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US and Singapore improve relations
[Straits Times]- The United States and Singapore have signed three agreements to improve relations between the two countries. The documents are said to lead to cooperative development projects. Both countries…
US pirate attack frees two aid workers
[IceNews]- A United States raid on Samali pirates has freed two aid workers. One was an American and one was Danish. The two were kidnapped three months ago. full story…
Canadian bank exec says US economy will never recover
[Canada.com]- The head of the Bank of Canada stated that in his opinion the United States economy will never completely recover. He is recommending that Canada should look to Asia…
China takes issue with US trade probe
[China Daily]- The Chinese government has stated that the ongoing investigation of exported wind towers could hurt cooperation in energy and industry with the United States. The probe was announced…
Obama to say no to Keystone pipeline permit
[Oklahoman]- Media outlets are now reporting the President Obama will reject the permit to build the Keystone pipeline. The pipeline was to be built from Alberta, Canada to the Texas…
Myanmar releases political prisoners to gain US favor
[Globe and Mail]- Myanmar’s government sent a message of its desire to improve relations by releasing many of the country’s most well known political prisoners. The hope is that the…
Subcommittee asks Homeland Security to monitor social media
[Baltimore Sun] Homeland Security was urged in a letter from top house-subcommittee members to monitor social media to identify security threats. Concerns exist that terrorists are using sites such as…
GM Leads U.S. Carmaker Gains in China
In spite of a slowdown in the Chinese market, General Motors and Ford have reached new highs in automobile sales in the Asian country. “Deliveries to Chinese dealers climbed 8.3…
Honduras: Government Looks to Venezuela for Aid
“In a communiqué released on Dec. 24, center-right Honduran president Porfirio (“Pepe”) Lobo Sosa said his government intended to have the country return to Petrocaribe, a program through which Venezuela…
Mexico goalkeeper arrested for helping kidnap gang
Former goalkeeper from the Mexico’s international soccer team Omar Ortiz was arrested for aiding a group of kidnappers. From a reuters.com story, “The 35-year-old Ortiz admitted helping to pick out…
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