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- Nigerian Islamist faction kills dozens in Christmas bombings – Toronto Star
Globe and MailNigerian Islamist faction kills dozens in Christmas bombings
Toronto Star
Jon Gambrell AP ABUJA, NIGERIA—Terror attacks across Nigeria by a radical Muslim sect killed at least 39 people Sunday, with the majority dying on the steps of a Catholic church after celebrating Christmas Mass as blood pooled in dust from a massive …
Deadly bombings hit Christmas services across NigeriaGlobe and Mail
European leaders, Vatican condemn Nigeria Christmas attacksMontreal Gazette
Christmas Mass in Nigeria rocked by terrorist bombingLos Angeles Times
Scotsman -The Independent -Reuters Africa
all 2,268 news articles » - Prince Philip, 90, undergoes heart surgery – Montreal Gazette
Globe and MailPrince Philip, 90, undergoes heart surgery
Montreal Gazette
By Peter Griffiths, Reuters December 24, 2011 Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, was "treated successfully" at one of UK's main heart and chest centres in Cambridge, England, on Friday. Prince Philip, the 90-year-old husband of the Queen, …
Prince Philip: a veritable prince among menTelegraph.co.uk
If Prince Philip can't come to us on Christmas Day …The Independent
Kate opts for festive berry shade to celebrate first Christmas at SandringhamDaily Mail
ABC Online -BBC News -Pakistan Daily Times
all 3,671 news articles » - Japan and China’s Talks Detour to Korea – New York Times
Globe and MailJapan and China's Talks Detour to Korea
New York Times
BEIJING — Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda of Japan arrived in Beijing on Sunday for a two-day state visit that was originally aimed at improving bilateral ties, but is now expected to focus on the uncertainty over North Korea's intentions after the death …
China, Japan to Back Direct Trade of CurrenciesBloomberg
Many women were linked to Kim Jong Il, but few had any influenceLos Angeles Times
Japan, China Agree to 'Cool, Proper' Action on North KoreaBusinessWeek
Reuters -Reuters Canada -Washington Post
all 1,563 news articles » - Police investigate Surrey shootings, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day – Vancouver Sun
Police investigate Surrey shootings, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Vancouver Sun
By Mike Hager and Evan Duggan, Vancouver Sun December 25, 2011 In the early hours of Christmas Day, a 54-year-old woman was shot in an apartment on the 13300-block of King George Boulevard in Whalley. When police arrived they found the woman suffering …
Second Surrey shooting sends woman to hospitalCTV.ca
Christmas Day shooting in Surrey injures womanThe Province
Second shooting in Surrey in less than 24 hoursNews1130
MetroNews Canada -CKNW News Talk 980
all 10 news articles » - GG, MacKay visit Canadian troops in Italy, Afghanistan over Christmas – Toronto Star
CBC.caGG, MacKay visit Canadian troops in Italy, Afghanistan over Christmas
Toronto Star
OTTAWA—Canadians stationed overseas received special attention over Christmas — the governor general spent the holidays visiting Canadian soldiers and civilians in Italy and Afghanistan. “The sacrifice of troops and civilians who are away from their …
GG, MacKay visit Canadian troops in Italy, AfghanistanCTV.ca
MacKay, Governor General visit Canadian troops in Italy, AfghanistanMontreal Gazette
Governor-General, MacKay visit Canadians abroad over ChristmasGlobe and Mail
London Free Press -National Post (blog) -iPolitics.ca (subscription)
all 72 news articles » - Stranded skier rescued from BC mountainside – Vancouver Sun
Stranded skier rescued from BC mountainside
Vancouver Sun
By Katie DeRosa, Postmedia News December 25, 2011 2:45 PM Courtenay man in his early 20s, called the Victoria Joint Rescue Coordination Centre around 12:30 pm Saturday asking for help getting off a section of Mount Beecher dubbed Forbidden Plateau, … - Pope prays for peace in wake of terror attacks against Nigerian churches – National Post (blog)
National Post (blog)Pope prays for peace in wake of terror attacks against Nigerian churches
National Post (blog)
Pope Benedict XVI delivers the Urbi et Orbi (to the city and the world) Christmas Day message from the central balcony of Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican December 25, 2011. By Dario Thuburn VATICAN CITY — Pope Benedict XVI prayed for the victims of …
Nigerian blasts mar pope's Christmas peace appealUSA TODAY
Pope prays for peace as Nigeria rocked by church attacksAFP
Pope Christmas peace appeal marred by Nigeria blastsReuters
BBC News -The Guardian
all 1,623 news articles » - 2011 was a year of lowlights in US politics – Montreal Gazette
Nanaimo Daily News2011 was a year of lowlights in US politics
Montreal Gazette
By Sheldon Alberts, Postmedia News Washington Correspondent December 25, 2011 5:06 PM US Representative Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ) (seated center) listens as her husband, Captain Mark Kelly speaks at his retirement ceremony with Vice President Joe Biden …
From Giffords to Trump: The best and worst in US politics in 2011National Post (blog) - Topp promises wholesale change in bid for NDP leadership – Vancouver Sun
Nanaimo Daily NewsTopp promises wholesale change in bid for NDP leadership
Vancouver Sun
By Tobi Cohen, Postmedia News December 25, 2011 12:05 PM OTTAWA — Make no mistake, with Brian Topp at the helm, a vote for the New Democratic Party in 2015 will be a vote for change. In an interview with Postmedia News, the so-called front-runner …
Harper feels loss of his bond with LaytonWinnipeg Free Press
2011 was a historic year for the New Democratic PartyOurHometown.ca
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