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Coordinated Blasts in Baghdad Kill at Least 121

A series of coordinated attacks struck Baghdad Tuesday, including two car bombers and another vehicle that blew up near government sites.


Copenhagen Turning Into 'Circus' Sideshow, Critics Say

As droves of activists converge on the climate change conference in Copenhagen, some critics say it's turning into a 'circus' sideshow, with 20,000 attendees creating an international echo chamber of climate piety.


Another guilty plea expected in spending scandal

There are strong indications that the civil servant at the heart of the spending scandal in Newfoundland and Labrador could plead guilty.


N.W.T. diamond polishing recovery uncertain

The recent recovery of the N.W.T.'s diamond mines may not be matched by Yellowknife's diamond polishing industry, which continues to ebb following a number of closures and cutbacks.


Jeweller who shot robber wants more gun rights

A jeweller from Port Alberni, B.C., who shot an armed robber five times is taking a public stand for stronger rights to bear arms in Canada. "The police can't control the crime anymore. The government isn't controlling it anymore," said Galloway. "We should all be responsible for our own safety and security."


Municipalities can help reduce emissions: report

The federal government can give its climate change program a boost by working with local governments to control greenhouse gases, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities says.


Rescued boy dies in hospital

The Nova Scotia boy rescued after spending two frigid nights in the woods has died.


Report on Taser use in Dziekanski death due

The first independent report into Robert Dziekanski's death is expected to be released Tuesday in Vancouver by the federal watchdog for the RCMP.


Militants attack intelligence office in Pakistan

A team of militants launched a gun, rocket and suicide attack on an intelligence office in central Pakistan on Tuesday, killing at least 12 people.


Ex-diplomats decry government's attack on Colvin

The Conservative government's attacks on diplomat Richard Colvin's credibility could damage the relationship between the government and Canada's foreign service, says a group of former ambassadors.