Who fights and dies for Canada? National Post Chris Schwarz, Canwest News Service "Who fights for Canada? Young white men, that's who fights," says Douglas Bland, chairman of Queen's University's defence studies program. For decades, Remembrance Day was about honouring the ever more distant memory ... Afghanistan 'drawdown' begins Defence chief plans for 2011 Afghan pullout No plans for Afghanistan after 2011, top general affirms |
![]() Times Online | Obama praises those who ended Fort Hood violence The Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama said Saturday that the training designed to keep US forces safe abroad prevented further deaths and ended the rampage at Fort Hood. He praised those who serve or have served in uniform and reminded the public of ... Shock, sadness grip Texas community Fort Hood suspect became more devout after mother's death, cousin says Terrorism or Tragic Shooting? Analysts Divided on Fort Hood Massacre |
![]() New York Daily News | Obama in 11th-hour US health plea BBC News US President Barack Obama has made a last-minute plea in person to Democrat lawmakers ahead of a crucial vote on his landmark healthcare reforms. Mr Obama needs 218 supporters in the House of Representatives vote, which may come as early as Saturday. ... Obama Weighs in as House Debates Health Overhaul House holds rules debate on health-care legislation Obama prods House to pass health care bill |
![]() Telegraph.co.uk | Giant dominoes form tribute to Berlin Wall's fall The Associated Press BERLIN — Massive colorful dominoes painted by German students were placed Saturday along the former path of the Berlin Wall to mark the 20th anniversary of the opening of the barrier that divided the city for nearly three decades. ... With the Berlin Wall Just a Memory, German Divisions Fade Study shows high cost of German reunification: report Fall of Berlin wall etched in memories |
![]() EcoWorld.com | Royal couple makes a splash Victoria Times Colonist Remember me? Camilla is reacquainted with Charlotte Ericson, a school chum from the 1960s, during the duchess's walk at the legislature yesterday. Despite wet and windy November weather, Prince Charles and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, ... Royal couple arrives in Vancouver Charles, Camilla to tour Olympic village dimanno: dimanno-a-mano with flush royal |
![]() guardian.co.uk | Kenya PM blasts African tactics at climate talks AFP NAIROBI — Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga Saturday criticised a walkout by African states during climate talks in Barcelona as "grandstanding," and said it did not help developing countries' case. "I believe for example that grandstanding ... like ... Clouds gather over climate talks World leaders hope for climate deal Daunting task ahead for Copenhagen after Barcelona talks on climate change |
![]() CBC.ca | BC judge given broad powers to probe collapse of salmon stock Globe and Mail A veteran Supreme Court of British Columbia justice with an interest in sustainable development and the environment has been given sweeping powers by Prime Minister Stephen Harper to investigate a catastrophic collapse of salmon stocks in the Fraser ... BC Supreme Court Justice Bruce Cohen to head up salmon inquiry Tories name Justice Bruce Cohen as Fraser River sockeye inquiry head Justice to head Fraser River salmon inquiry |
![]() Globe and Mail | Alberta premier faces leadership test National Post RED DEER -- Alberta Premier Ed Stelmach faces a vote Saturday night that could determine his political future. Party members are gathering for a convention in Red Deer, where a vote will be taken to determine if a leadership convention should be called ... Braid: Ed rallies party with call to keep faith, him Tired Tories soldier on Result of Stelmach review won't hide grim realities facing Tories |
![]() CBC.ca | Ruling gives Crown stronger shield against lawsuits Globe and Mail From Saturday's Globe and Mail Published on Saturday, Nov. 07, 2009 12:00AM EST Last updated on Saturday, Nov. 07, 2009 3:03AM EST Crown attorneys are breathing easy today after a Supreme Court of Canada ruling made it exceedingly difficult to sue them ... Prosecutor 'relieved' at decision Prosecutor not malicious in pressing satanic sex-abuse case: Supreme Court Saskatchewan prosecutor wins Supreme Court appeal |
![]() Times Online | Fatah considers reverting to popular warfare Ynetnews Following Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas' announcement that he would not run for another term, a senior Fatah official told Ynet that if serious progress was not made soon in peace talks, the organization would consider reverting to popular ... Stop seeking compromise with Israel: Hamas leader Abbas' move reflects deep Palestinian despair Marwan Barghouti could stand as Palestinian president |