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Commonwealth threatens to suspend Pakistan unless emergency rule lifted Video
The Commonwealth is threatening to suspend Pakistan if it doesn't lift emergency rule by Nov. 22.
Hamas, Fatah trade blame for 7 deaths at Gaza rally Video
Gunmen from Hamas and Fatah fired at each other Monday, killing at least seven people at a Fatah rally to commemorate the death of Yasser Arafat.
Top Khmer Rouge couple to face genocide tribunal
The ex-foreign minister of the Khmer Rouge regime and his wife were arrested Monday in the Cambodia capital on charges of crimes against humanity, becoming the latest figures from the 1970s government to await trial before Cambodia's UN-backed genocide tribunal.

Canada »

Mulroney asks for public inquiry into allegations
Former prime minister Brian Mulroney wants the federal government to drop an independent review of allegations he faces and proceed immediately to a full-blown public inquiry into the matter.
Ex-pathologist apologizes for autopsy errors at inquiry VideoAudio
A former pathologist whose work is at the centre of an Ontario inquiry acknowledged Monday that he made a "number of mistakes" during his 20 years of conducting autopsies.
Ontario trucker faces extradition for war crimes in Croatia
A 42-year-old man from Kitchener, Ont., accused of war crimes against civilians in his native Croatia, is expected to remain in a U.S. jail cell at least until Tuesday.

Health »

Brain matures slower in kids with ADD, researchers say
The areas of the brain responsible for functions such as attention and memory develop slower in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder than those of their non-ADHD counterparts, new research suggests.
Nitrite halves heart attack damage in mice, study finds
Eating green, leafy vegetables may help minimize tissue damage caused by heart attacks, said a U.S. study released Monday.
Aggressive staph germ causes cells to explode, researchers find
The aggressive antibiotic-resistant staph infection responsible for thousands of recent illnesses in the United States undermines the body's defences by causing germ-fighting cells to explode, researchers reported Sunday.

Arts & Entertainment»

Marty director Delbert Mann dies
Delbert Mann, who won a directing Oscar for Marty and helmed many notable television dramas, has died at the age of 87.
Actors union warns studios about layoffs during writers strike
The actors union known as the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) has sent out a warning to Hollywood studios concerning the layoff or suspension of actors during the writers strike.
Long-lost Blake watercolours shown for 1st time
Eight recently discovered watercolours by British Romantic poet and artist William Blake are being shown publicly for the first time by Tate Britain in London.

Technology & Science »

IBM buying up Cognos
Canada's largest software company, Cognos Inc., said Monday it has agreed to a $5-billion US friendly takeover by IBM.
Virgin Mobile to introduce subscriber plan
Virgin Mobile Canada is looking to upgrade the quality of mobile devices it can offer customers by introducing monthly payment plans and service contracts in early 2008.
Nitrite halves heart attack damage in mice, study finds
Eating green, leafy vegetables may help minimize tissue damage caused by heart attacks, said a U.S. study released Monday.

Money »

IBM buying up Cognos
Canada's largest software company, Cognos Inc., said Monday it has agreed to a $5-billion US friendly takeover by IBM.
Loonie loses almost three cents against U.S. dollar
The Canadian dollar continued to retreat Monday from the record highs that it reached last week against the U.S. dollar.
Onex posts Q3 loss on rising dollar
Onex Corp. said Monday that currency exchange losses on its U.S. cash and securities, combined with accounting charges, pulled it to a loss in the third quarter.

Consumer Life »

Virgin Mobile to introduce subscriber plan
Virgin Mobile Canada is looking to upgrade the quality of mobile devices it can offer customers by introducing monthly payment plans and service contracts in early 2008.
World's largest passenger jet lands in Montreal Video
The world's largest passenger plane, the Airbus A380, made the only Canadian stop on its world tour on Monday, landing in Montreal.
Airbus creates 'flying palace' for Saudi prince
A Saudi prince recently bought one of the world's biggest passenger planes, airplane manufacturer Airbus SAS said Monday.

Sports »

Scores: CFL MLB MLS

5 star night at Hockey Hall of Fame
Ron Francis, Jim Gregory, Al MacInnis, Mark Messier and Scott Stevens were inducted Monday into the Hockey Hall of Fame.
CFL suspends Lions' Jason Jimenez
The Canadian Football League handed a one-game suspension to Jason Jimenez on Monday, meaning the B.C. offensive tackle could miss the team's CFL West final against Saskatchewan on Sunday.
Pedroia, Braun baseball's top rookies
Dustin Pedroia was a clearcut choice as American League rookie of the year, with Ryan Braun just edging Troy Tulowitzki for recognition as the National League's best first-year player.
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