Former Cdn PM Jean Chretien Receives Order of Merit from Queen

Former Prime Minister of Canada Jean Chretien, a.k.a. "The Little Guy from Shawinigan" was appointed to the Order of Merit by Queen Elizabeth II.  This award places him among the inclusive ranks of Albert...

US President Obama Discussed G20 London Summit

President Obama held a press conference hours after the G20 Summit was adjourned on Apr. 2, to discuss the results with the international press before engaging in the Q&A with the reporters. He discussed the...

Australia Pledges $10 Million in Aid to Zimbabwe

Every now and then I'll hear something in the news that makes me proud that I am from Australia.  Today Australia is pledging aid and money to those less fortunate in Zimbabwe. Australia has an embassy in...

Army launches probe over Prince Harry racism row

The Prince Harry racism row is generating plenty of headlines in the UK today, with many pointing out that any other officer using such terms would be asked to resign. The British army has launched an...

Condoleezza Rice plays piano for Queen at palace

US secretary of state Condoleeza Rice, who is also a classically trained pianist, played piano for the Queen at Buckingham Palace yesterday as a farewell gesture." Outgoing U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice...