, The Associated Press - AP - 9 hrs ago
LONDON - The second-last day of the London Games turned out to be a lot like the few before it: several hundred thousand spectators flocking to the Olympic Park under … More »Penultimate day of London promises more world records to come
LONDON - The second-last day of the London Games turned out to be a lot like the few before it: several hundred thousand spectators flocking to the Olympic Park under sunny skies in the hope of seeing another world record fall at the main stadium.
- Canada's FM: Situation in Syria 'tremendously horrifying' as visits Jordan refugee camp The Associated Press - AP - 11 hrs ago
ZAATARI, Jordan - Canada's foreign minister has said the worsening situation in Syria is "tremendously horrifying" during a trip to Jordan's first refugee tent city, … More »Canada's FM: Situation in Syria 'tremendously horrifying' as visits Jordan refugee camp
ZAATARI, Jordan - Canada's foreign minister has said the worsening situation in Syria is "tremendously horrifying" during a trip to Jordan's first refugee tent city, which is near its northern border with Syria.
- Sprint canoeist McKeever adds to Britain gold total early on Super Saturday at Olympics Dennis Passa, The Associated Press - AP - 11 hrs ago
LONDON - Sprint kayaker Ed McKeever of Britain, known as the "Usain Bolt on Water," won the first gold medal awarded Saturday the Olympic Games. The real Bolt hopes to … More »Sprint canoeist McKeever adds to Britain gold total early on Super Saturday at Olympics
LONDON - Sprint kayaker Ed McKeever of Britain, known as the "Usain Bolt on Water," won the first gold medal awarded Saturday the Olympic Games. The real Bolt hopes to add to the two golds he already owns later at the Olympic Stadium.
- Romney, Ryan on stage together as Republican presidential running mates The Associated Press - AP - 11 hrs ago
NORFOLK, Va. - Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney is appearing alongside his running mate, Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan. More »Romney, Ryan on stage together as Republican presidential running mates
NORFOLK, Va. - Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney is appearing alongside his running mate, Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan.
- Ryan says Obama has a 'record of failure' on the economy Steve Peoples, The Associated Press - AP - 12 hrs ago
NORFOLK, Va. - Appearing for the first time as Mitt Romney's running mate, Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan is attacking President Barack Obama for what he calls a "record of … More »Ryan says Obama has a 'record of failure' on the economy
NORFOLK, Va. - Appearing for the first time as Mitt Romney's running mate, Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan is attacking President Barack Obama for what he calls a "record of failure."
- EYES ON LONDON: Spice Girls, 32 golds, mosh pit, Geno's goal, ticketless Olympic fans The Associated Press - AP - 12 hrs ago
LONDON - Around the 2012 Olympics and its host city with journalists from The Associated Press bringing the flavour and details of the games to you: More »EYES ON LONDON: Spice Girls, 32 golds, mosh pit, Geno's goal, ticketless Olympic fans
LONDON - Around the 2012 Olympics and its host city with journalists from The Associated Press bringing the flavour and details of the games to you:
- Afghan police officer kills 3 US Marines KAY JOHNSON - AP - Fri, Aug 10, 2012
Officials say an Afghan police officer has shot and killed three U.S. Marines in southern Afghanistan. It is the third attack on coalition forces by their Afghan counterparts … More »Afghan police officer kills 3 US Marines
Officials say an Afghan police officer has shot and killed three U.S. Marines in southern Afghanistan. It is the third attack on coalition forces by their Afghan counterparts in a week.
- Ex German Finance Minister favors joint euro zone debt Reuters - 12 hrs ago
BERLIN (Reuters) - Former German Finance Minister Peer Steinbrueck, a possible challenger to Chancellor Angela Merkel in next year's election, spoke out in favor of common … More »Ex German Finance Minister favors joint euro zone debt
BERLIN (Reuters) - Former German Finance Minister Peer Steinbrueck, a possible challenger to Chancellor Angela Merkel in next year's election, spoke out in favor of common debt issuance in the euro zone even though the Berlin government and most Germans oppose it. Steinbrueck, popular with the middle-of-the-road voters …
- Exclusive: Standard Chartered, regulators in settlement talks Carrick Mollenkamp - Reuters - 12 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Standard Chartered is in talks with multiple law-enforcement officials, including New York's banking regulator, to resolve a probe into improper Iranian money … More »Exclusive: Standard Chartered, regulators in settlement talks
(Reuters) - Standard Chartered is in talks with multiple law-enforcement officials, including New York's banking regulator, to resolve a probe into improper Iranian money transactions by the British bank, according to people familiar with the situation. The settlement negotiations are expected to last through the weekend …
- Military official: Afghan kills 3 NATO troops on same day that Afghan police kills 3 Marines Deb Riechmann, The Associated Press - AP - 16 hrs ago
KABUL - The U.S.-led military coalition says an Afghan working on an installation shared by Afghan and foreign forces has shot and killed three NATO service members. More »Military official: Afghan kills 3 NATO troops on same day that Afghan police kills 3 Marines
KABUL - The U.S.-led military coalition says an Afghan working on an installation shared by Afghan and foreign forces has shot and killed three NATO service members.
- Crowded bus falls into deep gorge in northern India, killing at least 39 people The Associated Press - AP - 18 hrs ago
NEW DELHI - Police say at least 39 people were killed when a crowded passenger bus fell into a deep gorge in northern India. More »Crowded bus falls into deep gorge in northern India, killing at least 39 people
NEW DELHI - Police say at least 39 people were killed when a crowded passenger bus fell into a deep gorge in northern India.
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