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Harper adds 8 new ministers to Canadian cabinet in reshuffle
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced the appointment of eight new members to his cabinet Monday as he shuffled portfolios and added new positions.
Canadian reporters said free after arrest by Turkish police
Canadian reporters said free after arrest by Turkish police
Two Canadian journalists say they have been released by Turkish police who had detained them as they covered the protests in Istanbul.
Sri Lanka rejects commonwealth criticism
Sri Lanka's external affair minister hit back at stiff criticism over the country being chosen to host the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in November.
Canada angry at Sri Lanka hosting summit
Canadian diplomats citing human rights concerns expressed outrage Sri Lanka will host the British Commonwealth heads of government meeting in November.
Canada opens diplomatic mission in Iraq
Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird arrived in Baghdad Monday to open a diplomatic mission, the first visit to Iraq by a Canadian minister since 1976.
Iran tells Canada to stop energy meddling
A spokesman for the Iranian government called on Canada to avoid meddling in its internal affairs as they relate to a natural gas pipeline to Pakistan.
Kerry to honor Keystone XL review process
Kerry to honor Keystone XL review process
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said he was respecting the formal review process before taking a stand on the planned Keystone XL oil pipeline from Canada.
At least 3 Americans killed in Algeria
At least three Americans were among 37 hostages killed in the Algerian natural gas plant takeover, a U.S. official said Monday.
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