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Setting emissions targets in Bali 'too ambitious': UN chief

A final international agreement setting targets to slash greenhouse gas emissions would be 'too ambitious' to solidify in this week's round of climate talks in Bali, the UN chief said Wednesday.

Lebanese army general killed by car bomb

A car bombing killed a senior general in Lebanon's military and at least two others Wednesday in Beirut, the military said, thrusting the country into further political instability as rival parties attempt to select a president.

Tropical storm kills 7 in Dominican Republic

Tropical Storm Olga triggered floods and landslides in the Dominican Republic on Wednesday, a day after slamming into Puerto Rico.

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TSB advises runway changes in light of Air France crash

Runways should be lengthened and the rules for landing in thunderstorms should be tightened, the TSB recommended in its report into the 2005 Air France crash in Toronto.

19 charged in cross-country 'Project Drill' raids

More than 200 police officers from Manitoba, Alberta, B.C. and Ontario arrested more than a dozen people across North America Wednesday in a series of raids targeting organized crime.

Help with post-trial stress on order for Pickton jurors

B.C.'s Court Services Branch is holding special counselling sessions for jurors who served on the Robert Pickton murder trial.

Health »

Lipitor raises risk of brain hemorrhage while reducing overall stroke risk: study

Patients who have had strokes and are taking Lipitor to lower their cholesterol may be at increased risk of a brain hemorrhage, a new study finds.

Back-breaking baby labour led to evolution of women's spines

Women's spines have evolved over thousands of years, allowing them to carry babies for nine months while providing a great deal of strength and flexibility, researchers say.

MPs pass bill to restart urgent isotope production

The House of Commons passed emergency legislation late Tuesday night to reopen an Ontario nuclear reactor that produces most of the world's supply of critical medical isotopes.

Arts & Entertainment»

Musician Ike Turner dies at 76

Musician and producer Ike Turner, of the powerful rock and soul duo Ike and Tina Turner, has died at age 76.

Bestselling fantasy author Pratchett reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis

Best-selling British author Terry Pratchett, creator of the monumentally successful Discworld series, has revealed that he has been diagnosed with a rare form of early onset Alzheimer's disease.

Huge dinosaur centrepiece of new ROM galleries

A 24-metre barosaurus nicknamed Gordo leans out over a Toronto street as the centrepiece of the Royal Ontario Museum's newly renovated dinosaur galleries.

Technology & Science »

TV download battle finally begins in Canada

The battle for downloadable television is finally coming to Canada, with Apple Inc. launching the sale of TV series episodes for sale on its iTunes store.

AMD says it overpaid for ATI

Microprocessor AMD says it overpaid for Markham, Ont.-based graphics chip maker ATI when it spent $5.6 billion US on the transaction in 2006.

Asimo robot can charge itself, work in pairs, Honda says

As if the idea of having one robot to serve you wasn't unusual enough, Honda said its humanoids are now ready to work in pairs — and they can even serve drinks.

Money »

Bank of Canada joins other central banks in credit crunch plan

Central banks around the world — including the Bank of Canada — have announced a co-ordinated plan to pump billions more into the financial system to ease the global credit crunch.

Oil soars over $4 US a barrel on supply worries

Crude oil futures took their biggest one-day jump in 11 months Wednesday — surging $4.37 US to $94.39 US a barrel.

EnCana boosting spending, but Alberta will see less

EnCana Corp. said Wednesday it is boosting its capital spending for next year, but will reduce the amount it spends in Alberta in the wake of the province's plan to increase royalties.

Consumer Life »

Online media second to traditional news outlets, poll finds

Canadians are still relying heavily on newspapers, television and radio news programs, according to a countrywide industry survey that also found online media outlets dogged by credibility issues.

'Danger: Avoid Death' wins wacky warning contest

Do not iron while wearing shirt takes 2nd prize

Water-conserving mayor hopes to keep Sask. town flush with cash

The mayor of Battleford, Sask., wants to go with the low-flow and have residents switch to water-stingy toilets.

Sports »

Scores: CFL MLB MLS

Resurgent Senators roll into Carolina

Back to their winning ways following their longest losing streak in more than a decade, the Ottawa Senators will try for a third straight victory when they visit Carolina on Wednesday.

Raptors' T.J. Ford 'doing better'

Toronto Raptors star T.J. Ford is on the mend after the point guard was taken off the court on a stretcher late in Tuesday's 100-88 road win over the Atlanta Hawks.

Victor Conte meets with WADA boss Pound

BALCO founder Victor Conte met with World Anti-Doping Agency boss Dick Pound Wednesday, providing information regarding athletes and drug use.

Diversions »

Man nearly dies after chugging vodka at German airport security check

'Danger: Avoid Death' notice on small tractor wins wacky warning label contest

Formula One's Michael Schumacher takes wheel of slow cab to airport