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Nanos says Canadians want jobs before jets
The pollster tells the Globe's Carys Mills that Canadians are not all that interested in military spending and would rather see the economy strengthened first
Why NATO wants the Afghan conflict to just go away
The Globe's Campbell Clark explains why Ottawa and the rest of NATO leaders are eager to have the Afghanistan conflict wind down, and the sooner, the better.
No military involvement in Afghanistan past 2014: Harper
Prime Minister Stephen Harper says there will be no Canadian boots on the ground in Afghanistan after 2014. But he says Canada will continue to financially support the Afghan military.
Stephen Harper at the G8 summit
Canadian PM joins G8 leaders at Camp David to mull over debt crisis in Europe
Nazanin Afshin-Jam on her new book
Nazanin Afshin-Jam talks about her soon-to-be released book, which describes her successful campaign to overturn the death sentence of another young Iranian named Nazanin.
Nude portrait of Harper makes a stir
It's Stephen Harper as you've never seen him before. A Kingston artist has painted a cheeky portrait of the prime minister reclining in all his glory.
Mulcair's oil sands gambit is high risk, high reward
Pollster Nik Nanos tells the Globe's Gloria Galloway that even if the NDP's criticism of the oil sands and the petro-loonie upsets the West, he stands to gain much more if it translates into gains in Ontario and Quebec
Closing arguments delivered in Edwards corruption trial
With only 2 hours allotted to each side to make closing arguments Thursday, prosecutors and defence lawyers neared the end of a month-long trial into whether former presidential candidate John Edwards violated campaign finance laws.
John Ibbitson: The only criticism Stephen Harper listens to
According the Globe's Ottawa Bureau chief, the Prime Minister's mind is often swayed by the rumblings of the Tory base. And in the case if Bill C30, their displeasure means the legislation will never see the light of day.
Harper urges caution despite positive jobs numbers
Despite a couple of months of positive job creation numbers for Canada, the prime minister says it's no time to become complacent. Statistics Canada says the economy pumped out more than 58,000 new jobs in April.
Why Harper's budget bill is good for the NDP
Pollster Nik Nanos explains to The Globe's Gloria Galloway that the breadth and scope of the Tories massive omnibus budget bill has made Canadians sit up and take notice and gave the opposition a rallying point.
Nik Wallenda walks across Baltimore harbour
Nik Wallenda successfully walked across Baltimore's Inner Harbor on a tightrope Wednesday. It's part of a campaign to promote the summer opening of the Ripley's Believe It or Not! museum.
Model steals spotlight during Mexican presidential debate
A model wearing a gown with a plunging neckline grabbed the lion's share of attention after the first televised debate of the Mexican presidential campaign. Days later, the reaction around the country was mixed.
John Ibbitson takes a look inside Harper's omnibus budget bill
There's a lot more to the Conservatives' sweeping legislative behemoth than passing legislation. The Globe's Ottawa bureau chief says it speaks to the increasing concentration of power in the PMO and the erosion of Parliament
Ottawa welcomes Israeli president
Prime Minister Stephen Harper met with Israeli President Shimon Peres in Ottawa Monday. Peres says Israel is committed to a future of peace and prosperity and that Canada has remained a source of support in that pursuit.
Obama makes first official campaign stop
President Obama kicks off his re-election bid, making his first official campaign stop in the battleground state of Ohio.
New navy monument dedicated in Ottawa
A towering white marble monument honouring Canada's navy was unveiled in Ottawa Thursday. Prime Minister Stephen Harper says the navy's full story should be told and understood.
McGuinty and Ghiz to be premiers-in-law
Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty's son has announced his engagement to PEI Premier Robert Ghiz's sister. In a meeting between the two premiers, Ghiz joked the engagement is a McGuinty conspiracy.
Nik Nanos's birthday wishes for Tory majority, NDP opposition
On the first anniversary of the Harper majority, pollster Nik Nanos says the Tories are celebrating mutedly, while the Opposition NDP are riding a wave of good cheer.
Harper denies special treatment for Conrad Black
Prime Minster Stephen Harper says Conrad Black's admittance to Canada bears no gain to the government. The comments come after NDP leader Tom Mulcair accused Harper of giving Black special treatment.
Harper celebrates first anniversary of majority rule
Prime Minister Stephen Harper received a standing ovation from his fellow Tories on the first anniversary of his majority election win. Harper says his government still has a lot of work to do.
U.S. Special Forces hunt for Joseph Kony
U.S. Special Forces are now teaming up with African troops in the hunt for Joseph Kony, one of the world's most wanted warlords and the subject of a recent viral video campaign.
Harper won't support Tory MP's rights-of-unborn bill
The prime minister says he'll be voting against a backbench Tory MP's motion on the definition of a human being.
Obama signals start of campaign
His opponent now clear, President Obama is set to officially hit the campaign trail, though Republicans complain he's already been in re-election mode for months.
The political cost of Bev Oda's orange juice
Pollster Nik Nanos tells The Globe's Gloria Galloway the public is more outaged by the minister's spending than the F-35 affair because the extravagance is on items they can relate to
Sources: Gingrich to end presidential campaign
Two advisers to Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich say he will formally end is campaign next Tuesday and will likely to endorse Mitt Romney.
Rogue page protests Wildrose leader
The two main rivals in the Alberta election campaign have cast their ballots. PC Leader Alison Redford voted in Calgary, while Wildrose party leader Danielle Smith encountered the rogue Ottawa page Brigette DePape protesting
Rubio Joins Romney on the Campaign Trail
Republican Mitt Romney wouldn't talk about running mates Monday in Aston, Pennsylvania. He said he's just starting the process of identifying a vice presidential candidate, and is working with his attorneys and accountants.
NDP MP Brosseau's whirlwind year
NDP MP Ruth Ellen Brosseau says she is getting a handle on her job after a crazy year. Brosseau caused a stir for not setting foot in the riding during last year's election campaign, instead holidaying in Las Vegas.
Alberta leaders make final plea for votes
Alberta Premier Alison Redford and Wildrose leader Danielle Smith wrapped up their election campaigns Sunday. Redford said she's optimistic about her party's chances, while Smith accused the Tories of fearmongering
