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Egypt's military rulers face calls for earlier vote (Reuters)Reuters - Egypt's military faced pressure on Saturday to speed up its transfer of power to civilians, as top public figures demanded a faster transition and street protests against army rule disrupted the heart of Cairo for a third day.
Yahoo! News | 05-Feb-2012 00:11
Martin, 4 linemen make Hall of Fame (AP)
AP - Running back Curtis Martin and four linemen have made the Pro Football Hall of Fame, along with one senior committee choice.
Yahoo! News | 05-Feb-2012 00:10
Syrian Embassy in Ottawa vandalized
The Syrian Embassy in Ottawa has been splashed with what appears to be red paint.
canada.com | 05-Feb-2012 00:10
Mexico 'cartel enforcer' detained
Police in Mexico say they have arrested the suspected leader of the Gente Nueva gang, the armed wing of the Sinaloa drug cartel.
news.bbc.co.uk | 05-Feb-2012 00:09
Heavy snowfall leads to warnings
Snow is falling across much of the country, disrupting flights and leading to calls for drivers to take care.
bbc.co.uk | 05-Feb-2012 00:08
On World Cancer Day, spotlight shines on prevention
Today is World Cancer Day and this year's theme is "Together it is possible."
ctv.ca | 05-Feb-2012 00:07
Romney eyes victory in Nevada contest that rivals concede
Republican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney reached for his second straight victory Saturday in the Nevada caucuses, a contest that Newt Gingrich and the rest of his rivals conceded in advance.
ctv.ca | 05-Feb-2012 00:06
Take advantage of RRSPs in uncertain times: expert
In an era of economic uncertainties -- including anticipated changes to Canada's pension system -- it's time to think about making an RRSP contribution, says an investment advisor.
ctv.ca | 05-Feb-2012 00:01
Eurogroup's Juncker warns of possible Greece default (Reuters)
Reuters - The possibility of a sovereign default by Greece cannot be ruled out, Jean-Claude Juncker, head of the Eurogroup of finance ministers from the single currency zone, said in a German magazine on Saturday.
Yahoo! News | 04-Feb-2012 23:58
Mitt Romney aims to romp home in Nevada caucus
Newt Gingrich says Mitt Romney is looking to recover from his "boo boo" as the two Republicans battle it out in the Nevada caucus.
canada.com | 04-Feb-2012 23:55
Police clear tents from Occupy site in DC; 7 held (AP)
AP - U.S. Park Police say an officer has been struck with a brick in the face as officers in riot gear and on horseback cleared protesters from one of the last remaining Occupy sites.
Yahoo! News | 04-Feb-2012 23:54
GB see off Germany to make final
Great Britain beat Germany 2-0 to reach their first Champions Trophy final thanks to goals from Sarah Thomas and Ashleigh Ball.
bbc.co.uk | 04-Feb-2012 23:49
Quake shakes ocean, hardly felt on Vancouver Island
A 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck just past noon Saturday off the coast of Vancouver Island, about 170 km west of Ucluelet, on the west coast of Vancouver Island.
canada.com | 04-Feb-2012 23:40
U.S. Army in Europe eyes greater partner training (Reuters)
Reuters - The U.S. military, which is cutting its presence in Europe, plans to expand its training of European partners to cope with new threats posed by interlinked criminal and militant networks smuggling weapons and drugs, said the U.S. commander in Europe.
Yahoo! News | 04-Feb-2012 23:30
As Parliament's traditions fall under attack, one man stands guard
Rob Walsh sat ringside in Parliament for 20 years and watched a paradox unfold.
canada.com | 04-Feb-2012 23:25
Russia, China veto UN resolution on Syria killings
Russia and China veto a UN Security Council resolution condemning the Syrian government's deadly crackdown on protests for the second time.
canada.com | 04-Feb-2012 23:10
When Will We Get To Know The 'Real' Mitt Romney?
Despite Mitt Romney's time as governor, his previous presidential run and quite a few years in the spotlight, many people still feel they don't know much about him. The clean-cut, buttoned-up candidate is notoriously quiet about his private life, and his former colleagues and friends haven't revealed much, either.
npr.org | 04-Feb-2012 23:06
5.7-magnitude quake recorded off B.C., no tsunami danger
A 5.7 magnitude earthquake has been recorded about 170 kilometres west of Ucluelet off the coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
ctv.ca | 04-Feb-2012 23:02
John McCain talks of Chinese Arab Spring
U.S. Senator John McCain warned China's Vice Foreign Minister Zhang Zhijun on Saturday that "the Arab Spring is coming to China" and highlighted the number of Tibetans burning themselves to death in his country.
canada.com | 04-Feb-2012 22:55
Three winning tickets sold for $50M lottery jackpot
Three winning tickets were sold for last night's $50 million Lotto Max jackpot -- two in Quebec and one in British Columbia.
ctv.ca | 04-Feb-2012 22:50
Resolution on Syria vetoed at UN
Russia and China veto an Arab and Western-backed UN resolution condemning the violent crackdown in Syria, hours after scores are killed in Homs.
bbc.co.uk | 04-Feb-2012 22:44
Shock and horror in Syria's battered Homs
Dazed and shocked residents of the battered Syrian protest hub of Homs emerge from their homes after a night of terror to search the rubble for loved ones.
canada.com | 04-Feb-2012 22:40
Italian father throws toddler off bridge into river
An Italian man has thrown his 16-month-old son off a bridge into the river in Rome in a fit of rage following a row with his partner over custody, Italian media are reporting.
canada.com | 04-Feb-2012 22:25
Egypt soccer riot: FIFA boss Sepp Blatter slams 'political interference'
FIFA president Sepp Blatter has slammed "political interference" in Egyptian football, in the wake of the death of 74 fans in riots following a midweek domestic match.
canada.com | 04-Feb-2012 22:10
Imams issue fatwa against honour killings
Imams from across Canada and the U.S. have issued a moral ruling condemning honour killings, domestic violence and misogyny as "un-Islamic."
ctv.ca | 04-Feb-2012 22:08
Syrians and Turks in Istanbul Protest Latest Syrian Show of Force
Turkey has become a base for the Syrian opposition
voanews.com | 04-Feb-2012 22:07
Iran mass producing anti-ship cruise missile, state TV says
Iran has begun mass production of an anti-ship cruise missile, state television's website says.
canada.com | 04-Feb-2012 21:55
Russia, China veto UN draft resolution on Syria
Russia and China vetoed a UN Security Council resolution Saturday that backed an Arab League plan calling on Syrian President Bashar Assad to step down.
ctv.ca | 04-Feb-2012 21:52
Recliners Score Big With Super Bowl Watchers
Sales of reclining chairs and sofas are as hot as New York Giants receiver Victor Cruz's touchdown dance. Or, for you New England Patriots fans, as popular as star tight end Rob Gronkowski's sprained ankle.
npr.org | 04-Feb-2012 21:48
Acting veteran Ben Gazzara dies
US film and Broadway actor Ben Gazzara has died in New York at the age of 81.
bbc.co.uk | 04-Feb-2012 21:27
Obama Condemns Syrian Attack
President issues sharply-worded statement aimed at reassuring the Syrian people
voanews.com | 04-Feb-2012 21:27
Winter storm blasts Newfoundland and Labrador
A fierce winter storm pummeled parts of Newfoundland Saturday, making driving treacherous and cancelling flights at St. John's International Airport.
ctv.ca | 04-Feb-2012 21:23
Man City 3-0 Fulham
Manchester City hit two early goals before seeing off a heavy snow storm to open up a three-point lead over Manchester United at the top of the Premier League.
bbc.co.uk | 04-Feb-2012 20:54
Hundreds of Dolphins Stranded on Cape Cod
Rescuers are struggling to save more than 100 dolphins that have beached themselves on the shores of Cape Cod, Mass., over the past two weeks in what could be the largest single-species stranding ever in the northeast. The dolphins are washing up along the rocky...
ABC News | 04-Feb-2012 20:47
Coalition Commander Says Afghan Plan Still Intact
US General says he still anticipates transition to full Afghan security control after American troops end most combat duties next year
voanews.com | 04-Feb-2012 20:47
Police begin clearing Occupy DC protest site (Reuters)
Reuters - Police removed bedding and most tents on Saturday at an "Occupy" protest site just blocks from the White House, enforcing a no-camping rule at a public square that has housed protesters for months.
Yahoo! News | 04-Feb-2012 20:34
Police: Man Lived With Mother's Corpse
Woman's body was found after neighbors complained of foul odor.
ABC News | 04-Feb-2012 20:33
Pro- and Anti-Putin Rallies Draw Mass Turnouts in Moscow
Braving bitter cold weather, thousands of opponents and supporters of PM Putin demonstrate ahead of March presidential poll
voanews.com | 04-Feb-2012 20:33
VIDEO: European freeze hits transport hubs
Freezing weather has hit transport hubs across Europe, closing airports, blocking roads and halting trains.
bbc.co.uk | 04-Feb-2012 20:32
VIDEO: Heavy snow covers parts of the UK
Heavy snow is falling across large parts of the UK, causing disruption on roads, and prompting warnings of worse to come.
bbc.co.uk | 04-Feb-2012 20:30
VIDEO: Rival rallies on streets of Moscow
Tens of thousands of people have taken to the streets in Russia's capital Moscow in protest at Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's grip on power.
bbc.co.uk | 04-Feb-2012 20:26
Fidel Castro launches his memoirs
Former Cuban President Fidel Castro appears in public for the first time since April 2011 to launch a two-volume book of memoirs.
bbc.co.uk | 04-Feb-2012 20:22
Fresh protests at Syrian embassy
Fresh protests take place at the Syrian embassy in London over President Assad's regime.
news.bbc.co.uk | 04-Feb-2012 20:13
Europe Continues to Suffer Severe Winter Weather
Ukraine among hardest hit where temperatures as low as minus 32 degrees Celsius have left more than 120 people dead
voanews.com | 04-Feb-2012 20:11
Toll climbs to 12 in Egypt's post-soccer riot clashes
Protesters in Cairo's Tahrir Square were shot at with tear gas on Saturday as violent clashes fueled by a deadly soccer riot stretched into a third day.
ctv.ca | 04-Feb-2012 20:07
Forest owner Doughty found dead
Nottingham Forest owner Nigel Doughty is found dead in the gym at his home in Lincolnshire at the age of 54.
bbc.co.uk | 04-Feb-2012 20:05