Mesa, Ariz., is 1,000th city to sign Conference of Mayors' climate change agreementOctober 2nd, 2009 Mesa, Ariz., is 1,000th signer for climate changeSEATTLE — Mesa, Ariz., is the 1,000th city to sign the U.S. Conference of Mayors' climate change agreement.
Canadian PM won't say yes to extending Afghan mission if Obama asks him toSeptember 14th, 2009 Canadian PM says he won't extend Afghan missionTORONTO — Canada will not extend its mission in Afghanistan even if President Barack Obama asks him to when the countries' leaders meet this week, Prime Minister Stephen Harper's office said Monday. Harper spokesman Dimitri Soudas reiterated in a briefing Monday that Canada will withdraw its troops in 2011.
Obama: Canada trade unhurt by 'Buy American' law, restates opposition to stimulus provisionAugust 10th, 2009 Obama: Canada trade unhurt by 'Buy American' lawGUADALAJARA, Mexico —President Barack Obama says controversial "buy American" provisions in the U.S. stimulus package have not endangered trade with Canada.
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper to visit the White House Sept. 16August 7th, 2009 Canada's PM to visit White HouseTORONTO — Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper will visit the White House next month to meet with President Barack Obama. Harper spokesman Dimitri Soudas said Friday that Harper has accepted an invitation to visit the White House on Sept.
Canada close to procurement deal from US companies in response to 'Buy American' rulesJuly 22nd, 2009 Canada close to procurement deal from US companiesTORONTO — Several Canadian provinces are close to signing a deal that would open up public procurement more broadly to both Canadian and U.S. firms in reaction to "buy American" rules, Canada's trade minister said Wednesday.
Honduras suspended from Organisation of American StatesJuly 5th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The Organisation of American States (OAS) voted to suspend Honduras from the group late Saturday as diplomatic efforts failed to overturn a coup that ousted President Manuel Zelaya one week ago. The resolution immediately suspending the de facto government of Roberto Micheletti was approved unanimously by 33 member nations - with the exception of Honduras, which was barred from voting - during a special session of the OAS general assembly in Washington.
Mexico releases 3 mayors detained in sweep of officials suspected of ties to drug cartelJune 30th, 2009 Mexico frees 3 mayors held for alleged drug tiesMORELIA, Mexico — Federal prosecutors released three of the 10 Mexican mayors arrested last month in an unprecedented sweep of elected officials accused of protecting a drug cartel, authorities said Monday. The mayors of the western towns of Coahuayana, Buenavista and Aquila were let go after spending more than a month in jail, the federal Attorney General's Office said in a statement.
Mayors intend to accept White House invitation to meet following national conferenceJune 15th, 2009 Mayors intend to accept White House invitationPROVIDENCE, R.I. — Officials from the U.S.
AP source: North Korea may be preparing for 3rd nuclear test as UN takes up resolutionJune 12th, 2009 AP source: NKorea may be prepping new nuclear testWASHINGTON — A U.S. government official says North Korea may be preparing for its third nuclear test as the United Nations considers new sanctions on the dictatorship for conducting an underground nuclear explosion in May.
US defense secretary sees no sign N. Korea is prepared to retaliate for UN sanctionsJune 11th, 2009 Gates: No sign N. Korea is prepared to retaliateBRUSSELS, Belgium — U.S.
US trading partners raise alarm about protectionism, Obama administration promises opennessJune 8th, 2009 US trading partners complain about protectionismWASHINGTON — The United States' largest trading partners are warning that protectionist moves by Congress could poison global trade relations, despite President Barack Obama's assurances that he wants to keep U.S. markets open.
Canadian mayors pass resolution to shut out US bidders from local city contractsJune 6th, 2009 Canada passes "Buy Canada" type resolutionWHISTLER, British Columbia — Canadian mayors passed a resolution Saturday that would potentially shut out U.S. bidders from city contracts in response to the U.S.
Canada interested in new US free trade agreement that would open up local government contractsJune 5th, 2009 Canada interested in new US free trade dealTORONTO — Canada is interested in a free trade deal with the United States that would open up local government procurements to both countries. The interest comes as Canadian companies continue to report difficulties in winning government contracts in U.S states and cities because of "Buy American" provisions in President Barack Obama's stimulus bill.
Taliban kill four Canadian soldiers in AfghanistanMarch 21st, 2009 TORONTO - Four Canadian soldiers have been killed and eight injured in attacks by the Taliban near Kandahar in Afghanistan. The soldiers were killed in two separate attacks triggered by improvised explosive devices (IEDs) planted by the insurgents Friday, reports said.
Bosch to suspend production to avoid inventory build-upJanuary 8th, 2009 BANGALORE - Leading automotive and industrial major Bosch Ltd will suspend production from Saturday to avoid building inventory, the company said Friday. In a notification to the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), the listed German subsidiary said it would suspend manufacturing of starters and generators at its Naganathapura plant on the outskirts of Bangalore for 21 days from Jan 10.
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