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updated Greek parliament set for crucial bailout vote

Greek lawmakers are poised to begin debate on legislation introducing the severe austerity measures necessary for the country to secure a €130 billion bailout and stave off bankruptcy.

updated Head of Arab League's Syria observer mission quits

The Sudanese head of the Arab League's observer mission to Syria has resigned, as the group was to consider a proposal to revive its suspended mission, officials said.

updated Whitney Houston 'happy' in days before death video

Whitney Houston, pop music's queen until her voice was ravaged by drug use, spent her last days with family, friends and doing what she was best known for: singing.

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Manitoba trailer fire kills 4 video

Four people are dead after an early-morning fire quickly engulfed a residential trailer in Selkirk, Man.

Alberta bus crash probed as injured riders released video

Several passengers who were injured when a bus rolled off a highway in rural Alberta have been released from hospital, the bus company says.

Quebec man charged with killing mother, 2 nieces

A 35-year-old man has been charged with three counts of first-degree murder in connection with the deaths of his mother and two young nieces in Quebec's Eastern Townships.

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Politics »

Tibet PM sees human-rights 'tragedy' unfolding

In an exclusive interview Saturday on CBC Radio's The House, the prime minister of the Tibetan government-in-exile, Lobsang Sangay, sounded the alarm on the "tragedy" unfolding in Tibet and called on Canada to take action.

Harper says human rights talk with China is paying off audio

In an exclusive interview airing on CBC Radio's The House Saturday, Prime Minister Stephen Harper says raising the issue of human rights is paying off but warns the Chinese and "other governments" to help shape a positive future for Syria.

Attawapiskat sites not ready for modular homes

The first two of 22 modular homes promised by the federal government to Attawapiskat are on their way to the remote northern Ontario community, but the minister handling the Aboriginal Affairs portfolio is expressing concern over the "readiness" of the lots.

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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»

Pop queen Whitney Houston dies at 48

Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, has died at the age of 48.

Whitney Houston's death sparks chorus of grief

Regular music fans and superstar performers joined together in a chorus of grief upon hearing that Whitney Houston had died at age 48 on the eve of the Grammy Awards.

Grammy Awards gala set to celebrate 2011 music

Hotly anticipated performances and a celebration of some of music's biggest stars are expected at Sunday's Grammy Awards gala.

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Technology & Science »

NASA to scale back Mars exploration

Scientists say NASA is about to propose major cuts in its exploration of other planets, especially Mars, with the space agency's former science chief calling the plan irrational.

Ancient Antarctic lake may harbour microbial life

If scientists find microbes in a frigid lake 3.2 kilometres beneath the thick ice of Antarctica, it will illustrate once again that somehow life finds a way to survive in the strangest and harshest places, and it will offer hope that life exists beyond Earth.

B.C. killer whale habitat protection ruled a legal duty

The federal minister of fisheries has no discretion when it comes to protecting the critical habitat of B.C.'s southern resident killer whales, the Federal Court of Appeal has ruled.

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Greek cabinet approves new austerity bill video

The Greek cabinet on Friday approved a draft bill that would clear the way for further austerity and economic reforms that are a condition of a new €130 billion ($172 billion Cdn) bailout by the European Union and the IMF needed to avoid a disorderly default.

Old Age Security untouched until 2020, Flaherty says video

Finance Minister Jim Flaherty says Canadians should expect no changes to Old Age Security benefits before 2020 or 2025, and details about reform would be outlined over more than one budget.

CAW questions Caterpillar takeover of Electro-Motive

The head of the Canadian Auto Workers is suggesting Caterpillar Inc. may not have followed foreign takeover rules in its 2010 purchase of the London, Ont., locomotive plant it has since shut down.

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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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Sports »

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Iginla plays shootout hero as Flames edge Canucks video

Jarome Iginla scored the shootout winner Saturday night as the Calgary Flames earned an important two points with a 3-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks.

Price, Habs spoil Sundin's night in Toronto video

Not only did Carey Price and the Montreal Canadiens crash the party, they did their best to spoil it. Price turned aside all 32 shots he faced Saturday as the Habs hammered the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-0 on a night the team honoured long-time captain Mats Sundin.

blog Vanderbeek: Canadian skiers have aura of confidence

With new courses comes new excitement. Both Andorra and Sochi hosted World Cup events for the first time this week. Luckily, these tracks continued to favour the Canadians and strengthened their momentum that began two weeks ago.

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