Last-minute deal saves Liberal minority government
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OTTAWA (CP) - Paul Martin survived his first big parliamentary challenge Thursday with a last-minute deal to avoid a vote that threatened to topple his Liberal minority government.
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Liberal opposition party score a stunning election victory over nationalist PM Jaroslaw Kaczynski.
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WASHINGTON - The Senate late Sunday resolved a dispute delaying passage of a sweeping corporate tax bill and two spending bills for disaster relief and homeland security, clearing the way for senators to adjourn Monday to hit the campaign trail.    The agreement removed parliamentary roadblocks thrown up by Sen...
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Israel&#39;s ruling Likud party has closed a deal with the opposition Labor party to form a unity government. Under the agreement, Labor leader Shimon Peres will be second in command to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon.
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There are two ways to judge the recent health agreement reached among the federal government, the provinces and the territories. One is on substance: A fair analysis suggests the funding agreement will improve
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OTTAWA (CP) - This week's gathering of federal Liberals will allow Paul Martin to hone his skills for the consensus-building exercise that is minority government.
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Prime Minister Ariel Sharon struck a deal with the opposition Labor Party tonight to join his Likud government, which is likely to insure that Mr.
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The British Grand Prix looks all set to be saved from the axe later today, after a last-minute deal was brokered between Silverstone&#39;s bosses and Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone.
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The Congress party and a key ally hammered out a deal on Wednesday under which Congress would retain the top job in the country's second most populous state, ending days of haggling after winning polls this month.
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Israeli PM Ariel Sharon and opposition leader Shimon Peres have agreed a compromise deal which paves the way for a new coalition government.
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Minister Hazel Blears wins a selection battle after boundary changes forced a contest with another MP.
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OTTAWA (CP) - Deep Liberal divisions over same-sex marriage were laid bare Thursday when a cabinet minister revealed he may risk his job rather than support his government's legislation.
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Hinting at a possible deal that could stave off an early election, Prime Minister Stephen Harper said on Tuesday he has held constructive and cooperative talks with a left-wing opposition party, at first sight an unlikely political ally.
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The British and Irish Governments said they believe a deal can be struck in Northern Ireland that will hasten the return of devolved Government to the province.
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Democratic and Republican congressional leaders reached a tentative deal Thursday on tax rebates of $300 to $1,200 per household and business tax cuts to jolt the slumping economy.
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The government reached an agreement with a renegade general to end an insurgency that has  threatened to unravel the countryâs new democratically elected government.
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The move marked a major agreement among the countryâs ethnic and sectarian political blocs on one of Iraqâs most divisive issues.