Topic: Canada

Mexico sends troops to border city in bid to control drug violence

The buildup in Ciudad Juárez, an entry point for drug smuggling on the US border, is meant to stop vicious fighting between drug cartels.

USA

Letters to the Editor

Readers write about being more open to different religious beliefs, why tar sands oil is no better than any other kind of oil, different kinds of theft, and why art is an integral part of everyone's life.

Benedict Arnold’s Navy

California moves to hold onto Hollywood

Its new budget offers tax credits to halt the exodus of film and TV production from the state.

Letters to the Editor

Readers write about facts about Russia and Iran, how China can improve its human rights, and what the US and Canada can learn from the EU's example.

China's buying spree in global fire sale

This month China bought stakes in French, Canadian, and Australian firms.

Canadian churches take up cause of five Guantánamo detainees

The churches have applied to help the men – who cannot be safely returned home – resettle as refugees in Canada.

In Canada, Obama gets warm welcome – and tips on managing an economy

The country has seen no major banks fail. Debt levels are low and foreclosures pale in comparison with those of the US.

China, taking advantage of global recession, goes on a buying spree

China's government is bargain-hunting internationally as the financial crisis pushes down prices of energy resources and assets.

Obama off to Canada to tighten ties

In Canada, the president's first foreign destination, the focus will be on rebuilding a deep alliance. Differences loom however, on climate change, protectionism, and troops in Afghanistan.

USA

To connect with ‘real people,’ Obama veers out of the Beltway

For the first two weeks of his presidency, he holed up in Washington. Now, he’s crisscrossing the US.

America's future wind web?

Wind power could feed 20 percent of the US energy diet. But first, the country needs a new energy network.

Automatic photos at your bird feeder

Love to watch birds? You need the BirdCam.

Obama's trip to Canada will highlight differences on Afghanistan

A Comrade Lost and Found

Journalist Jan Wong chases through modern China in pursuit of a comrade whose life she may have ruined in the Maoist era.

Cellphone banking takes Kenya by storm

Less than two years after introducing mobile banking, M-Pesa has registered one-sixth of the population as customers and moves more than $4 million each day.

Twitter’s secret: the law of unintended consequences

How 'tweet nothings' became a $250 million cultural phenomenon

A plan for romance: Have cookies on hand.

The teens took a sudden interest in learning how to bake Valentine's Day treats.

The Great Backyard Bird Count

It's easy to participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count, Feb. 13-16.

Inuit sled dog controversy brings troubled past to light

A commission is investigating charges that Canada's federal police killed thousands of dogs in the 1950s and '60s.

Global warming's pitch: Go North, young bird

China faces unprecedented UN human rights scrutiny

An examination of China's record in Geneva Monday will test the country's willingness to answer international criticism.

Does 'buy American' send the wrong message?

An economic stimulus package clause raises concerns of repercussions by US trading partners.