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Magnitude-6.8 earthquake hits off northeast Japan
TOKYO — A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.8 struck off Japan's northeastern coast Friday, triggering a tsunami advisory that was later lifted.
Misc World | 206881 hits | 9:52 PM on Friday | posted by Hyack
TOKYO — A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.8 struck off Japan's northeastern coast Friday, triggering a tsunami advisory that was later lifted.Dutch subway slide makes public transit fun
Misc World | 207090 hits | 6:44 AM on Thursday | posted by QBall
Rebels battle Gadhafi forces for control of oil refinery
ZAWIYA, Libya — Dozens of opposition fighters surrounded Libya's last functioning oil refinery Wednesday and laid siege to about 100 government troops, part of a push which brought them closer to seizing this strategic western city.
Misc World | 206854 hits | 9:07 PM on Wednesday | posted by Hyack
ZAWIYA, Libya — Dozens of opposition fighters surrounded Libya's last functioning oil refinery Wednesday and laid siege to about 100 government troops, part of a push which brought them closer to seizing this strategic western city.North Korea threatens to bolster its nuclear arsenal
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea threatened Wednesday to bolster its nuclear arsenal in response to annual U.S.-South Korean military drills that Pyongyang calls a rehearsal for invasion.
Misc World | 206897 hits | 9:03 PM on Wednesday | posted by Hyack
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea threatened Wednesday to bolster its nuclear arsenal in response to annual U.S.-South Korean military drills that Pyongyang calls a rehearsal for invasion.Gorbachev critical of Russian government
Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev on Wednesday criticized the government for taking Russia backward and said that the nation needs free elections and fresh leadership.
Misc World | 206820 hits | 8:44 PM on Wednesday | posted by Hyack
Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev on Wednesday criticized the government for taking Russia backward and said that the nation needs free elections and fresh leadership.Millions of U.S. tax dollars diverted to Taliban
After examining hundreds of combat support and reconstruction contracts in Afghanistan, the U.S military estimates $360 million in U.S. tax dollars has ended up in the hands of the Taliban, criminals and power brokers with ties to both.
Misc World | 206871 hits | 8:43 PM on Wednesday | posted by Hyack
After examining hundreds of combat support and reconstruction contracts in Afghanistan, the U.S military estimates $360 million in U.S. tax dollars has ended up in the hands of the Taliban, criminals and power brokers with ties to both.Honesty may cost boy $50K prize for hockey shot
The father of an 11-year-old boy who made a low-percentage half-time shot on goal worth US$50,000US has owned up to the fact the contest win may have been fraudulent.
Misc World | 206899 hits | 9:17 PM on Tuesday | posted by Hyack
The father of an 11-year-old boy who made a low-percentage half-time shot on goal worth US$50,000US has owned up to the fact the contest win may have been fraudulent.Gaddafi defiant amid rumours of exile
Libyan leader Moamar Gaddafi spat defiance at opposition forces and NATO amid rumours he was preparing to flee the country.
Misc World | 206768 hits | 9:07 PM on Monday | posted by Hyack
Libyan leader Moamar Gaddafi spat defiance at opposition forces and NATO amid rumours he was preparing to flee the country.
Russia to annex 380,000 sq. miles of Arctic SeaMisc World | 207038 hits | 9:04 PM on Monday | posted by Hyack
In a multinational race to seize the potential riches of the formerly icebound Arctic, being laid bare by global warming, Russia is the early favorite.China says Tibetan monk set himself on fire
BEIJING — A Buddhist monk died Monday after setting himself on fire in an ethnically Tibetan region of western China, reports said.
Misc World | 206808 hits | 8:25 PM on Monday | posted by Hyack
BEIJING — A Buddhist monk died Monday after setting himself on fire in an ethnically Tibetan region of western China, reports said.Gadhafi forces fire first Scud missile in Libyan conflict
Libyan government forces tapped into their stores of Scud missiles during the weekend, firing one for the first time in this year's conflict with rebels, but hurting no one, U.S. defence officials said Monday.
Misc World | 207056 hits | 8:20 PM on Monday | posted by Hyack
Libyan government forces tapped into their stores of Scud missiles during the weekend, firing one for the first time in this year's conflict with rebels, but hurting no one, U.S. defence officials said Monday. Canada imposes new round of sanctions on North KoreaMisc World | 206762 hits | 8:14 PM on Monday | posted by Hyack
OTTAWA — The Canadian government has enacted new sanctions against North Korea. The Tories originally promised the measures last fall in response to the regime's involvement in the sinking of a South Korean navy ship in March 2010. Fourchu lobster a hit in NYCMisc World | 206906 hits | 7:38 PM on Monday | posted by Hyack
Cape Breton's Fourchu lobsters are making a big splash in the United States.Explosions in 17 Iraqi cities kill dozens
A relentless barrage of bombings killed 63 people Monday in the most sweeping and coordinated attack Iraq has seen in over a year, striking 17 cities from northern Sunni areas to the southern Shiite heartland.
Misc World | 206766 hits | 7:30 PM on Monday | posted by Hyack
A relentless barrage of bombings killed 63 people Monday in the most sweeping and coordinated attack Iraq has seen in over a year, striking 17 cities from northern Sunni areas to the southern Shiite heartland.Somalia food aid stolen, sold in markets
Thousands of sacks of food aid meant for Somalia's famine victims have been stolen and are being sold at markets in the same neighbourhoods where skeletal children in filthy refugee camps can't find enough to eat.
Misc World | 206671 hits | 7:18 PM on Monday | posted by Hyack
Thousands of sacks of food aid meant for Somalia's famine victims have been stolen and are being sold at markets in the same neighbourhoods where skeletal children in filthy refugee camps can't find enough to eat.Riot boy's family is kicked out of home
Misc World | 208156 hits | 8:35 AM on Sunday | posted by martin14
'White chavs have become black': David Starkey TV outburst provokes race row as he claims Enoch Powell was right
Misc World | 207456 hits | 7:56 AM on Sunday | posted by CommanderSock
Syrians flee as tanks sweep into coastal city
Residents fled from Syrian tanks sweeping into the coastal city of Latakia, as President Bashar Assad appears to shrug off international condemnation against his deadly crackdown on protesters.
Misc World | 206866 hits | 7:32 AM on Saturday | posted by wildrosegirl
Residents fled from Syrian tanks sweeping into the coastal city of Latakia, as President Bashar Assad appears to shrug off international condemnation against his deadly crackdown on protesters.THE MILLIONAIRE'S DAUGHTER AND THE RIOTS
Misc World | 206957 hits | 6:03 AM on Saturday | posted by stemmer
Syrian troops fire on mass protests, 14 dead
Tens of thousands of Syrian protesters shouted for President Bashar Assad's death Friday in a dramatic escalation of their rage and frustration, defying bullets and rooftop snipers after more than a week of intensified military assaults on rebellious citi
Misc World | 206813 hits | 9:04 PM on Friday | posted by wildrosegirl
Tens of thousands of Syrian protesters shouted for President Bashar Assad's death Friday in a dramatic escalation of their rage and frustration, defying bullets and rooftop snipers after more than a week of intensified military assaults on rebellious citiBritish PM proposes social media ban for rioters
Misc World | 206719 hits | 5:03 AM on Friday | posted by stemmer
International forces kill insurgents who shot down chopper
WASHINGTON — International forces killed the Taliban insurgents responsible for shooting down a U.S. helicopter and killing 38 U.S. and Afghan forces over the weekend, but they are still seeking the top insurgent leader they were going after in Saturday's
Misc World | 206898 hits | 10:01 PM on Wednesday | posted by Hyack
WASHINGTON — International forces killed the Taliban insurgents responsible for shooting down a U.S. helicopter and killing 38 U.S. and Afghan forces over the weekend, but they are still seeking the top insurgent leader they were going after in Saturday's Canada, U.S., Russia overcome 'suspicions' in ArcticMisc World | 207062 hits | 9:56 PM on Wednesday | posted by Hyack
OTTAWA — It took a major Arctic military exercise to help thaw old Cold War suspicions between Canada, the U.S. and Russia, according to a Canadian Forces report.Japan tsunami battered ice shelf in Antarctic
The tsunami caused by the 11 March Tohoku earthquake in Japan crossed the Pacific and broke off large chunks of ice from Antarctica, a study has shown.
Misc World | 206841 hits | 11:15 PM on Tuesday | posted by Hyack
The tsunami caused by the 11 March Tohoku earthquake in Japan crossed the Pacific and broke off large chunks of ice from Antarctica, a study has shown.China's first aircraft carrier 'starts sea trial'
The 300m (990ft) carrier has been one of China's worst-kept secrets, analysts say. The Chinese navy's first aircraft carrier has begun its sea trials, the state-run Xinhua news agency has said.
Misc World | 207146 hits | 11:08 PM on Tuesday | posted by Hyack
The 300m (990ft) carrier has been one of China's worst-kept secrets, analysts say. The Chinese navy's first aircraft carrier has begun its sea trials, the state-run Xinhua news agency has said. Libyan diplomats trying to stay in CanadaMisc World | 206789 hits | 10:48 PM on Tuesday | posted by Hyack
At least two of four Libyan diplomats are attempting to stay in Canada after Ottawa ordered the officials out of the country within five days.Quiet night in London as riots spread to new cities
The British capital saw a night of relative calm, with 16,000 police patrolling the streets. But rioting spread to new areas of the country as the worst unrest England has seen in a generation persisted for a fourth consecutive night.
Misc World | 206840 hits | 10:38 PM on Tuesday | posted by Hyack
The British capital saw a night of relative calm, with 16,000 police patrolling the streets. But rioting spread to new areas of the country as the worst unrest England has seen in a generation persisted for a fourth consecutive night.Egyptian bloggers try to make sense of UK riots
Fresh from their own revolution, Egyptian bloggers tried to make sense of the scenes of looting and burning buildings coming out of the United Kingdom Monday.
Misc World | 206999 hits | 3:34 PM on Tuesday | posted by DanSC
Fresh from their own revolution, Egyptian bloggers tried to make sense of the scenes of looting and burning buildings coming out of the United Kingdom Monday.New Tibetan leader sworn in as prime minister
A Harvard-trained legal scholar was sworn in Monday as new head of the Tibetan government-in-exile, taking over from the Dalai Lama as leader of his people's fight for freedom.
Misc World | 206898 hits | 6:15 PM on Monday | posted by Hyack
A Harvard-trained legal scholar was sworn in Monday as new head of the Tibetan government-in-exile, taking over from the Dalai Lama as leader of his people's fight for freedom.Archaeological artifacts found in Jerusalem
Misc World | 206937 hits | 3:49 PM on Monday | posted by Robht
London riots: Violence erupts for third day
Misc World | 206948 hits | 12:39 PM on Monday | posted by martin14
8 dead in Ohio shootings
Authorities say a family argument in Ohio ended in the shooting deaths of eight people in two places, including an 11-year-old. Another person was wounded.
Misc World | 206921 hits | 1:42 PM on Sunday | posted by Hyack
Authorities say a family argument in Ohio ended in the shooting deaths of eight people in two places, including an 11-year-old. Another person was wounded.Syrian troops storm cities, fire on funeral
Activists say Syrian troops killed at least 52 people as they surged through a central town and parts of an eastern city, defying a UN request to stop the use of military force against civilians.
Misc World | 206835 hits | 7:53 AM on Sunday | posted by wildrosegirl
Activists say Syrian troops killed at least 52 people as they surged through a central town and parts of an eastern city, defying a UN request to stop the use of military force against civilians.Polar bear attack survivors recovering after surgery
Four survivors of an Arctic polar bear attack that left a UK teenager dead are recovering after surgery, Norwegian hospital staff have said.
Misc World | 206874 hits | 9:13 PM on Saturday | posted by Hyack
Four survivors of an Arctic polar bear attack that left a UK teenager dead are recovering after surgery, Norwegian hospital staff have said.Japan marks Hiroshima anniversary
Japan's prime minister, marking the 66th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima, said his country is "working toward a society with a reduced dependence on nuclear energy."
Misc World | 206803 hits | 7:40 PM on Saturday | posted by Hyack
Japan's prime minister, marking the 66th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima, said his country is "working toward a society with a reduced dependence on nuclear energy."London riots erupt after fatal police shooting
The gritty north London neighbourhood of Tottenham exploded in anger Saturday night after a young man was shot to death by police.
Misc World | 206812 hits | 7:31 PM on Saturday | posted by Hyack
The gritty north London neighbourhood of Tottenham exploded in anger Saturday night after a young man was shot to death by police.Mexico blast should be handled as civil lawsuit: judge
A Mexican judge says he dropped criminal charges related to a hotel explosion that killed seven people, including five Canadians, because it would be best handled as a civil lawsuit.
Misc World | 206745 hits | 7:45 PM on Friday | posted by wildrosegirl
A Mexican judge says he dropped criminal charges related to a hotel explosion that killed seven people, including five Canadians, because it would be best handled as a civil lawsuit.French Vogue slammed for sexy photos of preteen
Thylane Loubry Blondeau, a 10-year-old with stunning good looks, seems destined for a wildly successful modeling career. But photos of the preteen in this month's issue of French Vogue are reigniting a debate over the sexualization of young girls.
Misc World | 207919 hits | 12:33 PM on Thursday | posted by Strutz
Thylane Loubry Blondeau, a 10-year-old with stunning good looks, seems destined for a wildly successful modeling career. But photos of the preteen in this month's issue of French Vogue are reigniting a debate over the sexualization of young girls. Canadian government targeted in global hacking schemeMisc World | 206958 hits | 5:32 PM on Wednesday | posted by Hyack
Computer security company McAfee has issued a report detailing a five-year hacking scheme that targeted countries, companies and numerous organizations.Ukraine zookeeper to live in lions' cage for five weeks
KIEV - A Ukrainian zookeeper plans to spend five weeks living in an enclosure with two lions to raise funds for the zoo.
Misc World | 206871 hits | 9:37 AM on Wednesday | posted by Strutz
KIEV - A Ukrainian zookeeper plans to spend five weeks living in an enclosure with two lions to raise funds for the zoo.Australian bomb squad rushes to defuse device strapped to woman, media reports
Misc World | 206354 hits | 7:05 AM on Wednesday | posted by Regina
'Eco-pirate' Paul Watson is in danger of losing his boat
"Eco-pirate" Paul Watson is losing a race against time to recover his flagship boat, the Steve Irwin, which has been impounded in Shetland.
Misc World | 209289 hits | 3:08 PM on Sunday | posted by Hyack
"Eco-pirate" Paul Watson is losing a race against time to recover his flagship boat, the Steve Irwin, which has been impounded in Shetland.Four dead as small planes collide over Alaska
TRAPPER CREEK, Alaska — Two single-engine float planes collided as they flew near an Alaskan lake and one of them crashed and burned, killing the four people aboard, authorities said. The second plane landed safely despite significant damage.
Misc World | 208378 hits | 2:51 PM on Sunday | posted by Hyack
TRAPPER CREEK, Alaska — Two single-engine float planes collided as they flew near an Alaskan lake and one of them crashed and burned, killing the four people aboard, authorities said. The second plane landed safely despite significant damage.Norway gunman not likely to be ruled insane
The head of the panel that will review the psychiatric state of Anders Behring Breivik, accused of killing 77 people in a bombing and shooting rampage in Norway, says that it's unlikely the suspect will be declared legally insane.
Misc World | 208599 hits | 11:17 AM on Sunday | posted by Hyack
The head of the panel that will review the psychiatric state of Anders Behring Breivik, accused of killing 77 people in a bombing and shooting rampage in Norway, says that it's unlikely the suspect will be declared legally insane. 12 Canadians aboard crashed Guyana planeMisc World | 208592 hits | 12:25 AM on Sunday | posted by Hyack
A Caribbean Airlines plane carrying 157 passengers, including a dozen Canadians and six crew members, crashed while landing in Guyana early Saturday and broke in two, causing several injuries but no deaths.Strong quake rocks northeastern Japan
A 6.4-magnitude earthquake has shaken northeastern Japan, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. But there no tsunami warning was issued, Japanese broadcaster NHK said.
Misc World | 208418 hits | 12:23 AM on Sunday | posted by Hyack
A 6.4-magnitude earthquake has shaken northeastern Japan, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. But there no tsunami warning was issued, Japanese broadcaster NHK said.Fort Hood attack planned, Army says
An AWOL soldier who had weapons stashed in a motel room near Fort Hood has admitted to planning an attack on the Texas post, where 13 people died in 2009 in the worst mass shooting ever on a U.S. military installation.
Misc World | 208727 hits | 10:17 PM on Thursday | posted by ShepherdsDog
An AWOL soldier who had weapons stashed in a motel room near Fort Hood has admitted to planning an attack on the Texas post, where 13 people died in 2009 in the worst mass shooting ever on a U.S. military installation.6 dead in offensive to protect Somali relief effort
Heavy fighting erupted Thursday in Somalia's capital as African Union peacekeepers launched an offensive aimed at protecting famine relief efforts from attacks by al Qaeda-linked militants, officials said.
Misc World | 208583 hits | 8:12 AM on Thursday | posted by wildrosegirl
Heavy fighting erupted Thursday in Somalia's capital as African Union peacekeepers launched an offensive aimed at protecting famine relief efforts from attacks by al Qaeda-linked militants, officials said.China closes 2 of 5 fake Apple stores exposed by blogger
BEIJING — Chinese officials found five fake Apple stores in a southwestern city and ordered two of them to suspend business while they're investigated, a local government website said Monday.
Misc World | 208202 hits | 8:43 PM on Wednesday | posted by Hyack
BEIJING — Chinese officials found five fake Apple stores in a southwestern city and ordered two of them to suspend business while they're investigated, a local government website said Monday.Scientists try to nudge wayward whale home with sound
KLAMATH, Calif. — A female grey whale remains stuck in a Northern California river despite scientists' efforts to nudge the 40-ton mammal seaward with unpleasant underwater sounds.
Misc World | 208282 hits | 7:37 PM on Wednesday | posted by Hyack
KLAMATH, Calif. — A female grey whale remains stuck in a Northern California river despite scientists' efforts to nudge the 40-ton mammal seaward with unpleasant underwater sounds.Back to Canada News
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