Is the Dollar Dying a Slow Death?

The value of the greenback has resumed its downward spiral, but don't count out the world's reserve currency yet

Published: 1 day, 6 hours ago

Provided by: Time Magazine

Swine Flu Panic in Ukraine: Crisis or Political Ploy?

Ukraine has implemented harsh measures to prevent the spread of H1N1,closing schools and banning public gatherings. But are politicians fightinga virus -- or preparing for a tough presidential campaign?

Published: 1 day, 6 hours ago

Provided by: Time Magazine

Zelaya-Micheletti Honduras Deal Risks Trouble for Obama

As rival claimants on the presidency remain at odds over what they've 
agreed, the U.S. risks being seen in the region as having accepted a coup

Published: 1 day, 6 hours ago

Provided by: Time Magazine

Supreme Court's malicious prosecution decision due

A Saskatchewan lawsuit over a malicious prosecution that has caught the attention of government lawyers across the country will be decided Friday morning by the Supreme Court of Canada.

Published: 1 day, 8 hours ago

Provided by: CBC - Canadian Broadcasting Centre

Gun registry queries by police jumped last year: report

The number of police officers using the firearms registry jumped last year, according to a report prepared by the RCMP.

Published: 1 day, 8 hours ago

Provided by: CBC - Canadian Broadcasting Centre

Duffy blasts NDP MP as 'faker'

Conservative Senator Mike Duffy calls MP Peter Stoffer a "faker" after the New Democrat releases a report questioning the expenses of new Tory senators.

Published: 1 day, 8 hours ago

Provided by: CBC - Canadian Broadcasting Centre

Foot that washed ashore identified

The B.C. coroner has used DNA to identify a foot that washed up on shore on the Fraser River last month as belonging to a dead man from the Vancouver area.

Published: 1 day, 8 hours ago

Provided by: CBC - Canadian Broadcasting Centre

Shooter at Texas army base kills 12

A U.S. military officer is in custody after 12 people were killed and 32 were wounded in a shooting rampage at an army base in Fort Hood, Texas. The suspect was shot multiple times but is in stable condition.

Published: 1 day, 8 hours ago

Provided by: CBC - Canadian Broadcasting Centre

Cops: Pair stole 1,000 bags at airport

Locked safes, medical equipment and clothing piled from floor to ceiling were among the hoards of personal belongings sorted by police on Thursday after a couple was arrested on charges they stole luggage at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

Published: 1 day, 8 hours ago

Provided by: MSNBC

Abbas rejects reelection bid

JERUSALEM -- Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, citing dismay over the progress of U.S.-brokered peace initiatives, said Thursday that he does not want to run for reelection when his term ends in January, potentially upending the Obama administration's strategy for the region.

Published: 1 day, 9 hours ago

Provided by: Washington Post