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Radioactive pools block reactor repairs
Misc World | 206642 hits | 7:41 AM on Sunday | posted by stemmer
Libyan rebels take key oil town on westward push
Rebel forces retook another key Libyan oil town late Saturday as they continued a westward push toward the capital, seizing momentum against Moammar Gadhafi's forces amid international airstrikes.
Misc World | 206835 hits | 6:25 AM on Sunday | posted by wildrosegirl
Rebel forces retook another key Libyan oil town late Saturday as they continued a westward push toward the capital, seizing momentum against Moammar Gadhafi's forces amid international airstrikes.Radiation spike at Japan nuclear plant was an 'error'
Workers at a tsunami-damaged nuclear plant were forced to evacuate after radiation levels 10 million times above the normal rate were reported in a reactor unit Sunday, but the reading was an error, officials say.
Misc World | 206883 hits | 6:24 AM on Sunday | posted by wildrosegirl
Workers at a tsunami-damaged nuclear plant were forced to evacuate after radiation levels 10 million times above the normal rate were reported in a reactor unit Sunday, but the reading was an error, officials say.Signs of disaster were there to see
Misc World | 206613 hits | 5:33 AM on Saturday | posted by stemmer
Protests spread in Middle East: Map
Since mid-January, North Africa and the Middle East have been gripped by revolutionary fever.
Misc World | 206937 hits | 11:34 PM on Friday | posted by Hyack
Since mid-January, North Africa and the Middle East have been gripped by revolutionary fever.Qatar fighter jet joins Libya no-fly zone mission
A Qatari fighter jet became the first from an Arab country to fly a sortie over Libya as international airstrikes continued to destroy military machinery and weapons belonging to the forces of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi.
Misc World | 207124 hits | 6:05 PM on Friday | posted by Hyack
A Qatari fighter jet became the first from an Arab country to fly a sortie over Libya as international airstrikes continued to destroy military machinery and weapons belonging to the forces of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi.
Canada's seal ban appeal goes to WTO panelMisc World | 206973 hits | 6:00 PM on Friday | posted by Hyack
Canada will get to challenge the European Union's trade ban on seal products at a World Trade Organization dispute panel.Up to 1 million flee threat of civil war in Ivory Coast
With possessions balanced on their heads, about 1,000 people frantically crowded around buses rented by Mali to evacuate its citizens Friday from Ivory Coast, as the UN said up to 1 million have fled their homes amid fears of civil war.
Misc World | 206764 hits | 3:58 PM on Friday | posted by Hyack
With possessions balanced on their heads, about 1,000 people frantically crowded around buses rented by Mali to evacuate its citizens Friday from Ivory Coast, as the UN said up to 1 million have fled their homes amid fears of civil war.Israel deploys $200M defence system
Israel deployed its newly developed "Iron Dome" rocket defence system for the first time Friday to defend its southern communities from attacks by Gaza militants after a bloody week of Palestinian strikes and Israeli reprisals.
Misc World | 206857 hits | 3:56 PM on Friday | posted by Hyack
Israel deployed its newly developed "Iron Dome" rocket defence system for the first time Friday to defend its southern communities from attacks by Gaza militants after a bloody week of Palestinian strikes and Israeli reprisals.In Yemen, a day of rival demonstrations
Yemen's president, speaking to thousands of people at a pro-government demonstration on Friday, underscored his intentions to have a dialogue with protesters and make concessions in order to avoid bloodshed.
Misc World | 206736 hits | 3:49 PM on Friday | posted by Hyack
Yemen's president, speaking to thousands of people at a pro-government demonstration on Friday, underscored his intentions to have a dialogue with protesters and make concessions in order to avoid bloodshed. West hits Libya forces, NATO sees 90-day campaignMisc World | 206794 hits | 3:42 PM on Friday | posted by Hyack
TRIPOLI - Western warplanes bombed Moammar Gadhafi's tanks and artillery in eastern Libya on Friday to try to break a battlefield stalemate and help rebels take the strategic town of Ajdabiyah.Jordan: Man dies in hospital after Amman clashes
A man has died after Jordanian security forces used batons and sprayed water to disperse a clash between pro-monarchy and pro-reform demonstrators in Amman.
Misc World | 206898 hits | 3:24 PM on Friday | posted by Hyack
A man has died after Jordanian security forces used batons and sprayed water to disperse a clash between pro-monarchy and pro-reform demonstrators in Amman.Libyan gov't claims 'civilian' casualties in Tripoli
The embattled Libyan regime led by Moammar Gadhafi has accused coalition forces of killing civilians with thundering airstrikes that have struck targets near the outskirts of Tripoli, while Western military officials dismissed the claims as government pro
Misc World | 206747 hits | 2:56 PM on Friday | posted by Hyack
The embattled Libyan regime led by Moammar Gadhafi has accused coalition forces of killing civilians with thundering airstrikes that have struck targets near the outskirts of Tripoli, while Western military officials dismissed the claims as government proSyria rocked by massive unrest
Violence erupted around Syria on Friday as troops opened fire on protesters in several cities and pro- and anti-government crowds clashed on the tense streets of the capital in the most widespread unrest in years, witnesses said.
Misc World | 206819 hits | 2:43 PM on Friday | posted by Hyack
Violence erupted around Syria on Friday as troops opened fire on protesters in several cities and pro- and anti-government crowds clashed on the tense streets of the capital in the most widespread unrest in years, witnesses said.Libya ready to talk with rebels: former PM
A former Libyan prime minister participating in talks at the African Union says his country is ready to talk with opposition rebels and accept political reforms, possibly including elections.
Misc World | 206764 hits | 2:22 PM on Friday | posted by Hyack
A former Libyan prime minister participating in talks at the African Union says his country is ready to talk with opposition rebels and accept political reforms, possibly including elections. Canadian to lead NATO's Libya missionMisc World | 206867 hits | 2:14 PM on Friday | posted by Hyack
Lt.-Gen. Charles Bouchard of Canada will take over command of the NATO mission in Libya, Canadian Defence Minister Peter MacKay said Friday.Japan death toll tops 10,000
Japan's police agency says the death toll from the earthquake and tsunami two weeks ago has officially topped 10,000.
Misc World | 206727 hits | 1:02 AM on Friday | posted by Hyack
Japan's police agency says the death toll from the earthquake and tsunami two weeks ago has officially topped 10,000.Burma earthquake kills 50, injures 40
At least 50 people died and 40 were injured when an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 hit northeastern Burma, also known as Myanmar, shaking buildings as far away as Bangkok.
Misc World | 206804 hits | 1:00 AM on Friday | posted by Hyack
At least 50 people died and 40 were injured when an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 hit northeastern Burma, also known as Myanmar, shaking buildings as far away as Bangkok.Japan nuclear reactor core may have breached
Japanese nuclear safety officials say they suspect that the reactor core at one unit of the troubled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant may have breached.
Misc World | 206914 hits | 12:55 AM on Friday | posted by Hyack
Japanese nuclear safety officials say they suspect that the reactor core at one unit of the troubled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant may have breached.Tap water woes hit Chiba, Saitama, Ibaraki
Misc World | 206506 hits | 6:43 PM on Thursday | posted by stemmer
Radiation injuries slow work at Japan's nuclear plant
Misc World | 206530 hits | 6:42 PM on Thursday | posted by stemmer
NATO to take command of Libya operationMisc World | 206841 hits | 2:59 PM on Thursday | posted by Hyack
NATO appeared on Thursday to move closer to assuming command of the military operation in Libya when Turkey's foreign minister was quoted as saying an agreement has been reached.6.8-magnitude earthquake strikes northeastern Burma
Misc World | 206761 hits | 8:28 AM on Thursday | posted by stemmer
Rebels and NATO struggle to organize in Libya
With Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi's air force destroyed, and NATO warships patrolling the coasts, the opposition forces have begun taking haphazard steps towards forming a government in the eastern part of the country.
Misc World | 206720 hits | 8:08 PM on Wednesday | posted by Hyack
With Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi's air force destroyed, and NATO warships patrolling the coasts, the opposition forces have begun taking haphazard steps towards forming a government in the eastern part of the country.Faulty pipe blamed in BP oil disaster report
The blowout preventer that should have stopped the BP oil spill failed largely because of a faulty design and a trapped piece of pipe, an official probe found Wednesday, appearing to shift some blame for the blowout from the oil giant and toward those who
Misc World | 206872 hits | 8:05 PM on Wednesday | posted by Hyack
The blowout preventer that should have stopped the BP oil spill failed largely because of a faulty design and a trapped piece of pipe, an official probe found Wednesday, appearing to shift some blame for the blowout from the oil giant and toward those who Traces of Japanese radiation detected in N.L.Misc World | 206944 hits | 3:31 PM on Wednesday | posted by Hyack
A detector in St. John's has picked up signs of radiation believed to have come from damaged nuclear power facilities in Japan. Canadian jets bomb Libyan targetMisc World | 207215 hits | 3:27 PM on Wednesday | posted by Hyack
Canadian fighter jets have bombed an ammunition depot in northern Libya in the first attacks by Canadian aircraft in the campaign to enforce a no-fly zone.Smoke disrupts nuke plant restoration work, radiation fears reach Tokyo
Misc World | 206825 hits | 11:17 AM on Wednesday | posted by martin14
Coalition to accelerate attacks on Libyan ground troopsMisc World | 206941 hits | 4:44 PM on Tuesday | posted by Hyack
Moammar Gadhafi's snipers and tanks are attacking civilians in Libya's third-largest city, leading the commander of the coalition enforcing a no-fly zone to say Tuesday that attacks on the Libyan leader's ground forces will accelerate in the "coming hoursGadhafi pledges victory over coalition
Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi slammed the coalition of nations conducting a military operation over his country in an address broadcast Tuesday.
Misc World | 207001 hits | 4:39 PM on Tuesday | posted by Hyack
Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi slammed the coalition of nations conducting a military operation over his country in an address broadcast Tuesday.Japan battles crippled nuclear plant, radiation fears grow
Misc World | 206639 hits | 12:05 PM on Tuesday | posted by stemmer
Religion to become extinct, says model of census data
A study using census data from nine countries shows that religion there is set for extinction, say researchers.
Misc World | 207225 hits | 12:06 AM on Tuesday | posted by Hyack
A study using census data from nine countries shows that religion there is set for extinction, say researchers.Explosions rock Tripoli for 3rd night
Loud explosions and anti-aircraft fire have rocked the Libyan capital for the third night as an international coalition enforces a no-fly zone over the country and targets forces loyal to leader Moammar Gadhafi.
Misc World | 206884 hits | 11:35 PM on Monday | posted by Hyack
Loud explosions and anti-aircraft fire have rocked the Libyan capital for the third night as an international coalition enforces a no-fly zone over the country and targets forces loyal to leader Moammar Gadhafi. Libya strategy divides military coalitionMisc World | 207062 hits | 11:33 PM on Monday | posted by Hyack
Discord erupted Monday in Europe over whether the military operation in Libya should be controlled by NATO, after Turkey blocked the alliance's participation while Italy issued a veiled threat to withdraw the use of its bases unless the alliance was put iJapan death toll hits 9,079
More than 9,000 people are known to have been killed by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, Japanese police said Tuesday.
Misc World | 206815 hits | 11:26 PM on Monday | posted by Hyack
More than 9,000 people are known to have been killed by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, Japanese police said Tuesday.US 'to reduce role in Libya military campaign'
President Barack Obama has said the US will transfer its leading role on Libya "within days" to ensure the burden of enforcing a UN resolution against Colonel Muammar Gaddafi is shared.
Misc World | 206850 hits | 1:32 PM on Monday | posted by Hyack
President Barack Obama has said the US will transfer its leading role on Libya "within days" to ensure the burden of enforcing a UN resolution against Colonel Muammar Gaddafi is shared.Libyan state TV reports new airstrikes over Tripoli
International forces hammered the Libyan capital from the air for the third straight night Monday, according to reports on state television, though the nature of the targets was not immediately clear.
Misc World | 206736 hits | 1:19 PM on Monday | posted by Hyack
International forces hammered the Libyan capital from the air for the third straight night Monday, according to reports on state television, though the nature of the targets was not immediately clear. HMCS Charlottetown patrols off LibyaMisc World | 206917 hits | 12:39 PM on Monday | posted by Hyack
Canadian warship HMCS Charlottetown is patrolling the waters north of Libya, as UN-backed airstrikes continue.Workers pulled at Japan nuke plant as smoke rises
Operators evacuated workers from Japan's tsunami-damaged nuclear plant Monday after gray smoke rose from one of its reactor units, the latest of persistent troubles in stabilizing the radiation-leaking complex.
Misc World | 206849 hits | 4:20 AM on Monday | posted by wildrosegirl
Operators evacuated workers from Japan's tsunami-damaged nuclear plant Monday after gray smoke rose from one of its reactor units, the latest of persistent troubles in stabilizing the radiation-leaking complex. Canada may take on large share of Libya mission Misc World | 206734 hits | 11:16 PM on Sunday | posted by Hyack
The Canadian pilots about to do battle with Muammar Gaddafi are facing a Libyan enemy with out-dated weaponry and an already battered air-defence system.
Western powers strike Libya for second nightMisc World | 206830 hits | 10:33 PM on Sunday | posted by Hyack
TRIPOLI (Reuters) - Western powers launched a second wave of air strikes on Libya early on Monday after halting the advance of Muammar Gaddafi's forces on Benghazi and targeting air defenses to let their planes patrol the skies. Canadian pilots to enforce no-fly zone within daysMisc World | 206804 hits | 8:42 PM on Sunday | posted by Hyack
Canadian fighter pilots will be helping to enforce a no-fly zone above Libya "within 48 hours," Defence Minister Peter MacKay said on Sunday.Two of six Fukushima nuclear reactors declared safe
Two reactors at a crippled Japanese nuclear plant are safely under control after their fuel storage pools cooled down, officials on Sunday told a devastated region that has been holding its breath for good news.
Misc World | 206878 hits | 8:22 AM on Sunday | posted by wildrosegirl
Two reactors at a crippled Japanese nuclear plant are safely under control after their fuel storage pools cooled down, officials on Sunday told a devastated region that has been holding its breath for good news.Gadhafi allies blast attacks on Libya
Venezuela, Russia, China and the African Union are among the countries and organizations to come out against the Western attacks in Libya.
Misc World | 206836 hits | 10:49 PM on Saturday | posted by Hyack
Venezuela, Russia, China and the African Union are among the countries and organizations to come out against the Western attacks in Libya.Berlin zoo says beloved polar bear Knut has died
Berlin's beloved polar bear Knut, an international star who as a cuddly, fluffy cub graced magazine covers, movies and merchandise, died Saturday. His death at the young age of four took zookeepers and animal experts by surprise.
Misc World | 206721 hits | 7:15 PM on Saturday | posted by wildrosegirl
Berlin's beloved polar bear Knut, an international star who as a cuddly, fluffy cub graced magazine covers, movies and merchandise, died Saturday. His death at the young age of four took zookeepers and animal experts by surprise.Gadhafi defiant after coalition missile, jet attacks
Hours after French, British and American military forces unleashed cruise missiles and fighter jets, a defiant Moammar Gadhafi said Libya will fight back against undeserved "naked aggression."
Misc World | 206712 hits | 5:39 PM on Saturday | posted by Hyack
Hours after French, British and American military forces unleashed cruise missiles and fighter jets, a defiant Moammar Gadhafi said Libya will fight back against undeserved "naked aggression." B.C. innovation helping to douse Japanese nuclear reactorsMisc World | 206769 hits | 4:32 PM on Saturday | posted by Hyack
It was originally meant to fight forest fires, but an innovation from a B.C.-based company is being used by the Japanese military to douse water on the country's dangerously overheated nuclear reactors.Israel lodges formal complaint with UN over barrage of Gaza rockets
Misc World | 206640 hits | 5:56 AM on Saturday | posted by Curtman
Japan sees some stabilization in nuclear crisis
Misc World | 206527 hits | 5:12 AM on Saturday | posted by stemmer
Obama gives ultimatum to Gaddafi
US President Barack Obama has said Libyan government forces must end their offensive against rebel-held towns and pull back - or face military action.
Misc World | 206926 hits | 10:34 PM on Friday | posted by Hyack
US President Barack Obama has said Libyan government forces must end their offensive against rebel-held towns and pull back - or face military action.Back to Canada News
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