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Pope's butler arrested in Vatican leaks scandal video

The Vatican has confirmed that the Pope's butler was arrested earlier in the week in connection with an embarrassing document leaks scandal.

32 Syrian children die in artillery attack, says UN video

More than 90 people have been killed by regime forces in a district of central Syria, with the head of the UN team in the country confirming at least 32 children and 60 adults were killed the attack.

No. 3 in Egypt election demands recount

A spokesman for the third-place finisher in Egypt's presidential race has called for a partial vote recount, citing violations.

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updated Montreal student group says Bill 78 must be priority

Quebec's coalition of student associations says Bill 78 must be a priority if a new round of negotiations start up with the government in the ongoing tuition conflict.

Aylmer triple stabbing leads to first-degree murder charges video audio

The estranged partner of a young mother who was stabbed to death along with her parents at their home in Aylmer, Que., has been charged with first-degree murder Friday.

Tornado touchdown confirmed near Montreal video

Trees were uprooted, roofs damaged and windows shattered as severe thunderstorms and a tornado rattled through southwestern Quebec Friday night.

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new Quebec students ready for tuition hike, says one leader audio

The president of Quebec's College Student Federation (FECQ), Leo Bureau-Blouin, tells CBC Radio's The House that students "are ready for a compromise on the amount of a tuition hike," as the Quebec government and the province's student associations prepare to resume talks.

Dunderdale calls lack of EI consultation 'disturbing' video

Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Kathy Dunderdale says the federal government's planned overhaul of the employment insurance regime shows it is out of touch with unemployed Canadians.

Ottawa moves to limit foreign investment reviews video

The federal government is raising to $1 billion the amount of foreign money that can go into a Canadian company before the investment is reviewed. The review has been used in the past to block foreign takeovers of MDA and Potash Corp.

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Health »

Chronic fatigue may be reversed with exercise

Taking it easy is not the best treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome, rather exercise and behaviour therapy are, a large study finds.

AT&T buys T-Mobile USA for $39B US

AT&T Inc. said Sunday it will buy T-Mobile USA from Deutsche Telekom AG in a cash-and-stock deal valued at $39 billion US, becoming the largest cellphone company in the U.S.

Milky Way home to 50 billion planets: NASA

Scientists have compiled the first cosmic census of planets in our galaxy: at least 50 billion planets are estimated to call the Milky Way home.

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Arts & Entertainment»

video Gay characters' screen presence evolves video

New films and TV shows are addressing a new frontier in pop culture: gay characters whose narratives aren't limited to 'coming-out stories,' Deana Sumanac reports.

audio Seniors float above Montreal's Quartier Latin

In Montreal this weekend, an unusual performance series will have seniors indulging in their favourite hobbies, but perched on chairs suspended five metres above the ground.

Modern and traditional art scores at Joyner auction

Both traditional and modern works fared well at Joyner Waddington's spring art auction in Toronto, with buyers snapping up lots by Group of Seven members as well as more contemporary artists.

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Technology & Science »

Astronauts enter world's 1st private supply ship video

Astronauts have entered the Dragon, the world's first commercial supply ship, which is docked at the International Space Station.

South Africa, Australia to share world's largest telescope

South Africa and Australia will jointly host the Square Kilometre Array, which promises to be the world's largest telescope, the international consortium in charge of the project said Friday.

Bonavista, N.L., 'coyote' was really wolf, tests confirm

Wolves have not been seen in Newfoundland since around 1930 and were believed to have been hunted to extinction on the island, but genetic tests have confirmed that an 82-pound animal shot on the Bonavista Peninsula in March was, in fact, a wolf.

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Money »

analysis What a Greek euro exit could mean for Canada

A tumultuous Greek exit from the eurozone would have a harder impact on Canada's economy than the credit crisis recession of 2008 and 2009, a report from a major Canadian bank warns.

Bankia asks Spain for €19B video

The board of directors of Spain's troubled bank, Bankia, has asked the Spanish government for €19 billion ($24.5 billion Cdn) in financial support.

EI reforms aim to boost employment, Flaherty says

Finance Minister Jim Flaherty defended his government's proposals to change employment insurance, saying the aim is to remove "disincentives to employment."

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Consumer Life »

Honda recalls Fit subcompacts

Honda Canada says it will recall 14,640 of its 2009 and 2010 Fit subcompact cars to replace lost motion springs.

U.S. travel fee proposal criticized by Harper

Prime Minister Stephen Harper says he doesn't think much of a new border tax that's being proposed by the United States, calling it a cash grab designed to help a budget crisis.

Bell class action suit approved by Que. court

A Quebec Superior Court judge has authorized a class action lawsuit to go ahead against Bell Mobility.

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Canada's Ryder Hesjedal has Giro d'Italia title in reach video

Canadian cyclist Ryder Hesjedal remained second overall after finishing sixth Saturday in the greuling 20th stage of the Giro d'Italia 3:36 behind stage winner Thomas De Gendt.

Stardom greeting Canadian cyclist Ryder Hesjedal

After the sport of cycling worked hard to clean itself up, Canada's Ryder Hesjdal has emerged as one of its top riders, writes CBCSports.ca's Malcolm Kelly.

IOC's Jacques Rogge encourages Olympic bids for Quebec City, Toronto video

International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge believes there is an opportunity for either Quebec City or Toronto to host a future Olympic Games.

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