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• N.Korea declares Kim Jong-Un commander of military – AFP

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  N.Korea declares Kim Jong-Un commander of military AFP SEOUL — North Korea said Saturday its new leader Kim Jong-Un has formally been appointed supreme commander of the 1.2 million-strong military, in another sign he is rapidly tightening his grip on power. Jong-Un had already been declared "supreme … Kim Jong-Un assumes 'supreme commandership' of North Korea's army: State mediaNational Post Kim Jong-un appointed supreme commander of North Korea's militaryTelegraph.co.uk Cloudy Future for Kim Jong-Il ImpersonatorFox News Washington Post -Reuters -The Independent all 9,674 news articles »

• Skier killed in BC avalanche – CANOE

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  Skier killed in BC avalanche CANOE By QMI Agency VANCOUVER — An experienced skier died after a massive avalanche in backcountry BC dragged him hundreds of metres Thursday afternoon, leaving him stranded overnight with a friend who tried desperately to keep him alive. … BC ski patroller dies with friend at his side after avalancheVancouver Sun BC avalanche victim worked as Whistler ski patrolCTV.ca Pemberton avalanche victim ID'd as Whistler ski patrollerCBC.ca Globe and Mail -Montreal Gazette -The Province all 237 news articles »

• Seventeen dead as Syrians stage mass protests – Reuters

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  Seventeen dead as Syrians stage mass protests Reuters By Erika Solomon and Mariam Karouny | BEIRUT (Reuters) – Syrian security forces, undaunted by the presence of Arab League observers, have killed at least 12 protesters as hundreds of thousands demonstrated against the government of President Bashar … UN voices support of Arab League mission as thousands of protesters fill …Washington Post Syria fires nail bombs at protestersTimes of India The Arab League observer mission in Syria is likely to failChristian Science Monitor The Independent -New York Times -Hamilton Spectator all 5,171 news articles »

• On Top in Iowa: Romney and Paul – Wall Street Journal

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  On Top in Iowa: Romney and Paul Wall Street Journal By SARA MURRAY and DANNY YADRON DES MOINES, Iowa—Mitt Romney used flashy entrances and tapped a big-name booster on Friday to capitalize on newfound enthusiasm for his candidacy. Newt Gingrich, struggling to regain momentum, broke into tears while … Rick Santorum takes aim at Romney, PaulReuters Paul Sees Top-Two Iowa Finish While Wary of Backing RivalsBusinessWeek GOP presidential candidates ramp up get-out-the-vote operations as Tuesday's …Washington Post The Associated Press -USA TODAY -AFP all 8,777 news articles »

• Five political stories to watch in 2012 – Globe and Mail

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  Five political stories to watch in 2012 Globe and Mail 2011 was a banner year for Canadian politics, one that saw the Conservatives capture a majority government, the obliteration of the federal Liberals and the stunning loss of NDP Leader Jack Layton. So how will these issues play out in the new year? … Harper isn't changing Canada. He's demonstrating that Canada has changedNational Post All about the economy, says HarperToronto Sun 2011 Year in Review: Canada witnesses 'orange crush' as NDP hits its strideCityNews Ottawa Citizen -Windsor Star -Straight.com all 45 news articles »

• US says Egypt agrees to stop raids on democracy groups – BBC News

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  US says Egypt agrees to stop raids on democracy groups BBC News Egypt has reassured the US that it will stop raids on the offices of non-governmental organisations (NGOs), the US state department says. Officials said property seized in the raids would be returned to the groups, which include two based in the US. … Egyptian military gambles by raiding pro-democracy groupsWashington Post US Says Egypt Promises to End Nonprofit Crackdown, but Accusations ContinueNew York Times Egypt's Democracy Activists Fear Wider ClampdownABC News CTV.ca -Reuters -Wall Street Journal all 1,219 news articles »

• Grenada detains 3 more officers in beating death of Toronto man – Toronto Star

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  Grenada detains 3 more officers in beating death of Toronto man Toronto Star Three more police officers have been detained in the death of a Toronto man in Grenada after a witness described seeing Oscar Bartholomew bound and beaten. The witness told police Friday that five Grenadian police officers swarmed Bartholomew after an … 3 more Grenada cops questioned in Toronto man's deathCBC.ca Second autopsy for Toronto man who died in Grenada police custodyCanada.com Toronto man killed in GrenadaToronto Sun CTV.ca -National Post -Globe and Mail all 137 news articles »

• Paul Martin, Rick Hillier getting Orders of Canada – CBC.ca

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  Paul Martin, Rick Hillier getting Orders of Canada CBC.ca Former prime minister Paul Martin, retired general Rick Hillier, hockey great Scotty Bowman and former eBay executive Jeffrey Skoll are among 66 prominent Canadians receiving Order of Canada appointments, the governor general's office announced Friday. … Scotty Bowman, sportscaster Brian Williams to get Order of CanadaToronto Star Scotty Bowman named to Order of CanadaVancouver Sun Paul Martin, Rick Hillier among those named to Order of CanadaThe Barrie Examiner London Free Press -Globe and Mail -National Post all 91 news articles »

• Wrong time to raise EI premiums, Rae says – CBC.ca

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  Wrong time to raise EI premiums, Rae says CBC.ca Interim Liberal Leader Bob Rae says this is the wrong time to raise employment insurance premiums. Premiums are to go up starting Jan. 1, and the average increase will cost employees and employers $306 a year. Rae accuses the government of breaking an … Ottawa making mistake with tax changes, Rae warnsGlobe and Mail Rae: Payroll taxes will slow growthCANOE Raising EI premiums will hurt hiring, Rae warnsCP24, Canada iPolitics.ca (subscription) -Huffington Post Canada all 15 news articles »