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new Syrian killings continue as Annan flies to Damascus video

International outrage against Syria intensified Monday, with China and Russia speaking out against the massacre of 108 people, including 49 children, in the town of Houla.

updated Vatican corruption scandal widens

One of the Vatican's biggest scandals in decades appears to be widening with reports that an Italian cardinal may be part of a power struggle involving leaked documents, corruption and intrigue.

new Egypt presidential candidates allege vote fraud

Three top candidates in Egypt's presidential race have filed appeals to the election commission, alleging violations in the first round vote that they say could change the outcome.

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new Quebec and university students to resume talks

Quebec's university students federation has confirmed that negotiations between student leaders and the provincial government will resume this afternoon.

Baby boomer data will highlight upcoming policy challenges

New census data is expected to show how old Canadian society is becoming, effecting massive changes to the country's health-care and retirement systems.

Bullyproof: Video booth captures raw tales of teen bullying

More than 150 students share their stories about bullying and being bullied.

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Politics »

updated Canadian Pacific strikers face back-to-work legislation video

Labour Minister Lisa Raitt is poised to introduce legislation today to put an end to the Canadian Pacific Railway strike, after both CP and the union rejected a proposal for voluntary arbitration by the government-appointed negotiator on Sunday. Raitt will provide an update to the media this afternoon.

Western premiers to talk environment, energy and Tom Mulcair video

The environment, energy and federal NDP Leader Tom Mulcair are on the agenda Tuesday when leaders of the western provinces and territories get together.

N.L. premier 'at odds' with Peter MacKay audio

Kathy Dunderdale, the premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, tells CBC Radio's Evan Solomon she's growing increasingly frustrated with the Defence minister's handling of coastal search and rescue.

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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»

Love film a 2nd win for Cannes director

Michael Haneke won the Cannes Film Festival's top trophy for a second time with his film about love and death, Amour.

video Stratford prepares for new director as season opens video

As the Stratford Shakespeare Festival opens its 60th season, high profile artistic director Des McAnuff is preparing to hand to reins to his successor Antoni Cimolino. Deana Sumanac reports.

Quebec actress captures Cannes prize

Canadian Suzanne Clement has been awarded the Best Actress prize in the Cannes Film Festival's sidebar competition, Un Certain Regard.

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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.

Chemicals in tsunami debris could pose coastal threat video

The spill and spread of industrial chemicals across the coastline of British Columbia is a possibility as slower-moving tsunami debris from Japan approaches the west coast, according to experts observing its movements.

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.

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Money »

new Canadians planning fewer home reno projects

Fewer Canadian homeowners are planning renovations this year, possibly reflecting increased concern over household debt, according to the Bank of Montreal's annual home renovation report.

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.

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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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5 stories, including Ryder Hesjedal's historic ride video

Canadian cyclist Ryder Hesjedal captured the 95th Giro d'Italia, the hosts won the Memorial Cup and it was Canadian vs. Canadian at the French Open. All this, plus more, in your top five stories from Sunday.

Shawinigan takes Memorial Cup in OT win over London

Anton Zlobin scored his second goal of the game 17:51 into overtime to lift the Shawinigan Cataractes to their first MasterCard Memorial Cup title with a 2-1 victory over the London Knights on Sunday night.

Spurs take Game 1 of West finals, win 19th straight

Manu Ginobili scored 26 points and the San Antonio Spurs won their 19th in a row to tie the NBA record for longest winning streak kept alive in the playoffs, beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 101-98 to open the Western Conference finals on Sunday night.

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