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Russia bans export of anti-aircraft systems to Iran
MOSCOW — Russian President Dmitry Medvedev issued a decree Wednesday banning all sales of S-300 anti-aircraft missile systems to Iran.
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MOSCOW — Russian President Dmitry Medvedev issued a decree Wednesday banning all sales of S-300 anti-aircraft missile systems to Iran.UN report says Israeli flotilla raid broke law
GENEVA — A report by three UN-appointed human rights experts Wednesday said that Israeli forces violated international law when they raided a Gaza-bound aid flotilla killing nine activists earlier this year.
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GENEVA — A report by three UN-appointed human rights experts Wednesday said that Israeli forces violated international law when they raided a Gaza-bound aid flotilla killing nine activists earlier this year.Insurgents killed attacking NATO, Afghan army base
KABUL, Afghanistan — Insurgents attacked a NATO and Afghan army outpost in eastern Afghanistan near the Pakistan border and at least 25 of the militants were killed in the resulting skirmish, officials said Wednesday.
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KABUL, Afghanistan — Insurgents attacked a NATO and Afghan army outpost in eastern Afghanistan near the Pakistan border and at least 25 of the militants were killed in the resulting skirmish, officials said Wednesday.
Canadian Antarctic artifacts bring in more than $200KMisc World | 206583 hits | 10:10 PM on Wednesday | posted by Hyack
LONDON — Photos taken by a Canadian who was one of the first explorers to trek Antarctica have sold at auction for C$100,000 more than expected. Canada fears loss in UN Security Council raceMisc World | 206795 hits | 10:04 PM on Wednesday | posted by Hyack
OTTAWA — The Harper government is bracing for what would be an embarrassing loss in its bid to win a temporary seat on the United Nations Security Council. More than 400 Afghans captured by Canadians, rising number being releasedMisc World | 206675 hits | 9:51 PM on Wednesday | posted by Hyack
OTTAWA - The Canadian army captured 439 suspected Taliban fighters in the first seven years of the Afghan war, and has been setting free an increasing number of those prisoners, newly released statistics show.Oops! Spelling Mistake Has Billboard Promoting 'Pubic' Schools
SOUTH BEND, Indiana -- What a difference one letter can make. A huge billboard promoting public schools in South Bend, Indiana was missing a very important "L."
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SOUTH BEND, Indiana -- What a difference one letter can make. A huge billboard promoting public schools in South Bend, Indiana was missing a very important "L." Rescue of school-at-sea students delayed, log showsMisc World | 206804 hits | 11:38 PM on Tuesday | posted by Hyack
Nova Scotia sailing school students who spent 41 hours adrift in life rafts after their ship, the SV Concordia, sank off the coast of Brazil in February could have been rescued much earlier, suggest documents obtained by CBC. Canadian officials add voice to chorus of concerns around Commonwealth GamesMisc World | 206832 hits | 11:13 PM on Tuesday | posted by Hyack
Canadian officials joined a chorus of concern over the atrocious conditions at the athletes village for the imminent Commonwealth Games in New Delhi. The clock is ticking with Canadian athletes scheduled to begin arriving in just three days for the Oct. 3Russian plane, helicopter buzz American navy frigate
Russian aircraft have buzzed a U.S. navy frigate in the Arctic Ocean in a Cold War-style show of force as the Kremlin steps up its campaign to claim much of the resource-rich region.
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Russian aircraft have buzzed a U.S. navy frigate in the Arctic Ocean in a Cold War-style show of force as the Kremlin steps up its campaign to claim much of the resource-rich region. Canadian blogger may face death sentence in Iran: PENMisc World | 206658 hits | 8:39 PM on Tuesday | posted by wildrosegirl
A Canadian-Iranian blogger is believed to be facing a death sentence in Iran.North Korea names date for leadership summit
North Korea's ruling party will hold its first conference in a generation on 28 September, state media reports say, amid speculation that leader Kim Jong-il is about to name his successor.
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North Korea's ruling party will hold its first conference in a generation on 28 September, state media reports say, amid speculation that leader Kim Jong-il is about to name his successor.Ahmadinejad insists Iran is not building an atomic bomb
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Sunday that "the future belongs to Iran," and challenged the United States to accept that his country has a major role in the world.
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Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Sunday that "the future belongs to Iran," and challenged the United States to accept that his country has a major role in the world. Nunavut uncorks EU liquor banMisc World | 206852 hits | 9:40 PM on Sunday | posted by Hyack
Nunavut is countering the European Union's trade ban on seal products with its own import ban of wines, scotches, spirits and other liquor from EU countries.Car bombs in Baghdad kill 31, wound dozens
Two car bombs exploded in Baghdad Sunday morning, killing at least 31 people, breaking what has been a period of relative calm since the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
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Two car bombs exploded in Baghdad Sunday morning, killing at least 31 people, breaking what has been a period of relative calm since the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.British release secret UFO files
Plenty of things about modern-day football are alien to fans – but that was even truer in 1999 when a UFO was reported over Stamford Bridge!
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Plenty of things about modern-day football are alien to fans – but that was even truer in 1999 when a UFO was reported over Stamford Bridge!Rescue hole reaches Chilean miners
Rescuers achieved a breakthrough in efforts to rescue 33 trapped Chilean miners Friday, reaching the caverns where they are imprisoned with a bore hole that will now be widened so that they can be pulled to freedom.
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Rescuers achieved a breakthrough in efforts to rescue 33 trapped Chilean miners Friday, reaching the caverns where they are imprisoned with a bore hole that will now be widened so that they can be pulled to freedom. Canada confident of claim on Arctic underwater mountain rangeMisc World | 206948 hits | 4:22 PM on Friday | posted by Hyack
Canada is preparing for a possibly lengthy standoff with Russia over Arctic seabed riches, announcing it is now confident it has amassed sufficient scientific evidence to back a claim for a coveted underwater mountain range near the North Pole. Norway urges Ottawa to settle Arctic disputeMisc World | 206971 hits | 4:20 PM on Friday | posted by Hyack
OTTAWA — Norway is urging Canada to settle its Arctic territorial disputes with Russia to lower tensions with Moscow over sovereignty in the Far North. That advice comes after this week's boundary agreement between Russia and Norway, which ends a 40-year WTF, kids swearing earlier now, researcher says
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Rare 'Asian unicorn' dies in captivity
Villagers in a Southeast Asian country captured an animal last month that hasn't been seen for more than a decade.
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Villagers in a Southeast Asian country captured an animal last month that hasn't been seen for more than a decade.Afghan police, army prepare for election violence
Police set up extra checkpoints and NATO troops were on the move across Afghanistan Friday, securing polling stations and searching for suicide bombers and insurgents one day ahead of parliamentary elections.
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Police set up extra checkpoints and NATO troops were on the move across Afghanistan Friday, securing polling stations and searching for suicide bombers and insurgents one day ahead of parliamentary elections.Karl gains hurricane strength in Gulf of Mexico
Karl reached hurricane force in the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday after dumping heavy rain on the Yucatan Peninsula. It was expected to strengthen more before hitting Mexico's coast near a port and an oil hub sometime Friday.
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Karl reached hurricane force in the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday after dumping heavy rain on the Yucatan Peninsula. It was expected to strengthen more before hitting Mexico's coast near a port and an oil hub sometime Friday.Filipina who left newborn in trash says she was raped
Misc World | 206592 hits | 9:56 AM on Thursday | posted by Strutz
Obama children's book already a hit
President Obama is still a hit with the nation's book buyers.
Misc World | 206750 hits | 6:31 PM on Wednesday | posted by wildrosegirl
President Obama is still a hit with the nation's book buyers. Russia investigates Vancouver Olympics mis-spendingMisc World | 206784 hits | 4:05 PM on Wednesday | posted by Hyack
MOSCOW — Russia's top investigative body opened a criminal probe Wednesday into alleged mis-spending of millions of dollars on the country's preparations for the Vancouver Olympics. Climate centre reports 2010 is tied with 1998 for hottest year on record so farMisc World | 206656 hits | 3:53 PM on Wednesday | posted by Hyack
After eight months, 2010 is running neck-and-neck with 1998 for the record as the hottest year at this point. The planet's average temperature for January-August was 58.5 degrees Fahrenheit (14.7 Celsius), tying the record heat set for that period in 1998Mideast clashes erupt as peace talks end
A mortar attack by Palestinian militants and airstrikes by Israel formed the grim backdrop as Mideast leaders ended their latest round of peace talks in Jerusalem Wednesday, still divided on major issues.
Misc World | 206708 hits | 3:50 PM on Wednesday | posted by Hyack
A mortar attack by Palestinian militants and airstrikes by Israel formed the grim backdrop as Mideast leaders ended their latest round of peace talks in Jerusalem Wednesday, still divided on major issues.Police: Eiffel Tower evacuated over bomb alert
Paris' Eiffel Tower and its immediate surroundings underneath were evacuated Tuesday evening after an anonymous caller phoned in a bomb threat, the French capital's police headquarters said.
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Paris' Eiffel Tower and its immediate surroundings underneath were evacuated Tuesday evening after an anonymous caller phoned in a bomb threat, the French capital's police headquarters said.Injuries reported in explosion at southwest Tennessee plant that makes military flares
Authorities say injuries have been reported in an explosion at a southwest Tennessee plant that makes flares for the military. Cris Hill, a dispatcher at ...
Misc World | 206773 hits | 12:04 PM on Tuesday | posted by tritium
Authorities say injuries have been reported in an explosion at a southwest Tennessee plant that makes flares for the military. Cris Hill, a dispatcher at ...Obama writes children's book
President Barack Obama has written a book for children that focuses on inspirational leaders from American history.
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President Barack Obama has written a book for children that focuses on inspirational leaders from American history.Hurricane Julia forms in Atlantic
Hurricane Julia has formed in the Atlantic Ocean, making it the fifth hurricane of the season in the region, forecasters said Tuesday.
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Hurricane Julia has formed in the Atlantic Ocean, making it the fifth hurricane of the season in the region, forecasters said Tuesday.Global hunger declines, but still 'unacceptably high'
The number of people going hungry in the world has fallen for the first time in 15 years, but experts say the drop is not likely the beginning of a trend.
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The number of people going hungry in the world has fallen for the first time in 15 years, but experts say the drop is not likely the beginning of a trend. Japan to challenge Ont. green subsidiesMisc World | 206683 hits | 7:16 PM on Monday | posted by Hyack
Japan is taking aim at Ontario's green energy policies. The country plans to file a complaint against Canada, saying it shouldn't allow Ontario to treat local companies favourably in subsidizing the cost of solar and wind power generation.Venezuela plane crash kills at least 15
At least 15 people were killed Monday when a Conviasa plane carrying 51 people crashed during a domestic flight in Venezuela.
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At least 15 people were killed Monday when a Conviasa plane carrying 51 people crashed during a domestic flight in Venezuela.Prince William, Kate to wed in 2012: report
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In referendum, Turks reject military-era laws
Turks approved sweeping changes to their military-era constitution Sunday _ a referendum hailed by the government as a leap toward full democracy in line with its troubled bid to join the European Union.
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Turks approved sweeping changes to their military-era constitution Sunday _ a referendum hailed by the government as a leap toward full democracy in line with its troubled bid to join the European Union. Ottawa extends Pakistan pledge deadlineMisc World | 206667 hits | 3:16 PM on Sunday | posted by Khar
OTTAWA - The federal government announced Sunday a three-week extension of its pledge to match all private donations to registered charities to bolster aid efforts in flood-ravaged Pakistan.Five still missing after California gas-line explosion
Six people are dead and five others are missing after an enormous natural gas explosion tore through a suburb south of San Francisco, destroying homes, sending flames roaring through the hills and injuring dozens.
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Six people are dead and five others are missing after an enormous natural gas explosion tore through a suburb south of San Francisco, destroying homes, sending flames roaring through the hills and injuring dozens. 'Manhattan' ice island splits in twoMisc World | 206906 hits | 12:02 AM on Sunday | posted by Hyack
A massive ice island four times the size of Manhattan that broke off the Petermann Glacier early last month has split in two. N.L. towns remember 9/11Misc World | 206736 hits | 10:06 PM on Saturday | posted by Hyack
Saturday was a day of remembrance for the towns of Appleton and Gander in eastern Newfoundland. The communities became giant hostels for thousands of airline passengers nine years ago when the Sept. 11 attacks shut down American airspace and 77 flights ca Coalition to attack Taliban this fallMisc World | 206765 hits | 5:45 PM on Saturday | posted by Hyack
Coalition forces in Afghanistan will go on the offensive this fall, says Lt.-Gen. Marc Lessard, the commander of Canadian troops overseas.Twenty years after Soviet humiliation, Russia seeks a return to Afghanistan
Russia is positioning itself for active reinvolvement in Afghanistan, the country's Foreign Minister indicated yesterday.
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Russia is positioning itself for active reinvolvement in Afghanistan, the country's Foreign Minister indicated yesterday.Bird community atwitter over prize budgie's murder
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Hike water prices to stop waste: expert
In a world where supplies of fresh water are shrinking, countries, companies and individuals should be aware of the value of water, Yvo de Boer told a water seminar in Brussels, Belgium, on Thursday
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In a world where supplies of fresh water are shrinking, countries, companies and individuals should be aware of the value of water, Yvo de Boer told a water seminar in Brussels, Belgium, on ThursdayCastro denies criticizing Cuban communism
HAVANA, Cuba — Fidel Castro says his comments about Cuba's communist economic model were misinterpreted by a visiting American journalist.
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HAVANA, Cuba — Fidel Castro says his comments about Cuba's communist economic model were misinterpreted by a visiting American journalist.California explosion, fire kill at least 4
Officials confirmed Friday that at least four people are confirmed dead in an explosion and fire that tore through a neighbourhood near San Francisco.
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Officials confirmed Friday that at least four people are confirmed dead in an explosion and fire that tore through a neighbourhood near San Francisco.US Marines capture ship hijacked by pirates off Somalia
A group of 24 marines swooped on the German-owned M/V Magellan Star and took control of the ship from nine pirates who had captured it on Wednesday.
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A group of 24 marines swooped on the German-owned M/V Magellan Star and took control of the ship from nine pirates who had captured it on Wednesday.China tells Japan to back down in sea dispute
(Reuters) - Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi demanded on Friday that Japan unconditionally free a Chinese fishing boat captain seized in disputed waters, raising the pitch of Beijing's latest territorial quarrel with Tokyo.
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(Reuters) - Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi demanded on Friday that Japan unconditionally free a Chinese fishing boat captain seized in disputed waters, raising the pitch of Beijing's latest territorial quarrel with Tokyo.Fidel latest to say Cuba's communism doesn't work
HAVANA — Cuba's communist economic model has come in for criticism from an unlikely source: Fidel Castro. The revolutionary leader told a visiting American journalist and a U.S.-Cuba policy expert that the island's state-dominated system is in need of cha
Misc World | 206874 hits | 7:09 PM on Thursday | posted by Hyack
HAVANA — Cuba's communist economic model has come in for criticism from an unlikely source: Fidel Castro. The revolutionary leader told a visiting American journalist and a U.S.-Cuba policy expert that the island's state-dominated system is in need of chaBack to Canada News
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