February, 2005
Thursday, February 24, 2005
Canada Opts Out of Missle Defense Plan
Washington, USA - Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin said Thursday that his country would opt out of the contentious U.S. missile defense program, a move that is expected to please constituents at home but could further strain relations with Washington after Canada's opposition to the Iraq war.
Monday, February 21, 2005
UN refugee chief sys he resigned to help Annan
Dodging allegations of sexual harassment, Ruud Lubbers said yesterday that he resigned his post as high commissioner for refugees to spare United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan further grief.