Obama meets with security team on Afghanistan, hosts stargazing students at backyard outingOctober 7th, 2009 President meets with national security teamWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama continues a series of consultations on U.S. policy in Afghanistan and Pakistan on Wednesday, meeting this time with his national security team.
Obama: Canadian health care system works for Canada, wouldn't work for USAugust 10th, 2009 Obama: Canadian health system wouldn't fly in USGUADALAJARA, Mexico —President Barack Obama says Canada's government-run health care system works for Canada, but wouldn't work for the U.S. He warned Canadians that they will probably continue to get dragged into the debate over health care changes in the U.S.
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.
Obama to salute US problem-solving, non-Washington style, on TuesdayJune 30th, 2009 Obama to salute US problem-solving TuesdayWASHINGTON — So what's working when it comes to innovative problem solving around the country?
President Barack Obama on Tuesday will be highlighting nonprofit programs that are making a difference. The White House says the president will salute creative approaches and will discuss the importance of looking outside Washington for solutions.
Canadian PM says Canada had to bail out GM to keep jobs in the countryJune 1st, 2009 Canadian PM says country had to bail out GMTORONTO — Canada's prime minister says the country would have lost hundreds of thousands of jobs if it hadn't joined with the U.S. government in bailing out General Motors.
Obama's Day: President hosts Afghan, Pakistani leaders at White HouseMay 6th, 2009 Obama's Day: Meets with Afghan, Pakistani leadersWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama hosts a White House meeting with the presidents of Afghanistan and Pakistan, two neighboring nations where crucial U.S. security concerns are at stake.
Indian intrigues spoil Canadian cricket partyFebruary 26th, 2009 TORONTO - Indian intrigues are spoiling the party for Canadian cricket, declared the nation's first official sport last year amid much fanfare. The newly anointed national sport, which received a major setback early this month with the sacking of its Indian-born CEO Atul Ahuja, has been further jolted by the ouster of its number two man.
Obama wraps up first foreign visit to CanadaFebruary 21st, 2009 OTTAWA - Barack Obama wrapped up Thursday his seven-hour visit to Canada, the first foreign trip as US president, with pledging to work with Ottawa on global economic crisis and security issues. Obama held talks with Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, during which the two leaders expressed their committment for further cooperation in tackling the global economic crisis, climate change and terrorism.
Obama wraps up first foreign visit to CanadaFebruary 19th, 2009 OTTAWA - Barack Obama wrapped up Thursday his seven-hour visit to Canada, the first foreign trip as US president, with pledging to work with Ottawa on global economic crisis and security issues. Obama held talks with Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, during which the two leaders expressed their committment for further cooperation in tackling the global economic crisis, climate change and terrorism.
Obama wraps up first foreign visit to CanadaFebruary 19th, 2009 OTTAWA - Barack Obama wrapped up Thursday his seven-hour visit to Canada, the first foreign trip as US president, with pledging to work with Ottawa on global economic crisis and security issues. Obama held talks with Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, during which the two leaders expressed their committment for further cooperation in tackling the global economic crisis, climate change and terrorism.
Obama wraps up first foreign visit to CanadaFebruary 19th, 2009 OTTAWA - Barack Obama wrapped up Thursday his seven-hour visit to Canada, the first foreign trip as US president, with pledging to work with Ottawa on global economic crisis and security issues. Obama held talks with Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, during which the two leaders expressed their committment for further cooperation in tackling the global economic crisis, climate change and terrorism.
Obama in Canada for day-long 'working visit'February 18th, 2009 OTTAWA - US President Barack Obama landed in the Canadian capital Thursday to what has been described as his 'working visit' to its biggest trading partner up north. Obama was received at Ottawa airport by Canada's Black Governor General Michaelle Jean, Foreign Minister Lawrence Cannon and others.
Obama chooses Canada for first visit abroad as presidentJanuary 10th, 2009 TORONTO - Barack Obama will make his first trip abroad to Canada after taking oath as the US president Jan 20. Traditionally, American presidents have chosen neighbouring Canada for their first visit abroad after taking oath.
PM meets service chiefs to take stock of military situationDecember 25th, 2008 NEW DELHI - As Pakistan mobilized troops along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir and the international border with India , Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Friday assessed the security situation and the preparedness of the armed forces at a high level meeting with the three service chiefs. 'The three service chiefs briefed the prime minister about the security scenario and the preparedness of the armed forces,' a senior defence official said, speaking on condition of anonymity.
Cricket to have multi-city league in CanadaDecember 24th, 2008 TORONTO - Cricket, which once was the official sport of Canada, has staged a major comeback in the past 12 months. The Canadian government had recognized cricket as a national sport, with promises of federal funding.
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