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The new EU chiefs: Rompuy-pumpy and Cathy Who?The Associated Press - - 2 hours ago LONDON - Catherine Ashton: International woman of mystery. Ashton is Europe's new foreign policy chief, the international representative of half a billion people, with a euro7 billion ($10.5 billion) budget and a salary of more than $300000 a year ... "Seize opportunity" for children, says UN chiefXinhua - 4 hours ago UNITED NATIONS, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) -- UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Friday called on the international community to "seize the opportunity and build a world that is fit for children" at a time when children across the globe fall victim to preventable ... Children's Rights Still Violated 20 Years After Convention Voice of America Lesbian US deserter to get new Canada hearingReuters Canada - - 56 minutes ago OTTAWA (Reuters) - A Canadian court ordered a new refugee hearing on Friday for a US Army deserter who claimed she would face persecution because of her homosexuality if returned to the United States. |
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Britain's ancient bridges are now past their use-by date
Times Online - 44 minutes ago
As engineers struggled to inspect the battered bridges of Cumbria, experts warned yesterday that extreme weather would push Britain's ageing transport infrastructure to the limits with increasing frequency.
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World powers meet over Iran nuclear plan
CNN International - 4 hours ago
Brussels, Belgium (CNN) -- Representatives of six world powers and the European Union met in Brussels on Friday to discuss Iran's apparent rejection of a key part of a nuclear deal.
World Powers Disappointed at Iran's Intransigence Voice of America
Ukraine reports 354 flu deaths since start of October
RIA Novosti - 9 hours ago
The death toll from the ongoing flu epidemic in Ukraine has reached 354 since the start of October, the country's health ministry said on Friday.
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A who's who of officials named in Richard Colvin's testimony
CBC.ca - - 3 hours ago
Position: Former deputy minister of the federal government's Afghan Task Force, now Canada's ambassador to China. Response to Colvin's testimony: CBC correspondent Anthony Germaine tried to contact Mulroney but was rebuffed by embassy public affairs ...
No regrets in Afghanistan Toronto Sun
Coyle: Despite Tory roars, HST here to stay
Toronto Star - - 12 hours ago
By Jim Coyle Queen's Park In the technical notes released by Finance Minister Dwight Duncan as he introduced Ontario's proposed HST legislation this week, are equations so terrifyingly complex it seems conceivable the mere juxtaposition of any two ...
Liberal Exposes Hudak on HST Canada NewsWire (press release)
Asian carp may have breached barrier for lake
Detroit Free Press - - 4 hours ago
Great Lakes advocates said today they've been told that DNA evidence of one species of Asian carp has been detected above the electric barrier intended to keep the fish out of Lake Michigan.
Asian Carp Could Hurt Boating, Fishing Industry in Great Lakes Wall Street Journal
Asian Carp Breach Barrier Chicago Public Radio
Pace of rebound to determine budget moves: Jim Flaherty
Globe and Mail - - 1 hour ago
Toronto - Globe and Mail Update Published on Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 2:42PM EST Last updated on Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 2:53PM EST The government will determine how much spending restraint is required to balance the budget once economic recovery is ...
Canadian bankruptcies soar in September
Toronto Sun - 1 hour ago
Canadian bankruptcies soared 43.3% in the nine months to September, with personal bankruptcies accounting for the majority of the total, the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy said.
Business insolvencies lowest in 20 years Vancouver Sun
Consumer bankruptcies continue to soar Canada.com
Energy drags TSX lower
Toronto Star - - 1 hour ago
The Toronto stock market was slightly lower Friday afternoon, led by energy sector declines as demand concerns and a rising US dollar pushed crude prices lower.
TSX falls for second straight day Canada.com
Worms' Paralysis Turned On and Off With Light
National Geographic - - 1 hour ago
After feeding a light-sensitive chemical to transparent, microscopic worms called nematodes, scientists at Simon Fraser University in British Columbia were able to paralyze the tiny creatures by exposing them to UV light.
Happiness on Facebook Cuts Canadian Woman's Health Care
PC World - - 5 hours ago
Facebook can be a dangerous beast. As social media evolves -- and the freedom of the Internet diminishes our self-censorship -- many have run into situations where Facebook has land Blanchard's Facebook Photo.
Woman loses sick pay over Facebook photos Canada.com
Nook sold out for the holidays
CNET News - - 1 hour ago
If you were interested in buying the Barnes & Noble Nook as a holiday gift, strike it off your list. The e-reader is now officially sold out through 2009, according to the B&N Web site.
B&N Nook sells out, too late for holiday orders The Associated Press
Rob & Kristen Keep Their Distance at New Moon Screening
People Magazine - - 1 hour ago
Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart caused a fan frenzy when they showed up - separately - for the Cinema Society and Dolce & Gabbana screening of New Moon Thursday in New York City.
Oprah Winfrey, through the years
Washington Post - 16 minutes ago
As the entertainment industry powerhouse announces the end of her successful afternoon talk show, we look back at her years in broadcasting.
Video: An Emotional Oprah Bids a Long Farewell
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Oprah Winfrey says ending her show 'feels right in my bones' Entertainment Weekly
Mary and Max: In a state of suspended claymation
National Post - 10 hours ago
Mongrel Media Mary and Max premiered at Sundance in January and recently took the grand prize at Ottawa's animation festival. Mary Dinkle is a little girl with a pear-shaped head and glasses that would make Elvis Costello weep.
'Mary And Max' claymation thoughtful Jam! Showbiz
Mary and Max Globe and Mail
NHL suspends Stars' Neal 2 games
CBC.ca - - 50 minutes ago
James Neal of the Dallas Stars was suspended two games for a hit on Derek Dorsett of the Columbus Blue Jackets. (Jeff Gross/Getty Images) The NHL suspended Dallas Stars left winger James Neal two games on Friday for a nasty ...
Dallas Stars forward James Neal given two-game suspension from NHL The Canadian Press
Stars forward James Neal suspended for two games National Post
Rochette holds Skate Canada lead
CBC.ca - - 1 hour ago
Joannie Rochette skated to a personal best in the short program to take the lead in Kitchener, Ont. (Paul Chiasson/Canadian Press) Canadian figure skater Joannie Rochette achieved a personal best in the short program on ...
Rochette leads after short program Toronto Star
Rochette leads so far, Dubé and Davison in third CTV Olympics
Maple Leafs top NHL's most valuable teams
National Post - - 38 minutes ago
Getty Images Toronto Maple Leafs, worth US$470-million, topped the most valuable teams, followed by the New York Rangers (US$416-million and the Montreal Canadiens, worth US$339-millions.
Leafs Watch: Players must solve it: Wilson Toronto Sun
Leafs Live: No lineup changes expected Toronto Star
Ottawa adds extra weekend H1N1 vaccine clinics
CBC.ca - 53 minutes ago
Health officials say the city received 100000 doses of the H1N1 vaccine this week and more is on the way. (CBC) Ottawa Public Health will open two additional H1N1 vaccination clinics this weekend to provide the public with more opportunities to get the ...
NL health officials review role of swine flu in six deaths The Canadian Press
H1N1 intensifying in Canada but subsiding elsewhere: WHO
CBC.ca - 57 minutes ago
H1N1 appears to have peaked in parts of western Europe and the United States, but transmission continues to intensify in Canada, the World Health Organization said Friday.
H1N1 pandemic: No more deaths than from seasonal flu DigitalJournal.com
Batch of H1N1 vaccine pulled after bad reactions
CTV.ca - 9 hours ago
More than 100000 doses of the H1N1 vaccine are being withdrawn across the country, after Manitoba health officials announced Thursday they'd noticed a higher-than-usual number of allergic reactions from one batch.
Flu clinics to remain open tomorrow Winnipeg Free Press
What to expect in Senate's Saturday health care vote
CNN International - - 44 minutes ago
Sens. Jack Reed, left, Dick Durbin and Robert Menendez, right, hold a news conference about health care Friday at the Captiol. Washington (CNN) -- To debate or not to debate the Senate's health care reform bill; that is the question.
MacKay talks force protection with US
Globe and Mail - 3 hours ago
Defence Minister Peter MacKay addresses Canadian soldiers at Kandahar Airfield on Sunday, May 17, 2009. The Canadian Press Halifax - Globe and Mail Update Published on Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 1:12PM EST Last updated on Friday, Nov.
Surrey RCMP ask for help to solve mother's murder
Vancouver Sun - 1 hour ago
By Tom Zytaruk, Surrey NowNovember 20, 2009 12:02 PM METRO VANCOUVER -- Police asked for help Friday to solve a Surrey shooting early Halloween morning that killed a mother of two young children.
One dead after Surrey shooting The Province