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Canadian economy expands 0.1% in May
Canada's gross domestic product expanded by 0.1 per cent in May as goods-producing industries helped offset a decline in the service sector.
China swaying politicians with gifts, sex: MP
A Calgary Conservative MP is accusing Chinese authorities of attempting to buy the influence of Canadian politicians and government officials with financial incentives and prostitutes.
Stiffer RCMP security checks cause delays
The RCMP says it has closed a loophole in security checks Canadians undergo before working with children, the elderly and other vulnerable people. But the new fingerprint process takes longer, costs more and is making more work for local police forces.
Reverse census change, Catholic bishops urge
The country's Roman Catholic bishops have added their voices to the chorus asking the federal government not to scrap the mandatory long census form.
Ex-CSIS head to lead RCMP workplace probe
The federal government has tapped Reid Morden, the former director of Canada's spy agency, to perform a workplace assessment of the RCMP.
U.S. Embassy staff 'unwell' after handling mail
Two employees of the U.S. Embassy in Paris underwent medical tests after handling a suspicious envelope, the embassy says.
U.S. economy growing at 2.4% pace
The United States economy expanded at a 2.4 per cent annual pace during the second quarter, a slowdown from the 3.7 per cent expansionary pace it had during the first three months of 2010.
Layton calls for census compromise
NDP Leader Jack Layton says he's prepared to sit down with Prime Minister Stephen Harper to reach a compromise on saving the mandatory long-form census.
Global warming signs unmistakable: report
A new report by 300 scientists has flagged the past decade as the hottest on record and compiled 10 'unmistakable' indicators the world is getting warmer. But the scientists mostly stayed away from discussions about the cause.
DND computers used to change Wikipedia site
A Defence Department spokesperson confirms computers at the department's research agency were used to alter a Wikipedia site on the Joint Strike Fighter jet.