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National Post Pentagon deploys ‘mothership’ to Persian Gulf as tensions with Iran es... Today at 07:17:27 - The Pentagon is rushing a “mothership” to the Middle East to be used by commando teams as unrest in the region heightens, reports The Washington Post A snapshot of Canada's aboriginal population Today at 03:37:29 - “In terms of participation, standard of living and quality of life the time has come for First Nations to fully share with other Canadians from all walks of life,” Stephen Harper said Tues ... Rabbis face off over book about ‘Kosher Jesus’ Today at 03:37:29 - Rabbis face off over book about ‘Kosher Jesus' RCMP admits it ‘could have done more’ to stop Pickton Today at 03:37:29 - "I would like to express to the families of the victims how very sorry we are for their loss, and I apologize that the RCMP did not do more,” Craig Callens said Mexican man has confessed to brutal assault on Canadian tourist, offic... Today at 03:37:29 - Hours after a Calgary woman found bloody and beaten in her swank resort hotel last week arrived back home for treatment, Mexican authorities announced Friday they had nabbed a Mazatlan man in the high ...	The Globe and Mail Should oil changes be scheduled for time or kilometres? Today at 07:17:27 - For a driver with few clicks on the odometer, whats the best plan to keep his car running well? Lego man's space voyage: Cool visuals came with flight risk Today at 07:17:27 - Pilots might not have enough reaction time if a weather balloon popped up unexpectedly during flight Azarenka beats Sharapova in Australian Open Today at 06:17:27 - The 22-year-old Belarusian broke Sharapova's service to open the second set and never looked threatened Afghan lawmaker blasts Frances early troop withdrawal Today at 06:17:27 - Tahira Mujadedi, a member of parliament from Kapisa province, says her countrys forces are unprepared to handle the job Explore Saba island Today at 06:17:27 - It's just a 10-minute flight from St. Martin, but few travellers make the trip Is it lights out for Torontos electrical grid? Today at 06:17:27 - Toronto Hydro needs up to $5-billion to fix its aging equipment, but the Ontario Energy Board turned down a rate-hike request
Canoe Lion dies after surgery at Calgary Zoo Today at 03:37:29 - The Calgary Zoo has lost a king with the death of its lone male lion Friday. Pipeline will not cross Dene Nations land, elders vow Today at 03:37:29 - The Northern Gateway pipeline will never be built on their land, said the Dene First Nations. RIM CEO eyes 'significant' plans for BlackBerry Today at 03:37:29 - Research in Motion’s Thorsten Heins plans to waste no time in his new job. The BlackBerry maker’s chief executive said he will present the board with his plan for company’s future i ... Parents accused in tot's death fled country to avoid child services: F... Today at 03:37:29 - A former Toronto couple now sitting in a Jamaican prison after the body of their toddler was found stuffed in a suitcase left Canada for one reason — to avoid having the child taken away like t ... Syria violence kills more than 40 Today at 03:37:29 - Security forces killed over 40 people in Syria on Friday, activists and residents said, as people in Homs mourned 14 members of a family they said were slain by militiamen in one of the worst sectari ...	Canada Newswire Lotto Max - 2 Maxmillions were won yesterday - The February 3rd draw w... Today at 03:37:29 - MONTREAL, Jan. 28, 2012 /CNW Telbec/ - 2 Maxmillions ($1 million each) were won in last night's Lotto Max draw thanks to selections sold in BC (1 selection) and in the Prairies (1 The Cominar Acquisition Group announces initial take-up and extension ... 27/01/2012 at 23:17:39 - QUÉBEC CITY, Jan. 27, 2012 /CNW Telbec/ - Cominar Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX: CUF.UN) ("Cominar") announced that as of 3:00 p.m. (Toronto Time) on January 27, 2012, Almonty announces the filing of its Financial Statements and MD&A for ... 27/01/2012 at 23:17:39 - /NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES/ Minister Lebel issues statement on the passing of Cliff Mackay 27/01/2012 at 23:17:39 - OTTAWA, Jan. 27, 2012 /CNW/ - On behalf of the Government of Canada, I would like to express our deep sadness at the passing of Cliff Mackay, in Napanee on January 26, 2012, and offer our sincere c ... Media Advisory - Minister of State Gosal Attends the Essent ISU World ... 27/01/2012 at 23:17:39 - OTTAWA, Jan. 27, 2012 /CNW/ - The Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport), will attend the ISU World Sprint Speed Skating Championships 2012 on Saturday in Calgary.	Canda Television Infant becomes fifth family victim in Winnipeg fire Today at 00:58:26 - An infant injured in a fatal Winnipeg fire died on Friday afternoon, three days after four other family members perished. Condo board won't let man plug in electric car 27/01/2012 at 22:38:01 - What happens when you buy an electric car but you can't charge its battery? That's the question facing an Ottawa man whose condominium board has taken a dim view to his power needs. NYPD boss faces questions over son's rape investigation 27/01/2012 at 20:37:12 - New York's powerful police commissioner faced questions Friday about a rape allegation against his TV-anchor son, even as the probe put the district attorney in a delicate position. Student charged in Utah high school bomb plot 27/01/2012 at 20:37:12 - Police are pressing on with their investigation of an alleged plot by two teenagers to blow up a Utah high school, despite their apparent lack of explosives. Cynthia Nixon's remarks on gay 'choice' worry activists 27/01/2012 at 19:17:18 - Cynthia Nixon learned the hard way this week that when it comes to gay civil rights, the personal is always political, after she was quoted as saying that for her, being gay was a conscious choice.
Canada.com French implant boss released, faces bodily harm charge 27/01/2012 at 13:40:10 - Jean-Claude Mas, the Frenchman who sparked a global health scare by selling substandard breast implants, was released from police custody on Friday and faces a charge of causing bodily harm, his lawye ... U.S. plans to cut troops 27/01/2012 at 13:40:10 - The Pentagon on Thursday proposed taking some 100,000 troops off active duty as the debt-ridden United States winds down a decade of war, but vowed new investments to exert power in Asia and the Middl ... Gingrich did not list full income in campaign filing 27/01/2012 at 13:40:10 - Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich's campaign said on Thursday it inadvertently failed to disclose more than $252,500 US in 2010 income on a financial disclosure report filed in July and ... Twitter faces censorship charges 27/01/2012 at 13:40:10 - Twitter, championed as a tool of free expression during the Arab Spring, was facing censorship charges on Friday after announcing it can now block tweets on a country-by-country basis if legally requi ... Indigenous leaders condemn Australian PM treatment 27/01/2012 at 13:40:10 - Australian indigenous leaders Friday said they were appalled at the disrespect shown to Prime Minister Julia Gillard after she had to be dragged to safety from furious Aboriginal rights protesters.	CBC News Fighting has no place in hockey, GG says 27/01/2012 at 00:35:28 - The recent rash of injuries in hockey has caught the attention of Gov. Gen. David Johnston, who says that fighting — like high-sticking and head-shots — shouldn't be part of the game. Hard choices needed now, Harper tells Davos 26/01/2012 at 15:35:26 - The world's most developed countries have to make hard choices now or face fewer options in the future, Prime Minister Stephen Harper tells delegates in Davos, Switzerland. Ontario plane crash survivor relives it 'every night' 26/01/2012 at 12:54:49 - The sole survivor of a fiery plane crash in northwestern Ontario earlier this month says he tried in vain to unstrap fellow passengers, only managing to pull out the pilot before collapsing in the sno ... Shafia trial delayed because of security issue 26/01/2012 at 11:55:56 - Closing arguments in the first-degree murder trial of three Montrealers accused of drowning four family members in Kingston, Ont., have been delayed after the courthouse was cleared out because of a s ... Brian Stewart: Is there still room for compromise with Iran? 26/01/2012 at 05:54:57 - The mere threat of more economic sanctions is already causing turmoil within Iran, Brian Stewart writes. But is that enough to get it to compromise its nuclear ambitions?	Embassy (Canada) EU trade deal expected by summer 25/01/2012 at 06:15:28 - No date for the summit yet: EU official; partnership agreement also in works. Spy story stumps diplomatic community 25/01/2012 at 06:15:28 - 'Usually...you don't have farewell parties if you've been expelled:' Former protocol chief. Asia-Pacific is the foreign policy hot spot 25/01/2012 at 06:15:28 - The TPP is the big one for Canada, this year and over the next decade. Iran calls out Harper as Gulf tensions rise 25/01/2012 at 06:15:28 - IAEA chief also raises alarm, but reported Israeli intel, expert analysis paints a more complex picture.