Honduras to meet OAS but tells Zelaya "don't come"

By Mica Rosenberg TEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) - An interim government in Honduras warned ousted President Manuel Zelaya to stay away but indicated it could be more conciliatory in talks on Friday with the Organization of American States over the country's crisis. Roberto Micheletti,... more

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Swedish right wing Samuelsson joins Canucks

VANCOUVER (Reuters) - The Vancouver Canucks beefed up their offense by signing Swedish right winger Mikael Samuelsson on a three-year deal on Friday. Free agent Samuelsson, 32, has spent the last four seasons with the Detroit Red Wings, winning the Stanley... more

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RCMP seek van connected to break-in, tool theft

Burnaby RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a van seen leaving a break-and-enter June 14 where approximately $30,000 in tools was stolen. The van has a very similar description as that being sought in connection with the death of... more

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Canada, U.S. unemployment expected to rise

OTTAWA (Reuters) - The jobless rate in Canada and the United States will continue to rise, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty said on Friday. "The unemployment rate in the United States is well over 9 percent now and it's likely to go... more

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OAS chief tells Honduras to bring back Zelaya

By Enrique Andres Pretel TEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) - The Organization of American States tried to convince Honduras on Friday to restore toppled President Manuel Zelaya or suffer a diplomatic sanction from the Western Hemisphere. OAS head Jose Miguel Insulza arrived in Honduras to... more

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