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Sri Lankan parliament dissolved

Sri Lankan president Mahinda Rajapaksa has dissolved parliament, setting the stage for new elections a day after authorities arrested Gen. Sarath Fonseka, his chief rival and the leader of the opposition.

Avalanches near Afghan capital kill over 60

Avalanches in a mountain pass north of Kabul have killed at least 60 people, injured about 400 and left 1,500 stranded on blocked roads, Afghan officials say.

Haitian man pulled from rubble

A 28-year-old man has been pulled from rubble in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, claiming to have been trapped there since the massive earthquake on Jan. 12.

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Health costs push Alberta budget deficit to $4.75B

Alberta's Progressive Conservative government is projecting a record $4.75-billion budget deficit and planning cuts in many departments while increasing health-care spending.

Trenton colonel's charges spur cold case review

The 2001 slaying of a Nova Scotia woman at CFB Trenton in eastern Ontario is among the cases being re-examined after murder charges were laid against Col. Russell Williams.

Neighbours stunned by arrest of Col. Williams

Ottawa resident Michael Gennis was stunned when he found out his new neighbour, Col. Russell Williams, had been charged with killing two women in eastern Ontario.

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Politics »

Tories need plan for isotope shortage: Ignatieff

Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff accused the Conservative government of having no plan of action to deal with a medical isotope shortage expected to worsen later this month.

Ottawa to appeal injection site ruling

The federal government is asking the Supreme Court of Canada for leave to appeal a lower court ruling that sanctioned Vancouver's supervised drug injection site.

Montreal inventor unveils 3-D baggage scanner

A Montreal inventor has developed a three-dimensional baggage scanner that he says can make air travel safer and more convenient for passengers.

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Health »

Ottawa to appeal injection site ruling

The federal government is asking the Supreme Court of Canada for leave to appeal a lower court ruling that sanctioned Vancouver's supervised drug injection site.

Antidepressant interferes with breast-cancer drug

Women taking the breast cancer drug tamoxifen should avoid taking the antidepressant Paxil because the antidepressant may cancel out the benefits of the cancer treatment, researchers say.

Obamas aim to improve kids' health, fitness

A nationwide campaign to combat childhood obesity was launched Tuesday by U.S. President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle.

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Arts & Entertainment»

Perez Hilton, Black Eyed Peas manager settle

A civil lawsuit stemming from a scuffle between outrageous celebrity blogger Perez Hilton and a manager for the Black Eyed Peas has been dropped.

Winners, losers emerge in native art deal

When Vancouver was granted the Olympics, the organizing committee struck a formal partnership with four First Nations who claim the lands where the Games are to be held and spoke of showcasing native culture to the world. But some native people say the promise of jobs, training, and business opportunities for aboriginals is proving empty.

Halifax concert raises $270K for Haiti

Thousands of people packed the Halifax Metro Centre Monday night to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars to help the people of earthquake-devastated Haiti.

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Technology & Science »

Google adds social media to Gmail

Google is introducing Buzz, a group of features that add Facebook and Twitter-like functionality to Gmail.

Montreal inventor unveils 3-D baggage scanner

A Montreal inventor has developed a three-dimensional baggage scanner that he says can make air travel safer and more convenient for passengers.

Tech buying bounces back in 2009: NPD

Canadians spent $4.66 billion on computer and information technology products in 2009, up one per cent from 2008.

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Money »

Health costs push Alberta budget deficit to $4.75B

Alberta's Progressive Conservative government is projecting a record $4.75-billion budget deficit and planning cuts in many departments while increasing health-care spending.

Honda recalls 378,000 cars for airbag defect

Honda Motor Co. is adding more than 378,000 cars to a safety recall for airbag inflation problems.

Toyota recall spreads to Prius and beyond

Toyota is recalling 437,000 Prius and other hybrid cars worldwide to fix brake problems — the latest embarrassing safety defect for the world's largest automaker.

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Consumer Life »

Tim Hortons defends customer ban

Tim Hortons is defending a New Brunswick store owner's decision to ban a customer who complained repeatedly about its decaffeinated coffee.

500,000 cribs recalled in U.S.

Government safety officials in the U.S. have announced a recall of more than 500,000 drop-side cribs sold at Buy Buy Baby, Kmart, Wal-Mart and other stores after the death of three infants.

Montreal inventor unveils 3-D baggage scanner

A Montreal inventor has developed a three-dimensional baggage scanner that he says can make air travel safer and more convenient for passengers.

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Sports »

Scores: NHL NBA

Senators keep marching with win over Flames

The Ottawa Senators notched their 12th win in the last 13 games with a 3-2 come-from-behind win over the visiting Calgary Flames on Tuesday.

Canucks struck down by Lightning

Martin St. Louis had two goals and one assist as the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Vancouver Canucks 3-1 on Tuesday night.

B.C. Lions owner Braley buys Argonauts

Toronto Argonauts co-owners David Cynamon and Howard Sokolowski have completed an agreement to sell the franchise to B.C. Lions owner David Braley.

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Diversions »

Cuban state media say documents indicate woman is 125, perhaps oldest person on Earth

Globetrotters put on cleats, hockey gear for game on ice rink in New York

German traveller camps out in Brazil airport for a month after robbers take cash, belongings

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