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Musharraf expects to quit army post by end of November

Pakistani President Gen. Pervez Musharraf says he expects to step down from his role as army chief by the end of November and begin a new presidential term as a civilian.

At least 2 dead after strong earthquakes strike Chile

A strong earthquake struck northern Chile on Wednesday, just hours after a magnitude-7.7 tremor shook the region, the U.S. Geological Survey said. Authorities reported at least two deaths and more than 100 injuries.

British poultry killed in bid to contain avian flu outbreak

Avian flu's return to Britain is another blow to farmers already struggling after livestock herds were hit this year by foot-and-mouth disease and bluetongue.

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PM taps university president as Mulroney inquiry adviser

Prime Minister Stephen Harper has named University of Waterloo president David Johnston as the independent party who will define the parameters for the Brian Mulroney inquiry.

Mulroney inquiry may stall Schreiber's extradition hearing

An extradition hearing for Karlheinz Schreiber should not go ahead until after he testifies at the public inquiry into corruption charges dogging Brian Mulroney, experts suggest.

Tory plan would create 22 new ridings, but nobody knows just where

A government bill introduced Wednesday would add 10 federal ridings in Ontario, seven in British Columbia and five in Alberta, but would not dictate where the new ridings go within those provinces.

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Health »

Don't poo-poo technique: Fecal transplant can cure superbug, doctors say

A controversial treatment, which involves transplants of human waste, can treat C. difficile. But only a handful of doctors in Canada undertake the messy procedure.

Signs help shoppers take stairway to heart, not heaven

Signs calling on shoppers to take the stairs worked in encouraging people to forgo mall escalators, a recent study finds.

Green tea up to 5 times as healthy when citrus juice added

Scientists have discovered that mixing green tea with other substances, such as citrus juices, vitamin C, soy milk or rice milk, boost its cancer-fighting abilities.

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Spielberg named next DeMille Award recipient

Steven Spielberg will add the Hollywood Foreign Press Association's Cecil B. DeMille Award to his collection of lifetime achievement honours.

Follett's gothic romance chosen for Oprah's book club

Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth is Oprah Winfrey's latest book club selection.

Broadway stagehands, producers back at the table

The Broadway stagehands union and theatre owners and producers say they will resume negotiations this weekend.

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Technology & Science »

Astronauts move space station module in preparation for new labs

Astronauts moved the International Space Station's Harmony module to its permanent home on Wednesday to prepare for the delivery of two new laboratories.

Tropical bird species evolved without isolation: study

Evolutionary theorist Charles Darwin had it right when he said different species could develop in the same place, a new Canadian-led study suggests.

Hacking wars, heightened encryption latest threats from Islamic extremists: analyst

Online Islamist extremists pose an increasing threat to public safety, a U.S.-based intelligence analyst warns, as evidence grows that they are beefing up their internet presence to find and nurture new members and wage hacking wars against opponents.

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Money »

Potash Corp. announces $1.8B US expansion

Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan is planning a $1.8 billion US expansion of its potash operation in Rocanville

DundeeWealth writes down $57.6M of commercial paper

DundeeWealth Inc. reported a $121.4-million loss for the third quarter after taking a $133-million charge on the sale of its Dundee Bank subsidiary to Scotiabank in September.

Bank of Canada says no special help forthcoming for Ontario industries

There will be no special assistance for Ontario manufacturers struggling to cope with the high Canadian dollar, the senior deputy governor at the Bank of Canada says.

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Consumer Life »

Ontario police, lottery agency probe $12.5M jackpot win

An Ontario woman who claimed a $12.5 million jackpot four years ago disputes claims by the provincial ombudsman that her win may be suspicious, a probe by the CBC's The Fifth Estate has found.

ALC on hot seat over lotto wins by retailers

Officials from the Atlantic Lottery Corp. fielded a series of tough questions Wednesday from a Nova Scotia legislative committee about measures taken to ensure the integrity of its games.

Compliments frozen beef burgers recalled over E. coli fears

Canada's food watchdog has issued a health hazard alert warning consumers that some packages of Compliments frozen beef burgers may be contaminated with the E. coli O157:H7 bacteria.

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Oilers seek to halt Canucks' divisional run

The Vancouver Canucks look to continue their winning ways — and their success against division foes — when they host the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday (10 p.m. ET).

Home not so sweet for Raptors

Fresh off a pair of victories away from home last weekend, the Toronto Raptors open a three-game homestand Wednesday night against the Utah Jazz.

Wedge, Melvin voted baseball's top managers

Eric Wedge of the Cleveland Indians was named the American League manager of the year on Wednesday.

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Diversions »

Globe that once belonged to Adolf Hitler sells at Calif. auction for $100,000

Guess founder Marciano buys 84.37-carat white diamond for $16 million

Staff problem leads to empty BA flights from UK to U.S. and Canada

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