Britain and Australia to boost defence ties
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain and Australia will increase ties on defence issues including cyber security and equipment programmes such as the BAE Systems-built Type 26 frigate, the British defence ministry said on Friday. Defence Secretary Philip Hammond was expected to sign a defence treaty with Australian Defence Minis ter Stephen Smith in the Australian city of Perth later on Friday, in which both countries will agree to explore collaborating on the Type 26. …
Saskatchewan leader urges Obama to approve Keystone XL pipeline
CALGARY, Alberta (Reuters) – The premier of Saskatchewan led 10 U.S. state governors on Thursday in urging President Barack Obama to approve T ransCanada Corp's contentious and long-delayed Keystone XL oil pipeline, citing energy-security benefits in both countries. Saskatchewan does not have the massive oil sands resources that neighboring Alberta does and which would move in large volumes to the southern United States in the proposed $5.3 billion conduit. But it does have some of the Bakken light oil reserves that would also be shipped. …
Government food price claims baffle Argentines
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) -- Six pesos a day. That's all it takes to eat in Argentina, at least according to the government.
Sunday, January 20, 2013
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