Nova Scotia

McCain says he enjoyed reading Palin's book, downplays tension between campaign aides

Sarah Palin Draws Thousands To Book Signing In Grand Rapids ROB GILLIES Associated Press Writer HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (AP) — U.S. Sen. John McCain said Saturday that he enjoyed reading running mate Sarah Palin's new memoir and...

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West has just 'one shot' left in Afghanistan

Military efforts must show progress by 2011, say Rick Hillier and John McCain Gen. Rick Hillier says change must occur in the next 18 months. Canada's former chief of defence staff says U.S. President Barack Obama, that wizard...

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POLITICS: Realities Collide at Halifax "War Conference"

HALIFAX, Canada, Nov 22 (IPS) - While the world's top military elites gather inside a fortified hotel to discuss NATO's future, protesters question the organisation's legitimacy, secrecy, and the lack of democratic debate about...

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Swiss police: man attacked by bear in park BERN, Switzerland (AP) -- A bear has attacked a man who entered its enclosure at a new park in Switzerland, and a policeman opened fire on the animal to defend the intruder. Police say...

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McCain: ‘I enjoyed’ Palin's book

‘I enjoyed’ Palin memoir, Sen. McCain says 'In campaigns there's always tension,’ he says of her take on infighting Sarah Palin is joined by Sen. John McCain and her daughter Piper after her speech at the Republican National...

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McCain links political correctness to shootings (AP)

By ROB GILLIES, Associated Press Writer Rob Gillies, Associated Press Writer – 1 hr 1 min ago HALIFAX, Nova ScotiaSen. John McCain says he has no doubt that "political correctness" played a role in preventing concerns about...

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Pope Benedict appoints new bishop for troubled Nova Scotia diocese

HALIFAX, N.S. - The bishop appointed to oversee a Nova Scotia diocese tainted by sex abuse allegations and child pornography charges says he recognizes it will take time to bring people back to the embattled church. Bishop...

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Hillier says Obama's message could be key to Afghan debate

Whether Canadian troops stay or leave Afghanistan could largely depend on the eloquence of U.S. President Barack Obama and his ability to rally western nations, says former chief of defence staff Rick Hillier.

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Dacey earns second mixed curling title

Mark Dacey of Halifax is Canada’s mixed curling champion for a second time. Dacey skipped his Nova Scotia rink to the 2010 Canadian mixed curling championship, defeating Mark Bice of Sarnia, Ont., 7-5 in Saturday’s final.

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A member of the Halifax Police Department removes a protester ...

A member of the Halifax Police Department removes a protester from the grounds of the Westin Hotel in Halifax, Nova Scotia, November 21, 2009. They were protesting at the hotel because it is hosting the Halifax International...

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