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Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper announces, during a snowstorm, that Governor General Michaelle Jean approved his recommendation to suspend Parliament, at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, Thursday, Dec 4 , 2008.
Canada halts parliament amid row
Canadian PM Stephen Harper secures a suspension of parliament, saving him from defeat in a confidence vote.
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Profile: Stephen Harper
Stephen Harper speech

GM trucks Carmakers affect 'entire' US economy
The health of the entire US economy is at stake, says the chairman of Senate committee hearing a plea from carmakers.

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US space agency Nasa delays the launch of its Mars Science Laboratory rover mission from 2009 to 2011.


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A demonstrator in Mumbai shout anti-Pakistani slogans at a protest near the Taj Mahal hotel, 3 December 2008 Pakistan dilemma
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