Viewing of photos of Bin Laden allowed

In international news, the US government has allowed the viewing of Osama bin Laden’s photographs after he was killed. Only members of the US Senate Armed Services Committee, and the Senate Intelligence Committee, as well as those in the equivalent House committees will be allowed to see the photos. The photos will be shown at CIA headquarters in northern Virginia. Time has not been decided yet, according to officials.


Liberal leadership race could be delayed

It might still be another two years before the Liberal party elects a new leader. After an unprecedented fall to third party status and the withdrawal of party leader Michael Ignatieff, the Liberal’s national board suggested they have bigger priorities.

In a statement sent to the party’s caucus, the board cited challenges and responsibilities that the federal Liberals now face. Under recommendations released by the board Tuesday, the next liberal leadership race could be delayed to 2013.


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Another embarrassment for the NDP

Ruth Ellen Brosseau found herself in the spotlight again on Tuesday. It was revealed that the NDP incorrectly claimed in a biography that the controversial MP had a college diploma. The false claim was removed from the party’s website and the officials take full responsibility.

 


Oliver Cohen has left the building

In his last duty as Chief Electoral Officer, Oliver Cohen presented a brief but poignant report at the Concordia Student Union's Annual General Meeting Monday. After arriving late, Cohen took to the mic and admitted he wasn't "sure exactly what to say". In less than a minute, he argued that the integrity of the election was not maintained and stood by his decision to disqualify both slates.


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