Beijing-bound Karzai seeks China help in peace push
BEIJING (Reuters) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai will ask China to use its diplomatic clout to help rein in a growing insurgency when he arrives for a state visit on Tuesday, putting security concerns ahead of his economic wishlist. Full Article
Obama secures landmark healthcare victory
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama secured a landmark victory with the House of Representatives giving final approval to a sweeping healthcare overhaul, expanding insurance coverage to nearly all Americans. Full Article
TSX knocked lower by commodity weakness
TORONTO (Reuters) - Toronto's main stock index fell at the open on Monday as easing prices for oil and other key resources pressured the index's heavily weighted energy and resource components. Full Article
Canada's Conservatives lead in opinion poll
TORONTO (Reuters) - The Conservatives hold a lead over their main rivals in an opinion poll released on Saturday, but do not have enough support to win a majority government if an election took place now. Full Article
