03.07.2009

With a bow and a hand-shake, Canada welcomes Japanese emperor

OTTAWA - Foreign Minister Lawrence Cannon and International Co-operation Minister Bev Oda were prepared to bow as the 125th holder of Japan's Chrysanthemum Throne disembarked from his plane Friday afternoon.

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03.07.2009

Canadians from all walks of life pay final respects to 25th Gov.-Gen.

MEMRAMCOOK, N.B. - Canadians from all walks of life, among them some of the country's best-known politicians, paid their final respects Friday to Romeo LeBlanc, Canada's 25th governor general.

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03.07.2009

Most Asian markets sag modestly on grim US jobs report; Europeans shares open lower

HONG KONG - Most Asian markets fell Friday as a weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs report signalled more pain ahead for the world's largest economy. European stocks also weakened in early trade.

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