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North America
Gloomy Canada Data Adds Weight to Rate-Cut Prospect
October 22, 2008, 12:13 pmCanadian retail sales dropped, giving weight to predictions that the Bank of Canada will cut interest rates again
Bank of Canada Cuts Rates Less Than Expected
October 21, 2008, 11:01 am
The Bank of Canada cut its key interest rate by a quarter point, less than expected, to 2.25 percent.
Canadian Opposition Leader Pays for Election Loss
October 20, 2008, 4:33 pm
Stephane Dion will step down as chief of Canada’s major opposition party once his successor is chosen.
At Least 21 Dead in Mexico Jail Riot Near Border
October 20, 2008, 3:30 pm
At least 21 prisoners died in a jail riot in Mexico near the Texas border on Monday.
Hurricane Omar Weakens After Surging Into Atlantic
October 16, 2008, 11:17 am
Hurricane Omar weakened as it surged into the Atlantic after passing over the northeastern Caribbean.
Canada’s Re-elected Leader Faces Test of Downturn
October 16, 2008, 1:00 am
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and his Conservative Party can celebrate after winning a stronger minority government, but…
Canadian Media Reaction to Election Result
October 15, 2008, 12:45 pm
Canada’s Conservatives increased their strength in Tuesday’s elections: here is how the media sees it.
Alaska Ethics Probe Says Palin Abused Her Power
October 11, 2008, 3:37 am
An ethics inquiry found Gov. Palin abused her power by trying to fire a state trooper for personal reasons.
Polls Show a Tighter Canadian Election Race
October 6, 2008, 5:14 pm
Polls show a tighter Canadian election race than earlier in the campaign, with a smaller Conservative margin.
U.S. Approves Major Taiwan Arms Sale
October 4, 2008, 4:21 am
The U.S. government on Friday announced plans to sell around $6.5 billion in arms to Taiwan.
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