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- Bob Rae quits as MP in 'very emotional' decision June 19, 2013Bob Rae, who has represented the Toronto Centre riding for the Liberals since 2008, is stepping down as a Member of Parliament to devote more time to his work as a negotiator for First Nations in Northern Ontario.
- Wednesdays with @Kady replay: House off for now, Rae gone for good June 19, 2013A flurry of sudden deal-making has sprung MPs from a grumpy House of Commons a few days early. Replay Kady O'Malley's final "people's caucus" to sum things up as the summer break begins.
- MPs take stock as they wrap up Commons' spring sitting June 19, 2013The NDP and Liberals held their final caucus meetings today before the summer break and Conservative House leader Peter Van Loan is holding a news conference to highlight what got accomplished in the last few months.
- Canada joining Brazilian-led peacekeeping mission in Haiti June 19, 2013A small platoon of Canadian troops are about to join a peacekeeping operation in Haiti under the command of Brazilian forces, in a long-delayed mission that has been kept inexplicably low on the political radar.
- Wearing a mask at a riot is now a crime June 19, 2013The bill that bans the wearing of masks or disguises during a riot or unlawful assembly became one of Canada's newest laws today.
- Tory MP fined $155 for driving through Hill security stop June 19, 2013Less than a week after Tories attacked NDP Leader Tom Mulcair for failing to stop for the RCMP on Parliament Hill, Conservative MP Eve Adams was caught and fined by security for reportedly talking on her cellphone as she drove through a checkpoint.
- Half of First Nations children live in poverty June 19, 2013Half of status First Nations children in Canada live in poverty, a troubling figure that jumps to nearly two-thirds in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, says a newly released report.
- Poloz urges 'stability and patience' in 1st public speech June 19, 2013In his first public remarks since being named governor of the Bank of Canada, Stephen Poloz said the central bank will keep its focus trained squarely on keeping inflation in check.
- Senate scandal taking toll on Harper image, poll suggests June 19, 2013An exclusive poll by Nanos Research for CBC News Network's Power & Politics suggests Prime Minister Stephen Harper may be paying a political price for his handling of the controversy over a $90,000 cheque written by his former chief of staff to pay Senator Mike Duffy's wrongly claimed expenses.
- Most groups don't want return of Trudeau speaking fees June 18, 2013Most of the 17 charitable and other organizations that have paid speaking fees to Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau during his time as an MP say they aren't interested in having their fees returned, despite Trudeau's offer on the weekend to reimburse any organization unhappy with his services.
Reuters
- U.S. talks with Taliban likely to take place within 'next few days': U.S. official June 19, 2013WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. talks with the Taliban are likely to be held within the "next few days" in Qatar, a senior U.S. official said on Wednesday, after delays caused by tensions over the naming of a new Taliban office in the capital, Doha.
- Budget cuts hit security checks for defense contractors June 19, 2013WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A budget shortfall has forced a Pentagon security unit to sharply cut back on regular investigations used to update security clearances for defense contractor employees.
- Murkowski becomes third Republican U.S. senator to back gay marriage June 19, 2013ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska publicly backed gay marriage on Wednesday, becoming the third Republican senator to do so as she spoke out ahead of potentially landmark rulings from the Supreme Court on the issue.
- Housing recovery to 'accelerate' U.S. economy: Summers June 19, 2013JERUSALEM (Reuters) - A recovery in the housing market and strong growth in consumer wealth will help jump-start the U.S. economy later in 2013, said Larry Summers, a former adviser to President Barack Obama.
- As Tea Party rallies, FBI says IRS probe a top priority June 19, 2013WASHINGTON (Reuters) - More than a dozen FBI agents are assigned to a criminal probe into Internal Revenue Service scrutiny of conservative political groups, FBI Director Robert Mueller said on Wednesday.
- Backers of immigration reform embrace upbeat economic assessment June 19, 2013WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Backers of a landmark immigration bill voiced confidence on Wednesday that it will pass the U.S. Senate as early as next week, propelled by new evidence that the sweeping legislation would boost the economy and help narrow the government's budget deficit.
- Obama defends U.S. intelligence strategy in wary Berlin June 19, 2013BERLIN (Reuters) - President Barack Obama defended U.S. anti-terrorism tactics on a visit to Berlin on Wednesday, telling wary Germans Washington was not spying on the emails of ordinary citizens and promising to step up efforts to close the Guantanamo Bay prison.
- Obama says U.S. 'will do more' to fight climate change June 19, 2013BERLIN (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Wednesday the United States understood it had to do more to fight climate change and he pledged that more action was coming.
- Obama challenges Russia to agree to deeper nuclear weapon cuts June 19, 2013BERLIN (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama used a speech in Berlin on Wednesday to call on Russia to revive the push for a world without nuclear weapons, offering to cut deployed nuclear arsenals by a third, but Moscow immediately poured scorn on his proposal.
- New 'Obamacare' exchanges could miss enrollment deadline - GAO June 19, 2013(Reuters) - New health insurance exchanges being set up by the federal government in more than 30 states under President Barack Obama's 2010 healthcare overhaul could miss an October 1 deadline for open enrollment, a government report said on Wednesday.
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- First lady, girls chow down with Bono June 19, 2013The first lady and girls take in Ireland's sights and find time to grab a bite with U2's Bono. Erin McLaughlin reports.
- On Syria, G8 leaders call for movement June 18, 2013The Group of Eight leaders meeting in Northern Ireland on Tuesday called for an international conference on the ongoing crisis in Syria to be held "as soon as possible" but offered little new that might end the civil war there.
- Shifting IRS polls contradict key deposition June 19, 2013Roughly half of all Americans now think the White House was behind the Internal Revenue Service decision to target conservative political groups -- a growing belief at odds with information recently provided to CNN by congressional investigators.
- Bergen: What U.S. learned from listening in on terror group calls June 19, 2013Peter Bergen says Americans will have to decide if the yield of NSA-monitored calls justifies the invasion of privacy
- Obama wants to cut nukes June 19, 2013President Barack Obama will call for up to a one-third cut in nuclear warheads by the United States and Russia during a speech in Berlin on Wednesday, a senior administration official said.
- Senators seek new compromise June 19, 2013A bipartisan group of senators is scrambling to reach a fresh compromise they hope can propel a proposal to overhaul U.S. immigration policy toward passage in that chamber and provide momentum heading into the Republican-controlled House.
- Shifting polls contradict deposition June 19, 2013Roughly half of all Americans now think the White House was behind the Internal Revenue Service decision to target conservative political groups -- a growing belief at odds with information recently provided to CNN by congressional investigators.
- Senate negotiators seek new compromise on immigration June 19, 2013A bipartisan group of senators is scrambling to reach a fresh compromise they hope can propel a proposal to overhaul U.S. immigration policy toward passage in that chamber and provide momentum heading into the Republican-controlled House.
- Whistle-blower says he was targeted by IRS June 19, 2013P. Jeffrey Black bumped up against his bosses in the Federal Air Marshal Service, eventually becoming a whistle-blower and testifying to a closed-door congressional hearing before his retirement in 2010.
- 5 things about Frederick Douglass June 19, 2013When a 7-foot bronze statue of 19th century abolitionist Frederick Douglass is unveiled at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, the event will honor a figure whose political legacy looms large but whose personal life is lesser known.
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- US denies talks planned with Taliban June 19, 2013State Department denies scheduled meeting hours after Afghan president threatened to boycott peace talks with Taliban.
- Protests continue in Brazil for third day June 19, 2013President acknowledges demonstrators' grievances as thousands hold rallies over poor governance, high prices and graft.
- Gun battle at UN compound in Mogadishu ends June 19, 2013Somali and African Union forces regain control of compound in Somali capital after attack kills at least 15 people.
- Obama pledges reduction in nuclear stockpiles June 19, 2013US president renews call to reduce number of nuclear weapons held by Russia and US by one-third.
- Flood death toll in Indian hilly states climb June 19, 2013At least 130 people killed and thousands displaced after torrential rains devastate two states in northern India.
- Global refugee numbers at 19-year high June 19, 2013UN's refugee agency says 45.2 million people remain displaced from their homes due to worldwide conflicts.
- FBI admits to using surveillance drones in US June 19, 2013FBI chief tells Senate panel that Bureau has used drones over US soil, and that it is working on drone guidelines.
- Italian fashion duo convicted of tax evasion June 19, 2013Designers Dolce and Gabbana handed down suspended jail sentence of 18 months for hiding income from authorities.
- UAE charges 30 over 'Muslim Brotherhood ties' June 19, 2013Gulf state charges group of Egyptians and Emiratis for setting up illegal branch of Egyptian Islamist group.
- China executes ex-official for raping minors June 19, 2013Former official of the Communist Party's Yongcheng branch executed after being convicted of raping 11 underage girls.
