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Canada ratifies cluster bomb convention after half decade of controversy

OTTAWA — The Harper government has ratified an international treaty to ban deadly cluster bombs, after more than half a …

China warns Parliament to back off hearing from Hong Kong democracy leader

OTTAWA — China is pressuring a committee of Parliament to rescind its invitation to the leader of Hong Kong’s democracy …

Canada opposes 15 Palestinian attempts to join United Nations treaties

OTTAWA — Canada has formally opposed Palestinian attempts to join 15 different United Nations treaties and conventions — a position …

Merkel thanks Harper, Obama for diplomatic support on Ukraine

OTTAWA — German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Monday night she is leaving North America having won support from the United …

Gates sees Canada as partner in putting women at top of world aid agenda

OTTAWA — Last year, the billionaire philanthropist Melinda Gates and her daughter spent two days living at a family farm …

Palestinians tell Canada to back Geneva Conventions meeting on Israel

OTTAWA — The top Palestinian diplomat in Canada says the Harper government should not have boycotted a United Nations conference …

Senate passes bill that infuriates Vietnam, sparking trade, investment warnings

OTTAWA—The Senate has passed an obscure private member’s bill from a Conservative senator that’s at the centre of a growing …

United Nations official praises Canada’s stand on human rights in Iran

OTTAWA — The United Nations Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Iran says Canada’s tough stand on the issue gives …

Son can’t sue Iran over mother’s torture death: Supreme Court

OTTAWA—The son of murdered Canadian photojournalist Zahra Kazemi does not have the right to sue the Iranian government over her …

Harper urged to use UN speech to push for progress on health of poor kids, moms

OTTAWA — The United Nations Children’s Fund is calling on Prime Minister Stephen Harper to use his coming speech at …

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