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Canada is the second largest country in the world after Russia. However, its population is only about one-fifth of Russia's.

Nearly 90% of Canadians live within 200km of the border with the United States, which means that Canada contains vast expanses of wilderness to the north.

The relationship to its powerful neighbour is a defining factor for Canada. The US and Canada have the world's largest trading relationship.

The North American Free Trade Agreement, involving Canada, the US and Mexico, has brought a trade boom for Canada. But thorny issues abound. American moves which impact on Canadian… Read More

Dubai The new UAE Fire and Life Safety Code may be revised to prohibit non fire-rated cladding panels on high-rise towers to reflect Dubai and Sharjah municipal flammable panel bans, Gulf News has learned. Close inspection of the new national code Tuesday revealed that it doesn't specifically ban "non fire-rated cladding panels" and despite being introduced in July 2011, the new fire code has yet to become law pending Arabic translation. “ We should have a unified approach when it comes to materials by both departments. We will make a circular if everyone agrees that it makes sense. Let's wait to see what Dubai Municipality… Read More

Editor's note: James Carville is a Democratic strategist who serves as a political contributor for CNN, appearing frequently on "The Situation Room" as well as other programs on all CNN networks.

As I go around the country and see various Democrats and talk to them on the phone, honestly I'm beginning to think that we have become the party of Jimmie Davis.

My message is simple: WTFU. Translated -- wake the you-know-what up, there is an earthquake.

You… Read More

Walt Disney's quarterly profits have beaten analyst expectations, despite the losses sustained by the studio's epic flop John Carter.

Net income in the second quarter rose 21% to $1.1bn (£681m) from the same period last year.

Revenues at its parks and resorts jumped 10%, driven by the US parks as well as those in Tokyo and Hong Kong.

But revenues at its studio decreased 12% to $1.2bn "reflecting the performance of John Carter".

"We're incredibly optimistic about our… Read More

Controlling access to the Red Sea, Djibouti is of major strategic importance, a fact that has ensured a steady flow of foreign assistance.

During the Gulf War it was the base of operations for the French military, who continue to maintain a significant presence.

France has thousands of troops as well as warships, aircraft and armoured vehicles in Djibouti, contributing directly and indirectly to the country's income. The US has stationed hundreds of troops in Djibouti, its only African base, in an effort to counter terrorism in the region.

Djibouti's location is the main economic asset of… Read More