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Top 5 at 5: Monday, Feb. 28, 2011

Categories: Arts & Entertainment, Canada, World

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U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton tells the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva that Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi must be held accountable for his actions. (Denis Balibouse/Reuters)

1. U.S. moves forces closer to Libya

The U.S. was repositioning its naval and air forces around Libya on Monday while longtime leader Moammar Gadhafi insisted to reporters that Libyans would lay down their lives for him.

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2. King's Speech lands Oscars triumph

Films and performances that won kudos throughout the film awards season also earned accolades at the 83rd annual Academy Awards, with The King's Speech and its star, Colin Firth, triumphant at the Oscars.

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3. G20 'rights violations' require public inquiry: report

A comprehensive public inquiry is needed to investigate allegations of abuses and illegal actions by police during the G20 summit in Toronto last summer, civil rights advocates said Monday.

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4. Inmate suspected in cult leader's death: RCMP

The New Brunswick RCMP say an inmate at a medium-security prison is under investigation after a former cult leader was found dead in his cell on Saturday morning.

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5. Parking a gamble for Halifax woman

A stop at the slot machines is helping a Halifax woman with her parking problem.

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Tags: Libya, U.S.