Last Updated: Wed, 14 Nov 2007 | 3:53:15 PM ET
- Strong earthquake, aftershock strike northern 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. more »
- 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. more »
- Violent video games are teaching tools for aggression: researchers
- Violent video games teach children aggression by employing the same techniques used by educators, a new study suggests. more »
- 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. more »
- 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. more »
- Video of Taser death at Vancouver airport to be released
- A video recording of a man dying after being stunned with a Taser by police at Vancouver International Airport will likely be released Wednesday. more »
- Northern women more vulnerable to homelessness: report
- Women in Canada's North face unique and tough challenges that make them especially vulnerable to homelessness, according to a pan-territorial report released Wednesday. more »
- 14 of 17 Iraqi civilian killings by Blackwater guards unjustified: reports
- A spokeswoman for Blackwater Worldwide said the U.S. private security company supports "stringent accountability" if any wrongdoing of its guards are found, but said little else in response to a news report that the FBI has found the killing of at least 14 of 17 Iraqi civilians on Sept. 16 was unjustified. more »
- Road rage stabbing victim seeks public help
- A man stabbed four times during a road rage attack is making a public plea to find the driver responsible. more »
- Police called in over kitten kerfuffle
- Hacking wars, heightened encryption latest threats from Islamic extremists: analyst
- Lululemon stock climbs despite tests over seaweed clothing claims
- Video of Taser death at Vancouver airport to be released
- 'Nothing to hide,' Mulroney insists
- Musharraf expects to quit army post by end of November
- Store clerk receives his $100K after three-peat lotto win
- Surveillance video shows attack by alleged Hells Angels members
- Bill to give B.C., Alta., Ont. new seats in House of Commons
- Lululemon stock drops after seaweed clothing claims disputed
- Police called in over kitten kerfuffle
- Health-care providers report high stress levels: report
- Low-carb diets could slow prostate tumours: study
- New Edmonton diabetes institute houses world's top researchers
- Hacking wars, heightened encryption latest threats from Islamic extremists: analyst
- U.S. magazine warns against decking halls with gift cards
- Compliments frozen beef burgers recalled over E. coli fears
- Albertan could be first drunk driving dangerous offender
- Government proposes $60B in tax cuts, with further GST drop
- Tories drop 2 would-be Ontario candidates
- Acadia strike pushes students to exit
- Habs defend Saku Koivu's French
- Loonie hits modern-day high above $1.06 US
- Liberals won't force election over mini-budget
- Facebook group about prostitute assault 'blown out of proportion:' member
- Tories' mini-budget survives confidence vote
- Mulroney tried to cover up cash payments he received in hotel rooms: Schreiber
World »
- 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.
- 14 of 17 Iraqi civilian killings by Blackwater guards unjustified: reports
- A spokeswoman for Blackwater Worldwide said the U.S. private security company supports "stringent accountability" if any wrongdoing of its guards are found, but said little else in response to a news report that the FBI has found the killing of at least 14 of 17 Iraqi civilians on Sept. 16 was unjustified.
- Russian general warns Moscow may supply missiles to Belarus
- A senior Russian general warned Wednesday that his country could send short-range missiles to Belarus as part of efforts to counter planned U.S. missile defence sites in Europe, Russian news reports said.
Canada »
- 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.
- Video of Taser death at Vancouver airport to be released
- A video recording of a man dying after being stunned with a Taser by police at Vancouver International Airport will likely be released Wednesday.
Health »
- 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.
- Low-carb diets could slow prostate tumours: study
- Eating fewer carbohydrates, like breads, chips and cakes, may slow tumour growth in patients suffering from prostate cancer, finds a new study on mice.
- STD cases surge in U.S.
- Reports of sexually transmitted disease cases are spiking in the U.S., according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Arts & Entertainment»
- 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.
- Rothko, Freud, Warhol works sell at enthusiastic NY auction
- A $325-million US auction of postwar and contemporary artwork in New York Tuesday night has helped allay concern that the international art world was heading for a downturn.
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.
- 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.
- Violent video games are teaching tools for aggression: researchers
- Violent video games teach children aggression by employing the same techniques used by educators, a new study suggests.
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
- Delta talking about flying United: report
- UAL Corp.'s United Airlines and Delta Air Lines Inc. have been discussing a combination, the Associated Press says.
- 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.
Consumer Life »
- 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.
- Growth cramping Calgary's quality of life: survey
- Turned off by traffic jams, increasing crime and housing costs, the majority of Calgarians polled by the city said their quality of life has deteriorated in the past three years.
Sports »
Scores: CFL MLB MLS
- 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).
- NFL reinstates Ricky Williams
- Ricky Williams was reinstated by the NFL Wednesday after the controversial running back served a suspension of more than 18 months for violating the league's drug policy for the fourth time.
- 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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