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Minister Kenney's visit to France, India, China, and the Philippines to focus on greater international cooperation on shared immigration concerns
Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney leaves tomorrow for an official visit to Europe and Asia.
Government of Canada News | 47 minutes ago | comment? | recommend
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Bangladeshi major sacked over cough syrup
DHAKA, Bangladesh, Sept. 3 (UPI) -- A Bangladeshi army major has been discharged and sentenced to a year in prison for selling hundreds of bottles of illegal Phensedyl cough syrup. Bangladesh - Dhaka - Asia - Government - Embassies and Consulates
United Press International | 1 hour, 48 minutes ago | comment? | recommend
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Blast kills at least nine at Quetta rally
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, Sept. 3 (UPI) -- A suicide attack at a Youm-al-Quds rally in Quetta, Pakistan, killed at least nine people and wounded more than 50 others Friday, officials said. Pakistan - Quetta - Suicide attack - Asia - Quds Day
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AI says expelled Sri Lankans tortured
SYDNEY, Sept. 3 (UPI) -- Three Sri Lankans expelled by Australia were tortured, Amnesty International said. Amnesty International - Sri Lanka - Asia - Human Rights and Liberties - Sri Lankan
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Penspen Engineering Recieves Queen's Award After Growing 400% In Five Years
The Penspen Engineering Group has been awarded the Queen’s Enterprise Award: International Trade 2010 after increasing its exports over 90% to £75 million in the last three years and expanding over 400 % since 2005.The Penspen Engineering Group has been awarded the Queen’s Enterpr ... more »
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Deadly bomb blast rocks rally in Pakistan
A blast rocked a rally held to express solidarity with the Palestinian people in Pakistan's southwestern city of Quetta on Friday, causing several casualties, media reports said. Pakistan - Quetta - Asia - Balochistan - Government
MSNBC.com | 3 hours, 53 minutes ago | comment? | recommend
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World Stocks Rise Ahead of US Employment Report
World stock markets post moderate gains ahead of report on US employment Business - Investing - Stocks and Bonds - Equities - Asia
ABC News | 4 hours, 27 minutes ago | comment? | recommend
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Gates Says US Making Progress in Afghan War
Gates visits US outpost in Afghanistan, sees signs of progress in effort against insurgents Afghanistan - War in Afghanistan - Asia - Hamid Karzai - United States
ABC News | 4 hours, 42 minutes ago | comment? | recommend
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Asia stocks rise on slight improvement in US data
In this Sept. 1, 2010 photo, traders and specialists work the trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange, in New York. (AP Photo/David Karp)
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Oil falls below $75 ahead of US jobs report
BANGKOK (AP) - Oil prices fell below $75 a barrel Friday in Asia as investors awaited a report on U.S. employment that will influence guesses about the strength of future energy demand from the No. 1 economy.
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