November 29, 2004

Bush's beef Financial Times - George W. Bush will receive a none too subtle diplomatic message from Paul Martin, Canada's prime minister, tonight when he sits down to dinner. 9:22:21 PM

Gay CPP benefits endorsed Winnipeg Sun -Denying millions of dollars worth of retroactive pension payments to widowed gays and lesbians is an irrational and unconstitutional violation of their rights and Ottawa's commitment to equality, Ontario's highest court ruled yesterday. 9:18:30 PM

Canada urged to stay tough on Iran London Free Press - Canada must not cower in the face of threats from Iran over the murder case of Zahra Kazemi, says the slain photojournalist's son. 9:16:50 PM

France Admits Firing on Ivory Coast Protest. French troops fired on Ivorian crowds, Paris says.  French soldiers opened fire on crowds of angry youths during days of mob violence and looting in Ivory Coast earlier this month, French Defence Minister Michele Alliot-Marie said. [Little Green Footballs] 9:07:52 PM