Canada Parliament recognises Quebecers as nation within united
Canada
The Canadian Parliament recognized Quebecers as a
nation within a united Canada on Monday, backing a controversial
proposal that already prompted one minister in the minority
Conservative government to quit.
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Bangladesh protesters set fire to election office
A group of political activists set fire to an
election commission office in southern Bangladesh on Tuesday, as a
14-party alliance began a new campaign to force the ouster of top
election officials over charges of bias.
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Nepal Govt, Maoists set to sign crucial arms accord
Nepal's government and Maoists were scheduled to
sign an accord Tuesday mandating the United Nations to begin
monitoring rebel weapons and troops, a key element in the two sides'
peace process.
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