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Britain's foreign minister in Syria for talks on Lebanon, Iran and Middle East ... - The Canadian Press
He spoke on condition of anonymity, in line with departmental protocol. The official said Syria's role in the region "looks set to darken" and said its ...
January 27, 2011


1 year later: All still quiet on Salinger front - The Canadian Press
(The would-be biographer asked not to be identified, citing a desire, fitting for all things Salinger, for privacy.) Salinger died Jan. 27, 2010, at age 91, ...
January 26, 2011


Index - The Canadian Press
... she could be sidelined for a few weeks. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because Fernandez was planning to publicly announce her roster Tuesday.
January 25, 2011


Index - The Canadian Press
The person spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because the announcement had not yet been publicly made.
January 23, 2011


OF Andruw Jones to attempt to revive career with Yankees - The Canadian Press
The person spoke on condition of anonymity Thursday because the deal for the former star outfielder is subject to physical. Jones can earn additional ...
January 20, 2011


Person with knowledge of decision tells AP that Texans hire Herring as ... - The Canadian Press
The person confirmed the hiring to The Associated Press on Thursday on condition of anonymity because no official announcement had been made by the team. ...
January 20, 2011


Brazil to create nationwide disaster prevention and alert system - The Canadian Press
... following recent floods and landslides that killed nearly 750 people in mountain towns north of Rio de Janeiro, a government official said Thursday. ...
January 20, 2011


Caught on camera: Kenyan cops kill 3 unarmed suspects lying on ground in ... - The Canadian Press
"Suddenly there was gunfire everywhere, and the passengers in my vehicle were screaming," said the driver, who asked not to be identified for fear of ...
January 20, 2011


Lebanese troops tighten security as political crisis deepens - The Canadian Press
The official spoke on condition of anonymity in line with regulations. The Iranian-backed group Hezbollah toppled Western-backed Prime Minister Saad ...
January 20, 2011


Obama, Hu open state visit calling for mutual respect and co-operation - The Canadian Press
The official, speaking on the condition of anonymity to talk about the issue ahead of the formal announcement, said the deal will create 235000 jobs in the ...
January 19, 2011


Source: Flyers give three-year extension to general manager Paul Holmgren - The Canadian Press
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Tuesday because the extension has not yet been announced. ...
January 18, 2011


Tiny Tuvalu imposes emergency rule as protesters demand senior government ... - The Canadian Press
... of Tuvalu imposed emergency rule after protesters marching in the capital demanded the finance minister resign, a government official said Friday. ...
January 14, 2011


Index - The Canadian Press
The source, who requested anonymity, said Thursday Soriano must still pass a physical to complete the contract, which could be worth US$35 million.
January 14, 2011


Myanmar's ruling generals insist democracy is coming, but its people have long ... - The Canadian Press
"Nothing is immortal, even the generals," said a young journalist in Mandalay, who asked that his name not be used. "But I think people have given up hope ...
November 17, 2010


China orders tighter fire safety as Shanghai identifies 26 of the 53 confirmed ... - The Canadian Press
The official spoke on condition of anonymity, in keeping with government rules. Police detained four unlicensed welders who were working on "energy-saving" ...
November 17, 2010


Anti-India demonstrations erupt in restive Kashmir on biggest Muslim festival ... - The Canadian Press
The demonstrators marched after Eid al-Adha prayers in Srinagar, the disputed region's main city, said a police officer on condition of anonymity as he was ...
November 17, 2010


South Korea says 3 soldiers die after small boat capsizes during routine drill - The Canadian Press
The army official refused to be identified, saying he wasn't authorized to speak to the media. The accident comes five days after a South Korean spy plane ...
November 17, 2010


Spanish pop star Alejandro Sanz back in Venezuela after cancelled concerts in ... - The Canadian Press
The pop star cancelled a Caracas concert in 2007 after a government official said Sanz wouldn't be allowed to use a state-controlled stadium due to his ...
November 16, 2010


Report: Browns to sign former Pro Bowl kick returner Clifton Smith - The Canadian Press
The two sides have agreed to terms on a deal, according to a person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the contract has not ...
November 16, 2010


Iranian state TV shows footage of woman at centre of stoning case calling ... - The Canadian Press
He declined to be named in line with German government policy. The arrest of the two men — who the German Journalists' Association has only identified as a ...
November 15, 2010


US official: NATO, Russia agree to boost co-operation in Afghan war - The Canadian Press
... to ship non-lethal supplies from Europe to Afghanistan overland through Russia, said the official who asked not to be identified under standing rules. ...
November 15, 2010


Obscenely rich: Group wins $129M jackpot with ticket bought at porn shop - The Canadian Press
Mike Greer, a member of the group, came forward Friday to claim the Powerball winnings on behalf of the others, who chose to remain anonymous. ...
November 13, 2010


Mets fire longtime clubhouse manager involved in gambling investigation - The Canadian Press
Samuels has admitted betting on baseball, according to a person familiar with the investigation. He made the admission to an investigator for Major League ...
November 13, 2010


Lebanon convicts radical cleric on terrorism charges, hands life sentence in ... - The Canadian Press
They spoke on condition of anonymity because they are not authorized to speak to the media. Bakri, who lives in the northern Lebanese town of Tripoli, ...
November 12, 2010


APNewsBreak: EU in Kosovo probes international organ trafficking network - The Canadian Press
The indictment has been filed to a local court, according to EU officials who asked to remain anonymous due to the sensitivity of the case. ...
November 11, 2010


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