Harper wins suspension of Parliament
OTTAWA (Reuters) - Prime Minister Stephen Harper, battling to stay in power, persuaded the country's acting head of state on Thursday to suspend Parliament so he could avoid being ousted by opposition parties next week. Full Article
Europeans make big rate cuts to fight recession
LONDON (Reuters) - The European Central Bank, Britain and Sweden all made big cuts in interest rates on Thursday to shore up economies across Europe in the face of ever-bleaker financial news. Full Article
Four Canadian banks report, profit falls at three
TORONTO (Reuters) - Three of four Canadian banks reported lower profits on Thursday, but the results of the big players were either in line with market expectations or with the banks' own warnings in recent weeks. Full Article
One-time refugee plays key role in Canada crisis
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Reuters) - When Prime Minister Stephen Harper asked Canada's governor general to suspend Parliament on Thursday, he put his fate in the hands of a one-time refugee from Haiti whose background was journalism not politics. Full Article
