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Mexican election loser sets up rival government

Donning a 'presidential sash', defeated leftist presidential candidate Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador waves to supporters at the end of a rally on Monday. Alfredo Estrella/AFP/Getty Images

Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador launches parallel government; swears himself in as Mexico's ‘legitimate' president


O.J.'s book, TV special cancelled

“I and senior management agree with the American public that this was an ill-considered project,” said Rupert Murdoch, News Corp. chairman


Liberals accuse PM of being a “laughingstock”

Stephen Harper and Rona Ambrose come under fire for performances on the international stage last week


Internet ranks behind only TV for science news, study says

But users still savvy enough to double-check online information


Bridal brouhaha goes global

New Zealand couple told their wedding plans were ‘cheap, nasty and tacky' and they should stick to their own class

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PS3, 360 or Wii?

Globe game writer chats about new consoles

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The friendly skies?

Derek DeCloet answers questions on Air Canada IPO and investing in airlines

Business

Congo mine lured suitor

Freeport eyed Phelps venture in Africa

Private equity buyouts on pace to triple

Funds favour real estate

Wholesale sales put damper on economy

Sales in the wholesale industry dropped steeply in September with declines in five of seven wholesale sectors

TD bids to take Banknorth private

Toronto-Dominion Bank to swallow the rest of TD Banknorth it doesn't already own for $3.2-billion (U.S.)

Fewer bankruptcies, even in Ontario

But the trend isn't expected to carry over into 2007


National

B.C. water warning could last weeks: official

Weekend storms muddy the turbid waters, with almost a million people told to keep boiling their water; residents in some areas face fight straight day of advisory

Ignatieff revs sputtering engine for homestretch

Liberal leadership front-runner holds spirited rally after spending several days explaining his controversial utterances

You shouldn't spank your kids, UNICEF chief says

Nigel Fisher suggests Criminal Code should be amended to bar spanking

Cigarette smuggling ring dismantled

RCMP arrest suspected ringleaders of drug trafficking and cigarette smuggling ring on the Akwesasne Territory

Fur flies after beavers killed by University of Waterloo

Some alumni reconsidering donations to their alma mater


World

The face of Jack the Ripper revealed?

British investigators claim to have the most accurate description of elusive serial killer - even pinpointing what street he may have lived on

Report says Australia should lift restrictions on uranium

Government has proposed increasing exports

Iran invites Iraqi, Syrian presidents for summit

Tehran meeting aimed at letting leaders discussion ways to co-operate on curbing Iraq violence

Japanese sub collides with civilian vessel

Military vessel dented but no injuries reported


Science

Group seeks protection for parts of northwest Atlantic

Boston-based conservation organization says big parts of Atlantic should be off limits for fishing


Health

WHO says small gains in African health being made

Local initiatives making inroads but health problems across continent remain enormous, group says

MedicAlert launches child program

Charity to provide medical bracelets to eligible children aged 4 to 14


Technology

Online libel protection grows

Websites that publish inflammatory information written by other parties cannot be sued for libel, the California Supreme Court rules

Call of Duty 3

It's the Canadians! The Canadians are coming!

Blogs: Ingram: Dating site catches killer

Markus Frind, who single-handedly runs one of the most popular dating websites on the Internet, helped catch one of America's Most Wanted

Let the Games Begin

Giant warlords (like Microsoft and Sony) are poised for a tech-toy shootout, writes SCOTT COLBOURNE


Sports

Toronto fends off Islanders

Leafs better early, but after taking lead, they let New York back into the game, writes TIM WHARNSBY

Emery lifts Senators to win over Wild

Ottawa goaltender stops a career-high 42 shots for Sens' third victory in four games

Jags upset Manning's Giants

Back in black, Jacksonville pressures New York and its quarterback all night long, rebounding from embarassing loss to Houston

Boozer rallies Jazz past Raptors

Utah forward scores 35 points on his birthday to send Toronto tumbling to sixth straight defeat

'They won this for the province'

B.C. Lions' fans brave pouring rain to greet heroes, writes GRANT KERR


Arts

'Kramer' actor spews racial slurs at comedy club

Michael Richards of Seinfeld fame peppers stand up routine with racial remarks and profanities

A raven taps at Canada's chamber door

Winged character from TV series rolls into Vancouver for Santa parade, hoping, finally, to take off at home

Penguin has licence to chill Bond

Tap-dancing penguin of Happy Feet grabs top spot from James Bond at weekend box office

 

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