May 7 2009

CAW says Canada issued ultimatum on new GM pact – Reuters


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CAW says Canada issued ultimatum on new GM pact
Reuters
TORONTO, May 7 (Reuters) – Canada has warned the Canadian Auto Workers that General Motors (GM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) would get no government aid and would likely liquidate its operations in the country if the union fails to make more contract …
CAW says Canada gives ultimatum on new GM pact Forbes
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May 7 2009

Pakistan says army will eliminate "terrorists" – Reuters


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Pakistan says army will eliminate "terrorists"
Reuters
By Junaid Khan MINGORA, Pakistan, May 7 (Reuters) – Pakistan's government ordered the army to eliminate militants on Thursday, setting the stage for a major offensive against Taliban fighters battling security forces in a northwestern valley.
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May 7 2009

Library Groups Voice Concerns About Google Books

Library associations are warning that a settlement in a lawsuit brought against Google by authors and publishers could threaten “fundamental library values of access, equity, privacy, and intellectual freedom.” The groups, which represent more than 139,000 U.S. libraries, argue that the agreement could leave Google too powerful in the…


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May 7 2009

Comrades bid farewell to soldier found dead at Afghan base – Canada.com


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Comrades bid farewell to soldier found dead at Afghan base
Canada.com
By Brian Hutchinson, Canwest News ServiceApril 26, 2009 KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan — Maj. Michelle Mendes had barely returned to Kandahar for a second tour of duty when she was found dead in her sleeping quarters Thursday afternoon.
Four in 10 say end Afghan mission early: poll The Canadian Press
Harper makes surprise visit to Afghanistan CBC.ca
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May 7 2009

Chrysler factories in US, Canada to shutter – Canada.com


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Chrysler factories in US, Canada to shutter
Canada.com
By Nicolas Van Praet, Financial PostMay 2, 2009 A Chrysler Canada worker installs instrument panels on the Trim Line at Windsor Assembly Plant.
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May 7 2009

Tories, NDP demand labour minister resign over Ruby Dhalla nanny … – The Canadian Press


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Tories, NDP demand labour minister resign over Ruby Dhalla nanny …
The Canadian Press
TORONTO – Ontario's opposition parties joined forces Thursday to demand Labour Minister Peter Fonseca resign for not investigating complaints by two women employed by Liberal MP Ruby Dhalla's family.
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May 7 2009

Harper makes surprise visit to Afghanistan – CBC.ca


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Harper makes surprise visit to Afghanistan
CBC.ca
Prime Minister Stephen Harper addresses Canadian troops at Kandahar Airfield. He said Canada has played a leading role in improving the lives of Afghans since 2002.
Harper touts development projects in surprise Afghan visit Vancouver Sun
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May 7 2009

GM bankruptcy filing likely: Lewenza – Calgary Herald


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GM bankruptcy filing likely: Lewenza
Calgary Herald
A bankruptcy filing by General Motors on both sides of the border is likely even if company and union negotiations are successful in reaching new cost-cutting deals, Ken Lewenza, leader of the Canadian Auto Workers said, Thursday.
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May 7 2009

Bustle returns to Mexico streets – BBC News


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Bustle returns to Mexico streets
BBC News
High schools, universities, bars and nightclubs are reopening their doors in Mexico as restrictions are lifted following the outbreak of swine flu.
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May 7 2009

GM Posts a Quarterly Loss of $6 Billion – New York Times


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GM Posts a Quarterly Loss of Billion
New York Times – Nick Bunkley
By NICK BUNKLEY DETROIT – General Motors, which faces a June 1 deadline to cut debt and expenses or else file for bankruptcy protection, on Thursday said it lost billion in the first quarter.
Sales slump doubles losses at GM BBC News
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