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Desperate Greek leaders battle through the night (15)

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Jack

Greek leaders have failed to sign off new austerity measures needed to clinch a 130billion euro bailout after battling through the night. But prime minister Lucas Papademos said he hoped to strike a deal within hours following the gruelling seven … Continue reading →

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Turse: The crash and burn of drone warfare

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Jack

American fighter jets screamed over the Iraqi countryside heading for the MQ-1 Predator drone, while its crew in California stood by helplessly. What had begun as an ordinary reconnaissance mission was now taking a ruinous turn. In an instant, the … Continue reading →

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Angela Merkel defiant as IMF leads attack on Germany (15)

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Jack

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has defied calls for a radical shift in strategy to lift Europe out of crisis but is increasingly isolated as the International Monetary Fund and key global bodies join ranks to force her hand. Mrs Merkel … Continue reading →

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How the European Union is threatening United Kingdom pensions (15)

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Jack

New rules from European judges and a debt crisis on the continent are causing cuts to pensions in the UK. The two main problems come from directives which require insurers to hold more cash in the bank, and another which … Continue reading →

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Italy and Spain call for eurozone rescue fund booster (15)

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Jack

Political leaders in Italy and Spain have called for a massive boost to the EU rescue fund and a blast of monetary stimulus by the European Central Bank (ECB), putting them on a collision course with Germany over the handling … Continue reading →

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Dunn: How low can liberals go?

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Jack

For much of the last week the news has been filled with discussion of the vicious remarks made by liberal commentators Alan Colmes and Eugene Robinson concerning the Santorum family’s farewell to their dead child. How did liberals get to the point of attacking … Continue reading →

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Alberts: Mitt Romney may not be re-electable

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Jack

ROCHESTER, N.H. — The $250-million man was pacing on the stage at the historic Rochester Opera House, doing his level best to show he feels America’s pain. “I know what it’s like to worry whether you are going to get … Continue reading →

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Morning Update December 7th, 2011 (11)

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Jack

CANADA #1 — CNews | Canada’s cyber security at risk: Think-tank Canada has fallen short in protecting its critical infrastructure from a whole host of risks, says a new report published by public policy think-tank Macdonald-Laurier Institute. [...] #2 — Globe … Continue reading →

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Kass: The chutes and ladders of The Chicago Way

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Jack

The federal sentencing hearing for convicted influence peddler Antoin “Tony” Rezko — once a friend and personal real estate fairy to President Barack Obama— had just begun in Chicago. It was just after 9:30 a.m. Tuesday when U.S. District Court … Continue reading →

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Stevens: Harper solidifies Conservative power with little opposition

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Jack

People who have plumbed the depths of Stephen Harper more deeply than I have say he will never rest until he achieves his ultimate goal. The goal is not simply to win two or three more elections — although he … Continue reading →

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Wherry: Harper versus the unions (2)

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Jack

The differences between the new opposition and the new majority government are in stark relief on labour In the midst of June’s 47-hour filibuster over back-to-work legislation for Canada Post, New Democrat MP Wayne Marston was moved to recall the … Continue reading →

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