June 28, 2004

Martin wins minority government CBC.ca - Prime Minister Paul Martin and his Liberals have survived a near-death experience to win a minority government – Canada's first in 25 years.       10:17:26 PM

US military denies al-Zarqawi in custody CTV, Canada - The US military is denying that it had captured the most wanted militant in Iraq, Abu Musab al-Zarqawi.   4:04:38 PM

Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi In surprise move, US transfers sovereignty to Iraqi gov't ahead ... CBC News, Canada - The US-led coalition transferred sovereignty to an interim Iraqi government two days early Monday in a surprise move that apparently caught insurgents off guard, averting a feared campaign of attacks to sabotage the highly symbolic step toward self-rule.  "We welcome Iraq’s steps to take its rightful place with sovereignty and honor among the free nations of the world.  Sincerely, L. Paul Bremer, ex-administrator of the Coalition Provisional Authority." 10:08:57 AM