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Protesters gather in Calgary for Bush speech

Source: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

Calgary : Canada | 8 months ago

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Protesters hoisted signs and heckled ticket-holders outside a downtown Calgary convention centre where George W...About 100 protesters crowded around the entrance of the Telus Convention Centre in the morning, drumming and chanting "go home."

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Bush warns Obama on protectionism, defends his record

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News Source: Macleans | 8 months ago

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News Source: United Press International | 8 months ago

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