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updated Syrian president 'stalls for time' with referendum video

While the Syrian military besieged rebellious areas, the president ordered a referendum for Feb. 26 on a new constitution that would open the way to political parties other than his ruling Baath Party.

updated Honduras prison fire kills hundreds

A fire swept through a prison in Honduras, killing at least 272 inmates, many of them burning to death in their cells, authorities said Wednesday.

updated Greece says it will meet creditors' conditions today

Greece's finance minister says all pending issues in its international creditors' requirements for the country's second bailout will be completed ahead of a Wednesday evening conference call between eurozone finance ministers.

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Online privacy erosion dismays critics

Government and law enforcement access to people's electronic communications is the norm in dictatorships around the world, but the same intrusion appears to be creeping into North America, say opponents of a new online surveillance bill tabled in the House Tuesday.

Immigrants the proudest Canadians, poll suggests video

Most Canadians feel immigrants are just as likely to be good Canadian citizens as people who were born here and don't object to them keeping their original citizenship, according to a recent Environics survey.

Barefoot Newfoundland girl survives icy ordeal

A young girl wearing no footwear and only a light dress travelled over snow and ice on Tuesday, after leaving her babysitter's home without being noticed.

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Trudeau says sovereignty less of a bogeyman now video

Justin Trudeau says sovereignty is less of a bogeyman than it once was as he defends himself against accusations he's sympathetic to the desire to leave Canada.

Online privacy erosion dismays critics

Government and law enforcement access to people's electronic communications is the norm in dictatorships around the world, but the same intrusion appears to be creeping into North America, say opponents of a new online surveillance bill tabled in the House Tuesday.

Drummond report on Ontario spending due today

Former TD Bank chief economist Don Drummond will release his long-awaited report on Wednesday that outlines his suggestions for ways the Ontario government can pare back spending.

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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»

audio Regent Park dance studio heralds culture of change audio

A Toronto dance company opens its new home Tuesday in Regent Park — the neighbourhood with Canada's biggest social housing project.

Whitney Houston's funeral to be held Saturday video

Pop star Whitney Houston's funeral service will be held Saturday in the New Jersey church where she first showcased her singing talents as a child.

Prospective WSO maestros unveiled

The Windsor Symphony Orchestra unveiled a shortlist of prospective music directors on Tuesday, and the public will have a hand in selecting the finalist.

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Technology & Science »

Online privacy erosion dismays critics

Government and law enforcement access to people's electronic communications is the norm in dictatorships around the world, but the same intrusion appears to be creeping into North America, say opponents of a new online surveillance bill tabled in the House Tuesday.

Electric cars can handle Canadian winter video

New data obtained by CBC News suggests the range of electric cars are significantly impaired by extreme cold, but not enough to affect the commuting habits of most Canadians.

Online surveillance bill targets child porn: Toews video

A bill that would give police and intelligence agencies new powers to access Canadians' electronic communications is needed to protect against child pornography, says Public Safety Minister Vic Toews.

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Money »

updated Greece says it will meet creditors' conditions today

Greece's finance minister says all pending issues in its international creditors' requirements for the country's second bailout will be completed ahead of a Wednesday evening conference call between eurozone finance ministers.

6 ways Greece can bounce back

Although Greece's economic future seems dire, a number of the country's sectors show promise, according to observers.

Air Canada confident it can reach deal with pilots

Travellers flying Air Canada can keep booking their flights as negotiations continue with a new federally appointed mediator to help resolve an ongoing contract dispute between the airline and its pilots.

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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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Flames pounce on Leafs' mistakes video

Miikka Kiprusoff made 41 saves and Paul Byron scored on a second period penalty shot to lead the Calgary Flames over the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-1 on Tuesday.

Lin, Knicks stun Raptors with rally

Jeremy Lin, the NBA phenomenon who went from a seldom-used player to the league's hottest story in the span of a week, drained a three-point shot with 0.5 seconds on the clock to lift the New York Knicks to their sixth consecutive victory, 90-87 over the Toronto Raptors.

Spezza's hat trick burns Lightning video

Jason Spezza had three goals and an assist, Craig Anderson made 28 saves, and the Ottawa Senators beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-0 on Tuesday night.

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