Epoch Times | World | North America World | North America http://www.theepochtimes.com/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:00:17 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 Honduras Pact Stalls over Unity Government http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24866/ Ousted Honduran President Zelaya said that an accord to end a four-month political crisis had failed. Reuters Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:56:00 +0100 U.S. Sends Guantanamo Uyghurs to Taiwan Ally http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24586/ The Obama administration has sent six Uyghur Chinese detainees from Guantanamo Bay to the island of Palau. Reuters Sun, 01 Nov 2009 05:21:56 +0100 Canada Leads with New Parliamentary Falun Gong Friendship Group http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24549/ An all-party group of MPs and senators have founded a Parliamentary friendship group in support of Falun Gong. By Cindy Chan/Epoch Times Staff Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:01:48 +0100 Honduras' Zelaya Set to Return to Power http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24533/ Honduras' de facto government agreed to allow the return to power of President Manuel Zelaya. Reuters Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:17:43 +0100 Honduras Talks Break off Again over Zelaya's Return http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24234/ Renewed talks to resolve Honduras' deep political crisis collapsed on Friday. Reuters Fri, 23 Oct 2009 07:07:56 +0100 U.S. Arrests 300 in Raids on Mexican Drug Cartel http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24202/ U.S. agencies arrested 303 people in the largest strike against a major Mexican drug trafficking cartel. Reuters Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:03:59 +0100 Vancouver Aquarium Designated Canada’s First Coastal America Learning Center http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24162/ The Vancouver Aquarium has been recognized by the United States as a leader in ocean education and environmental literacy. By Helena Zhu/Epoch Times Staff Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:54:31 +0100 Canada Convicts Rwandan for His Part in Killing Spree http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24084/ Landmark case could pave the way to prosecuting more war criminals and human rights abusers living in Canada. By Nanda Na Champassak Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:20:11 +0100 Honduran Abuses Rampant after Coup, Rights Groups Claim http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/23779/ Honduran human rights group Cofadeh said it had numerous reports of police firing guns in poor areas of Tegucigalpa. Reuters Tue, 13 Oct 2009 07:58:52 +0100 U.S. 'Stumbling Block' in U.N. Climate Talks, Mexico Says http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/23495/ Mexico said the U.S. is a stumbling block in efforts to try to craft a tough global climate agreement by December. Reuters Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:10:35 +0100 Honduras Talks Hopes Brighter, Zelaya Doubts Rival http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/23493/ There is a chance for end to the Honduran crisis as talks are set up between rival presidents. Reuters Wed, 07 Oct 2009 08:42:13 +0100 Propaganda Made in Flushing, Exported to China http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/23485/ NY-based SinoVision played programs to American households. SinoVision is well known for promoting a pro-CCP viewpoint. By Charlotte Cuthbertson/Epoch Times Staff Wed, 07 Oct 2009 06:36:15 +0100 Tiger Attacks Intruder in Canadian Zoo http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/23421/ A man suffered injuries to his arms after he and a friend hopped the fence at a Canadian zoo. Reuters Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:07:50 +0100 Canada's Conservatives Seen Remaining in Power http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/23240/ Canada's Conservatives are set to win a no-confidence motion in Parliament over the of the economic crisis. Reuters Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:04:09 +0100 Experts Review 60 Years of Red China http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/23170/ Westerners need to recognize Chinese regime in order to prevent all of us from living under it, said China expert. By Helena Zhu/Epoch Times Staff Wed, 30 Sep 2009 06:52:43 +0100 Honduran Troops Shut Down Pro-Zelaya Media http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/23103/ Honduras' government sent troops on Monday to shut down two media stations loyal to ousted President Zelaya. Reuters Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:45:28 +0100 Obama Team Clears 75 at Guantanamo for Release http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/23111/ An Obama administration task force has so far cleared 75 of the remaining 223 Guantanamo prisoners for release. Reuters Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:40:46 +0100 Protests, Clashes Hit G20 Summit City http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/22989/ Protesters smashed shop windows and threw rocks as police used pepper gas and batons to disperse the crowd. Reuters Fri, 25 Sep 2009 07:17:08 +0100 U.S. Rethinks Plans to Give Libya $2.5 Million in Aid http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/22987/ U.S. lawmakers rethink the aid because of the warm reception of the convicted Lockerbie bomber in Tripoli. Reuters Fri, 25 Sep 2009 06:24:32 +0100 World Rivers Day: A B.C. Initiative Grows Into a Global Even http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/22917/ Rivers and streams around the world will get some extra special attention on Sept. 27 for World Rivers Day. By Sandy Wu/Epoch Times Staff Thu, 24 Sep 2009 04:49:42 +0100 Muammar Gaddaffi Delivers Rambling Speech at U.N. General Assembly http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/22884/ In his first visit to the United Nations General Assembly, Libyan leader Muammar Gaddaffi spoke in a long and disjointed speech touching on a variety of topics. By Ali Reza Jahan/Epoch Times Staff Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:29:12 +0100 U.S. Closes Mexico Crossing after Shooting http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/22857/ U.S. agents fired at three vans packed with about 70 illegal immigrants that tried to evade heavy security. Reuters Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:33:31 +0100 Protesters Gather for Chinese Leader's Arrival http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/22799/ The presence of Chinese leader Hu Jintao brought mostly protests. By Genevieve Long/Epoch Times Staff Tue, 22 Sep 2009 02:43:45 +0100 Jordanian Queen Visits New York School http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/22798/ Queen Rania visited New York for the first time as UNGEI global chair. By Helena Zhu/Epoch Times Staff Tue, 22 Sep 2009 02:37:09 +0100 New York Imam Held in Al Qaeda Bomb Plot Probe http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/22791/ A New York City imam linked to an accused al Qaeda-trained militant was ordered to remain in custody. Reuters Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:25:47 +0100 U.S. Govt Urges Court to Reject Google Book Deal http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/22671/ The U.S. Justice Department has urged a New York court to reject Google's deal with authors and publishers. Reuters Sat, 19 Sep 2009 07:15:52 +0100 U.S. Judge Orders Kuwaiti Held at Guantanamo Freed http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/22634/ Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly ordered that Fouad Al Rabiah be released from the detention facility. Reuters Fri, 18 Sep 2009 06:27:59 +0100 Peace Summit Draws ‘Historic Gathering’ of Change-makers http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/22583/ A line up of big names will join the Dalai Lama in Vancouver next weekend for a three-day peace summit. By Joan Delaney/Epoch Times Staff Thu, 17 Sep 2009 06:05:40 +0100 Shell Oil Sands Mine Operating Despite Protest http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/22563/ Royal Dutch Shell said its Muskeg River oil sands mine was operating at full production despite Greenpeace protests. Reuters Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:46:31 +0100 Obama, Harper Seek to Ease U.S.-Canada Trade Tension http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/22557/ Pres. Obama assured Canadian PM Harper Wednesday he wanted to resolve a dispute over "Buy American" provisions. Reuters Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:11:37 +0100