National Defence delay on torture directive delay suggests internal snags

OTTAWA — The Defence Department has spent four years drafting a directive on foreign information-sharing — an ongoing delay that points to internal difficulties fleshing out...

Aquino accepts Binay’s resignation

Harper invites Muslim leaders to 24 Sussex to break the Ramadan fast on Monday

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Stephen Harper may have made Canadian history Monday night, inviting Muslim leaders to 24 Sussex to break the Ramadan fast. During the...

BC Liberals’ rule change protects staffers who destroy records

VICTORIA – Two days before last week’s disclosure about deleted FOI emails on the Highway of Tears, the BC Liberals changed the rules to protect staff...

Belmonte on Mar: Work double time to improve ratings

MANILA — Interior and Local Government Sec. Mar Roxas need to work double time to improve his ratings, stressing the possible anointment of President Benigno Aquino...

Drilon sees Pulse Asia survey to boost Aquino’s endorsement power

MANILA – Senate President Franklin Drilon on Monday said the improved trust ratings of President Benigno Aquino III will boost the President’s endorsement value in the...

Senate redemption lies in doing duty, defeating anti union bill: Tory senator

OTTAWA — Diane Bellemare is urging the discredited Senate to find redemption by doing its constitutional duty as the parliamentary chamber that represents the regions. The...

Canada and Russia’s deteriorating relationship: Five things to know

OTTAWA — Five things to know about the deteriorating Canada-Russia relationship: Northern Exposure — Tensions over Canada and Russia’s Arctic territorial ambitions have been brewing since...

Binay resigns from Aquino Cabinet being the ‘odd man out’

MANILA – Vice President Jejomar Binay sent a resignation letter to President Benigno Aquino III, quitting his position as the chief of the Housing and Urban...

Senator hires lawyer amid allegations of a relationship with a girl aged 16

OTTAWA — A senator facing published allegations that he had a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old girl that ended earlier this year has hired a lawyer....