Boutros Boutros-Ghali, U.N. secretary general who clashed with U.S., dies at 93

Boutros Boutros-Ghali, U.N. secretary general who clashed with U.S., dies at 93

Feb. 18, 2016 · Washington Post · Resize Text Print Article Book mark article Read later list Saved to Reading List U.N. Secretary General Boutros Boutros-Ghali in 1996. (Osamu Honda/AP) By John M. Goshko February 16 at 10:37 AM Boutros Boutros-Ghali, an...

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Harper government's voluntary CPP plan found little support

Harper government's voluntary CPP plan found little support

Feb. 16, 2016 · www.cbc.ca · Internal Finance Canada document asked Canadians whether they support a voluntary CPP. The answer? No By Dean Beeby, CBC News Posted: Feb 16, 2016 5:00 AM ET Last Updated: Feb 16, 2016 5:00 AM ET...

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Russia rejects Syria war crimes claim over hospital attacks

Russia rejects Syria war crimes claim over hospital attacks

Feb. 16, 2016 · BBC News · 3 minutes ago From the section Middle East Russia says it "categorically rejects" accusations of war crimes over the bombing of hospitals in Syria. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said "those who make such statements are...

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'Regime collapse' awaits North Korea, says South's leader in nuclear warning

Feb. 16, 2016 · the Guardian · South Korea’s president has warned that North Korea faces “regime collapse” if it does not abandon its nuclear programme. Park Geun-hye made the remarks during a speech in parliament while defending her decision to shut...

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Syria crisis: Strikes on hospitals and schools kill 'up to 50'

Feb. 15, 2016 · BBC News · 1 hour ago From the section Middle East Jump media player Media player help Out of media player. Press enter to return or tab to continue. Media captionMedecins Sans Frontieres charity suggests attacks on hospitals...

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US election 2016: George W Bush to campaign for brother Jeb

US election 2016: George W Bush to campaign for brother Jeb

Feb. 15, 2016 · BBC News · 1 hour ago From the section US Election 2016 Image copyright Reuters Image caption Public appearances by the Bush brothers have been rare Former President George W Bush is to hit the campaign trail to...

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Antonin Scalia death: Obama to act after Senate returns next week

Antonin Scalia death: Obama to act after Senate returns next week

Feb. 15, 2016 · BBC News · 59 minutes ago From the section US & Canada Image copyright Reuters A new US Supreme Court judge to replace justice Antonin Scalia will be nominated by the president after next week, the White House...

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New mortgage rules for homes over $500,000 go into effect, as Liberals aim to limit housing risks

Feb. 15, 2016 · Financial Post · OTTAWA — New federal rules for Canadian mortgages have now gone into effect. The changes affect properties that cost more than $500,000 — a small percentage of the overall market. Buyers can still have a...

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Syria conflict: Three hospitals hit in air strikes

Feb. 15, 2016 · BBC News · 26 minutes ago From the section Middle East Jump media player Media player help Out of media player. Press enter to return or tab to continue. Media captionThese amateur videos claim to show the aftermath...

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