Hockey captivates the people of Canada, where the sport was born and where nothing less than a gold medal in the Vancouver Games will be tolerated. more …
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Europe
Vote tests French leader Sarkozy
French people vote in regional elections that are expected to reflect disenchantment with...
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Asia Pacific
Chinese Leader Firmly Defends Currency and Trade Policies
Premier Wen Jiabao charged that the developed world seeks to force unfair changes...
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Africa
Maliki has shaky lead in Iraq vote count
Prime Minister Nouri Maliki’s alliance is ahead in Baghdad and four southern provinces,...
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Middle East
Obama aide stokes US-Israel row
A top Obama adviser criticises Israel over settlement homes in East Jerusalem, thwarting...