Greek general strike sparks riots
Protesters clashed with riot police as more than 30,000 people marched through central Athens Thursday during a nationwide general strike against the government's harsh new austerity measures.
Dithering on deficits not an option: Harper
Tackling the deficit and clamping down on the growth of government spending will avoid "devastating cuts" in the future, Prime Minister Stephen Harper told the House of Commons Thursday.
Federal budget watchdog disputes forecasts
Canada's budget watchdog says it disagrees with some parts of last week's federal budget, namely the deficit forecasts and economic expectations.
Tories, Liberals hold steady in EKOS poll
The resumption of Parliament last week hasn't given a significant boost to any of the federal political parties, according to new polling data from EKOS.
Palestinians threaten to halt peace talks
Palestinian officials are threatening to pull out of U.S.-mediated peace talks with Israel before the negotiations even start because of a new Israeli housing construction plan.
Liberals feared Abu Ghraib-type detainee scandal: source
The Liberal government of 2005 feared Canada's detention of Afghan prisoners would spark a controversy similar to Guantanamo Bay and Abu Ghraib, according to a current government official who spoke with CBC News.
9/11 image on poster 'bad taste': Sask. NDP
Saskatchewan's opposition New Democratic Party is slamming an advertisement distributed in a government-held constituency announcing a fundraising dinner that includes an image of the twin towers of the World Trade Centre in flames and refers to a pig roast.
First Nations rally on Parliament Hill against HST
Dozens of First Nations protestors gathered on Parliament Hill Wednesday to rally against the harmonized sales tax, saying it violates their treaty and constitutional rights.
Seal-meat loin on MPs' lunch menu
MPs and senators from across the political spectrum enjoyed a special lunch Wednesday featuring Canada's best-known furry sea mammal - the seal.
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