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Clinton cable shows frustration with Saudis Video
The United States believes Saudi Arabia is ineffective at stopping terrorist fundraising in its own country, according to a U.S. cables obtained by WikiLeaks.
Iran mines uranium for nuclear fuel
Iran says it has mined its own uranium for the first time, allowing it to bypass a United Nations ban on importing the material.
Canadian Forces on new Kandahar offensive Video
The Canadian Forces in Afghanistan are part of a new battle offensive in a tactically crucial region in Kandahar province.

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Air India memorial site unveiled in Montreal Video
Government officials helped break ground in Montreal on the final of four memorials dedicated to the victims of the Air India bombing.
NDP emergency caucus meeting postponed Video
A meeting for B.C. NDP Leader Carole James to face caucus critics following a recent revolt among MLAs has been called off, a party official says.
'Black water' delays river search for boy Video
Efforts to find the body of Nathaniel Thorassie, 6, who fell into the Red River won't resume until at least Monday because of dangerous diving conditions, Winnipeg police say.

Politics »

NDP emergency caucus meeting postponed Video
A meeting for B.C. NDP Leader Carole James to face caucus critics following a recent revolt among MLAs has been called off, a party official says.
Air India memorial site unveiled in Montreal Video
Government officials helped break ground in Montreal on the final of four memorials dedicated to the victims of the Air India bombing.
Human smuggling plan needs better screening
A leading Canadian expert on refugees says he is encouraged by the new smuggling czar and his proposals to stem the flow of illegal migrants but calls for a more robust global screening process for asylum seekers.

Health »

Health-care workers face lifestyle pressures
Health-care workers often struggle to practise what they preach about coping with stress and about other healthy habits, researchers have found.
Flat-headed babies may face learning problems
Babies have been developing flat heads from sleeping on their backs as recommended, and the long-term effects may be more than cosmetic, a Calgary researcher says.
Flu blamed for 2 deaths on Man. First Nation
A strain of flu has killed one man and one woman on the Garden Hill First Nation in Manitoba.

Arts & Entertainment »

Oprah dips into Dickens for book club
Oprah Winfrey has selected two Charles Dickens classics, A Tale of Two Cities and Great Expectations, as her next book club picks.
Jackson glove grabs $330,000
Items from Michael Jackson's stage wardrobe, including one of the King of Pop's famous gloves, brought in hundreds of thousands of dollars at an auction.
Playwright David French dies Video
Canadian playwright and actor David French has died in Toronto after a long battle with brain cancer. He was 71.

Technology & Science »

WikiLeaks founder calls for Flanagan charge VideoAudio
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange says Tom Flanagan a former senior adviser to the prime minister should be charged with incitement to commit murder for calling for Assange's assassination.
Russian rocket, satellites plunge into Pacific
A rocket carrying three communications satellites has fallen into the Pacific Ocean after failing to reach orbit, the latest setback to that country's attempts to develop a system to rival the U.S. Global Positioning System, Russian news reports say.
Amazon invests $175M in Groupon competitor
Amazon.com Inc. has invested $175 million in the social coupon service LivingSocial the latest sign that the online retailer is delving into promising new methods of e-commerce.

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Balanced budget deadline flexible Video
Canada's federal finance minister has signalled he could move up or push back the timeline for eliminating the deficit.
WikiLeaks lesson for business: You next?
Computer specialists have a warning for businesses after the recent release by WikiLeaks of U.S. diplomatic documents embarrassed the White House: they might be next.
Canada's jobless rate hits 2-year low Video
Canada's unemployment rate has fallen to its lowest level in almost two years 7.6 per cent but there are fewer full-time jobs, Statistics Canada says.

Consumer Life »

Gas price volatility result of 'guerrilla warfare' tactics
The sharp hikes in gas prices some parts of Canada, particularly Montreal, are experiencing are the result of retailers' "guerrilla warfare" pricing tactics, says one industry consultant.
U.S. moves to limit volume on TV commercials
The U.S. government is moving to limit the volume on intrusively loud television commercials.
Spanish air controller protest strands travellers
Spain's military took control of the country's airspace Friday night after air traffic controllers staged a massive "sickout" in a labour dispute, stranding thousands of travellers.

Sports »

Steen nets pair as Blues edge Canucks
Alex Steen scored twice, including the winner Sunday, as the St. Louis Blues snapped a five-game losing streak with a 3-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks.
Blue Jays could be parting with Marcum
The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel was reporting Sunday night that Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Shaun Marcum will head to the Brewers in a trade.
Flames can't get ahead in Chicago
Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane was forced out in the opening minute of Sunday night's game against Calgary by an undisclosed injury and didn't return.

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