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Plane with 104 on board crashes in Nigeria

At least six survivors have been found after a Nigerian airliner carrying 104 people crashed Sunday in Abuja, according to media reports in the West African country.

NATO soldier killed in southern Afghanistan

A roadside blast killed one NATO soldier and wounded eight others in southern Afghanistan, the alliance said Sunday, but did not disclose the nationality of the slain and wounded soldiers.

Castro ridicules death rumours on video

Cuban dictator Fidel Castro has appeared on television holding a copy of Saturday's newspaper and ridiculing rumours that he had died following stomach surgery in July.

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Canada »

3 dead in Edmonton nightclub shooting

Edmonton police have 'pretty good leads' after a nightclub shooting in the city's downtown killed three people and seriously injured a fourth early Sunday, a spokesman said.

Protesters urge end to Afghan mission

Rallies were being held held across Canada on Saturday to pressure Ottawa to pull Canadians troops out of Afghanistan.

Snow leaves 15,000 in B.C. without power

Heavy snowfall in northern British Columbia has downed transmission lines and left at least 15,000 BC Hydro customers without power around Smithers, Burn's Lake and Fort St. James.

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Health »

Seniors satisfied with health-care system overall: report

The health and quality of life of Canadian seniors rates an overall grade of B, the National Advisory Council on Aging said Friday.

Complications linked to colon cancer drug Avastin

The colorectal cancer drug Avastin has been linked to two serious complications in a small number of patients worldwide, the drug's manufacturer warned Canadians on Friday.

Obesity drug may help Type 2 diabetes

An experimental obesity drug also appears to help reduce the health risks from Type 2 diabetes, researchers say.

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Arts & Entertainment»

Victoria and Albert ponders leasing of paintings

The Victoria and Albert Museum in London, England, is considering a plan to lease some of its 2,000 oil paintings to raise money for acquisitions.

U.S. networks reject ads for Dixie Chicks doc

The company distributing the documentary Shut Up & Sing, about the Dixie Chicks' controversial remark against the U.S. president and his invasion of Iraq, says NBC and CW have rejected ads promoting the film.

Mark McKinney, Corner Gas winners at comedy awards

The TV series Corner Gas and former Kid In The Hall Mark McKinney were double winners at the 7th Annual Canadian Comedy Awards.

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Technology & Science »

Coming soon to a screen near you: aurora borealis

The beauty of the northern lights may soon splash across computer and television screens thanks to a scientific research program led by the Canadian Space Agency and NASA.

Fate of Hubble repair mission to be announced Tuesday

NASA officials met Friday to decide whether to risk a space shuttle flight on a mission to repair the Hubble space telescope.

Scientists reconcile discrepancy with Big Bang theory

Using 3-D models, physicists have created a mathematical code that cracks a mystery about stellar development and reconciles a discrepancy with the Big Bang theory of the universe's evolution.

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Money »

U.S. economic growth slows as new housing slumps

The U.S. Commerce Department reported Friday that the economy grew at a pace of just 1.6 per cent in the quarter due to weakness in the housing market.

SEC asks for more information from RIM about option grants

The U.S. SEC has sent an informal inquiry to Research in Motion, asking for more information about its probe of stock option grants, the company announced Friday.

Celestica shares tumble on weak outlook

Shares of contract electronics manufacturer Celestica took their biggest dive in more than a year Friday as the firm released a financial outlook that disappointed analysts.

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Consumer Life »

Ottawa plans no-fly list by 2007

The Conservative government announced on Friday plans to streamline guidelines by 2007 for a no-fly list to bolster aircraft security.

Crafty revellers delight in creating Halloween

Store-bought costumes may be decreasing in price but many holiday enthusiasts are still insisting on crafting their own creations. They say Halloween is a time for the do-it-yourself movement to take centre stage.

Sask. government to lower PST to 5%

Flush with cash and an election on the horizon, the Saskatchewan government is lowering its provincial sales tax to five per cent from seven per cent.

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Sports »

Scores: NHL CFL MLB

Lions deny Blue Bombers

Dave Dickenson threw two touchdown passes to lead the B.C. Lions to a 26-16 win over Winnipeg Saturday, costing the Blue Bombers the chance to host an East division playoff game.

Oilers blank Ovechkin, Caps

Dwayne Roloson made 19 saves to earn his first shutout of the season as the Oilers held Alex Ovechkin to four shots in a 4-0 win over the Washington Capitals on Saturday.

Flames fall again to Predators

Jason Arnott scored two goals as the Nashville Predators continued their recent domination of the Calgary Flames with a 3-2 victory on Saturday night.

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Diversions »

Design contest aims to give kitchen standby Tupperware a hip new image

Long Island principal bars girls wearing Captain Underpants costumes

New York moves to block identity theft, brings shredding power to the people

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