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Top 5 at 5: Friday, Feb. 4, 2011

by Community Team Posted: February 4, 2011 5:00 PM Last Updated: February 4, 2011 4:19 PM

Categories: World

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U.S. President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Stephen Harper take part in a joint news conference in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, after their meeting at the White House in Washington, Friday, Feb. 4. (Charles Dharapak/Associated Press)

1. Hero Mountie's leg crushed saving girl

A B.C. RCMP officer is being hailed as a hero after saving a 15-year-old girl by throwing her to safety before a truck pinned him against another vehicle, crushing his leg.



2. Harper in Washington for meetings with Obama

Prime Minister Stephen Harper is in Washington for a day of bilateral meetings with U.S. President Barack Obama.



3. Yemen protesters march against regime

Tens of thousands of demonstrators, some chanting "down, down with the regime," marched Thursday in several towns and cities in Yemen against the country's autocratic president, a key U.S. ally in the fight against Islamic militants.



4. PM, GG unveil medal for Queen's diamond jubilee

Prime Minister Stephen Harper says a special emblem and a commemorative medal will be produced to mark the Queen's diamond jubilee next year.



5. Greenland, Nunavut want Arctic protection

Some of Greenland's politicians say they want to team up with Nunavut to demand better protection for Arctic waters, as areas like the Northwest Passage open up to more marine traffic.