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Iran Ambitions Dominate as Netanyahu Heads to White House Talks With Obama

After Eliot Engel and Jerrold Nadler, two Democratic congressmen from New York, met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem last month, Engel’s wife summed it up:

Canada Retired Central Bankers Swap Suits for Bicycle Helmets at Carleton

Trading suits for bicycle helmets, retired Bank of Canada deputy governors are choosing to share office space, and their expertise, at Carleton University in the country’s capital.

Accidental Death Becomes Suicide When Insurers Dodge Payouts

Jane Pierce spent nine years struggling alongside her husband, Todd, as he fought cancer in his sinus cavity. The treatments were working. Then, in July 2009, Todd died in a fiery car crash. He was 46. That was the beginning of a whole new battle for Jane Pierce, this time with Todd’s life insurance company, MetLife Inc.

Cuba Fires Industries Minister for Inefficieny, Failure to Lure Investment

Cuban President Raul Castro replaced the island’s minister of basic industries, citing mismanagement and a failure to attract investment.

Canadians Want More Focus on Economy, Not Another Election, Harper Says

Canadians want the government to focus on the economic recovery and not a possible election, said Prime Minister Stephen Harper .

Harper Election Campaign May Get Boost From Canada Jobs Report Tomorrow

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper ’s election campaign may get a boost tomorrow from an employment report that is forecast to show a sixth straight monthly gain, bolstering his argument his Conservative Party is best at managing the economic recovery.

Harvard’s Ignatieff Returns to Classroom as Canada Liberals Seek Recovery

Canada’s once-dominant Liberals are searching for a political message and a leader to deliver it, as Michael Ignatieff stepped down as party head yesterday after taking them to their worst electoral defeat.

Harper Promises Family Tax Breaks in Bid for Canadian Majority Government

Prime Minister Stephen Harper targeted his first campaign pledge at Canadian families with children, as he seeks to boost support in a bid to form a majority government.

BHP May Fail to Save Potash Bid in Politicized Rebuff

BHP Billiton Ltd. may find Canada’s political climate too hostile to overturn the rejection of its $40 billion bid for Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. should it choose to appeal the decision.

EU Pits Alberta Beef Against Quebec Dairy Products in Canada Trade Talks

The European Union may refuse to open its market to more Canadian beef, pork and sweet corn unless Canada provides better access to its heavily protected dairy sector, a senior European diplomat said.

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Retail Sales in U.S. Decline by Most in Nine Months

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Gold Plunges to Lowest Since July 2011, Enters Bear Market

American Dream Eludes With Student Debt Burden: Mortgages

U.S. Stocks Drop as Retail Sales Fall, Commodities Tumble