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Airbus to cut 10,000 jobs: French PM

Aircraft maker Airbus's major restructuring strategy includes 10,000 job cuts, French Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin said Tuesday, adding that his government will oppose any cutbacks in the form of layoffs.

Canadian general calls for less gunfire on Kandahar streets

The general in charge of Canadian troops in Afghanistan is advising soldiers to exercise restraint when using their weapons after three Afghans were mistakenly killed in recent days.

Indian police issue sketches of 2 train bombing suspects

Indian police released sketches Tuesday of two men suspected of planting bombs that sparked a fire on a train bound from India to Pakistan, killing 68 people.

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Harper, Gates announce AIDS vaccine initiative

Canada will be home to a new facility to manufacture and test vaccines to fight HIV, Prime Minister Stephen Harper and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates announced Tuesday in Ottawa.

Toughen animal abuse penalties, Alberta MP urges

Four months after a pup was allegedly tied to a truck and dragged until near death in Myron Thompson's riding of Wild Rose, the Alberta MP asked Ottawa for tougher laws for animal abuse cases across the country.

Blizzard shuts down eastern Newfoundland

A blizzard that rushed over parts of Newfoundland on Monday continued to cause trouble on Tuesday.

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Harper, Gates announce AIDS vaccine initiative

Canada will be home to a new facility to manufacture and test vaccines to fight HIV, Prime Minister Stephen Harper and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates announced Tuesday in Ottawa.

Weaknesses found in breast cancer care in Ont.: report

The diagnosis and medical treatment of women with breast cancer in Ontario are generally satisfactory but they often struggle to find emotional support and guidance, according to a three-year study.

Tiny miracle set to leave Florida hospital

A premature baby that doctors say spent less time in the womb than any other surviving infant is to be released from a Florida hospital Tuesday.

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Arts & Entertainment»

Governor General reveals new inductees to Order of Canada

Filmmaker Arthur Hiller, anti-smoking activist Gar Mahood and authors Howard Engel, Barbara Gowdy and Frances Itani are among the latest citizens to be named to the Order of Canada.

Shaw pledges to resume CTF payments

Shaw Communications has agreed to resume its monthly payments to the Canadian Television Fund, CEO Jim Shaw said Tuesday prior to his appearance before the Commons heritage committee.

Villeneuve races into recording with new CD

Race-car driver Jacques Villeneuve is hoping to rev up a career in music with the launch of his first CD, Private Paradise.

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Technology & Science »

Australia says lights out to incandescent bulbs

Australia has announced it will ban incandescent light bulbs in three years in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, becoming the first country to do away with the technology.

Joost teams with Viacom for internet TV content

Internet television startup Joost is teaming with Viacom Inc. to offer the entertainment giant's content on its free, advertisement-supported service, the companies announced Tuesday.

Plan for satellite radio monopoly faces high hurdle: regulator

America's money-losing satellite radio companies see their share prices rise modestly despite a regulator's lack of enthusiasm for their wedding plans.

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Money »

Talks to resume after minister demands quick end to rail strike

Negotiators were set to resume bargaining Tuesday under pressure from the federal government to end a strike by CN Rail conductors and yard crews.

Annual inflation rate dips to 1.2% in January

Canada's annual rate of inflation dipped to 1.2 per cent in January from 1.6 per cent in December, Statistics Canada reported Tuesday.

Plan for satellite radio monopoly faces high hurdle: regulator

America's money-losing satellite radio companies see their share prices rise modestly despite a regulator's lack of enthusiasm for their wedding plans.

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Consumer Life »

Quebec beefs up training to cut food poisonings

A new Quebec program aims to reduce food poisoinings by requiring grocery stores, restaurants and cafes to have at least one worker trained in food safety on every shift.

Canned tuna exceeds guidelines on mercury: CBC investigation

Health Canada has issued new guidelines for canned albacore tuna for women and children, after a CBC investigation found mercury levels above the allowed limit.

UNB team designs anti-gambling addiction program

Researchers at the University of New Brunswick have developed a new nine-hour program, zeroing in on VLTs, to help problem gamblers.

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Canadiens' Huet out for rest of regular season

Injured Montreal Canadiens goalie Cristobal Huet said Tuesday he does not expect to be back in the lineup before the end of the regular season.

Senators shoot for 5th straight win

Martin Gerber will try to guide Ottawa to its fifth straight win Tuesday night when the Senators host the Edmonton Oilers.

Leafs' big line wreaking havoc

With a 10-2 loss to Toronto still fresh in their minds, the Boston Bruins will face the challenge of stopping Leafs forwards Mats Sundin, Nik Antropov and Alexei Ponikarovsky on Tuesday.

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Diversions »

Colorado town trying to snatch 'Icebox of the Nation' title from Minn. locale

Stumpy, an 8-day-old duckling born in Britain, has a rare mutation: 4 legs

Diver discovers ring lost 20 years ago in underwater cave off African coast

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