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Suspect in Quebec election shooting gives judge a list of requests and questions

The Canadian PressMay 3, 2013 13:46
MONTREAL - The man charged in Quebec's election-night shooting whistled as he entered a courtroom on Friday with four paper bags full of papers and evidence and a lengthy list of requests and questions. Evidence on the second day of Richard Henry Bain's preliminary hearing remained subject to a publication ban that was granted after a request by the Crown. Bain is facing 16 charges, including first-degree murder in the death of stagehand Denis Blanchette as Premier Pauline Marois delivered her election victory speech.

Exclusive - Bain nears $3 billion fundraising close: sources

April 15, 2013 15:15
By Greg Roumeliotis NEW YORK (Reuters) - Bain Capital LLC is close to securing commitments from investors for about half the $6 billion (3.9 billion pounds) target for its latest private equity fund, two people familiar with the matter said on Monday. The Boston-based buyout firm is finalizing subscriptions from investors for close to $2.5 billion for Bain Capital Fund XI, the people said. The amount does not include a $600 million commitment from the firm's fund managers.

AFP Americas News Agenda for March 15

March 14, 2013 17:31
Duty Editor: Jim Mannion Tel: + 1 202 414 0541 What's happening in the Americas on Friday: + Romney speaks to US conservatives + Chavez body moved to Venezuela museum WASHINGTON: Former US presidential candidate Mitt Romney addresses the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), an annual three-day gathering attracting thousands of right-of-center activists. Picture (US-POLITICS-CONSERVATIVES)

Big Bird repays Obamas with healthy eating ad

February 21, 2013 15:02
Big Bird is back as a player in big time US politics. Mitt Romney wanted to get rid of him, but after a reprieve following the Republican's election defeat, the towering Sesame Street puppet has signed up to endorse First Lady Michelle Obama's nutrition and fitness campaign. The fluffy yellow character known to generations of US kids is seen jogging in the East Room of the White House and checking out a bowl of fruit and vegetables in the presidential kitchen in two new public service ads.

Big Bird repays Obamas with healthy eating ad

February 21, 2013 11:46
Big Bird is back as a player in big time US politics. Mitt Romney wanted to get rid of him, but after a reprieve following the Republican's election defeat, the towering Sesame Street puppet has signed up to endorse First Lady Michelle Obama's nutrition and fitness campaign. The fluffy yellow character known to generations of US kids is seen jogging in the East Room of the White House and checking out a bowl of fruit and vegetables in the presidential kitchen in two new public service ads.
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