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• Last of new homes now in Attawapiskat – The Province

  Last of new homes now in Attawapiskat The Province By Teresa Smith, Postmedia News February 23, 2012 4:10 PM Many families in Attawapiskat have been living in tents and overcrowded sheds or houses, some of which have black mould growing on the walls and ceiling. Trucks bearing the last of 22 … and more »

• IAEA to explain ‘failed’ Iran mission: diplomats – AFP

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  IAEA to explain 'failed' Iran mission: diplomats AFP VIENNA — UN atomic agency chief Yukiya Amano is expected to outline in a report Friday why its team investigating Iran's suspected nuclear weapons drive returned empty handed this week, diplomats said. IAEA chief inspector Herman Nackaerts and his team … 'Planning underway for other 'options' on Iran'Jerusalem Post Formerly secret telexes offer window into Iran's nuclear deceitWashington Post US, Israel coordinated on steps against Iran: envoyReuters The Guardian -Pakistan Daily Times -National Post all 769 news articles »

• UN: Assad committing crimes against humanity – Jerusalem Post

  Globe and Mail

  UN: Assad committing crimes against humanity Jerusalem Post By REUTERS 02/24/2012 01:48 US-based Syrian dissident tells the 'Post' Syrian regime knew house where 2 journalists were killed was a "media center." By REUTERS UN investigators accused Syrian President Bashar Assad's government of crimes against … Wounded journalists plead for help in Syria onslaughtABC Online 'Friends of Syria' consider ultimatum to AssadThe Associated Press Diplomats: 'Friends of Syria' May Demand Entry of Aid Within DaysVoice of America National Post -Herald Sun all 6,813 news articles »

• PM says he has no knowledge of misleading ‘robocalls’ – CTV.ca

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  PM says he has no knowledge of misleading 'robocalls' CTV.ca Prime Minister Stephen Harper makes an announcement in front of students at the Nunavut Arctic College in Iqaluit, Nunavut on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012. (Sean Kilpatrick / THE CANADIAN PRESS) Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport Pierre … Stephen Harper denies Tories knew about illegal election 'robocalls' linked to …National Post Election fraud allegations raise doubts about NS riding resultsTheChronicleHerald.ca Robocalls to trick voters draw opposition fireCBC.ca Toronto Star -Montreal Gazette -Globe and Mail all 236 news articles »

• Afghan laborer recalls rage as he tried to save charred Korans – Reuters

  New York Times

  Afghan laborer recalls rage as he tried to save charred Korans Reuters Afghan laborer recalls rage as he tried to save charred Korans By Hamid Shalizi BAGRAM, Afghanistan (Reuters) – In a small room near NATO's sprawling Bagram Airbase, Sayed Jamil fumes as he remembers how three US soldiers ignored the pleas of fellow … Gingrich criticizes Quran burning apology by USThe Associated Press Obama apologizes for Qur'an burningToronto Sun Take shelter: US embassy to citizens in Afghanistan ahead of Koran-burning …National Post BBC News -The Independent all 4,074 news articles »

• Dog that killed baby may have been trying to care for child: family friend – MetroNews Canada

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  Dog that killed baby may have been trying to care for child: family friend MetroNews Canada AIRDRIE, Alta. – A friend of an Alberta couple whose two-day-old baby was killed by the family's pet husky says the dog was probably trying to comfort the crying boy when it delivered one fatal bite to the child's delicate, tiny head. Pet husky that killed newborn baby was trainedCTV.ca Family of Alberta baby killed by dog grateful for supportCBC.ca Family of baby killed by pet husky can't explain attackGlobe and Mail Vancouver Sun all 68 news articles »

• Federal finance minister drops hints about March budget release – 660 News

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  Federal finance minister drops hints about March budget release 660 News Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty says the upcoming federal budget will not be a draconian, tax-heavy burden to Canadians. The comments come with the budget set to come down sometime in March. Flaherty once again confirmed changes are coming to old … Flaherty sending mixed messages on contents of budgetHamilton Spectator Higher taxes not being considered: FlahertyNational Post No 'draconian' cuts: FlahertyToronto Sun CTV.ca -Globe and Mail -Castanet.net all 86 news articles »

• Harper gives short shrift to fiscal, economic concerns of the provinces – CanadianBusiness.com

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  Harper gives short shrift to fiscal, economic concerns of the provinces CanadianBusiness.com By Heather Scoffield, The Canadian Press | February 23, 2012 IQALUIT, Nunavut – Prime Minister Stephen Harper delivered a cold reality to provinces on Thursday: his election promises trump any concerns they may have about how federal actions may affect … Feds spend $27M to improve aboriginal education in the NorthCanada.com Harper gives $27 million for aboriginal adults to finish school, upgrade skillsToronto Star Harper gives boost to Arctic educationToronto Sun CTV.ca all 93 news articles »

• Canadian Speaker Andrew Sheer just missed UK parliamentary punch up – Toronto Star

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  Canadian Speaker Andrew Sheer just missed UK parliamentary punch up Toronto Star Richard J. Brennan National Affairs Writer While visiting the Mother of all Parliaments in London, Canadian House of Commons Speaker Andrew Scheer just missed the mother of all punch ups between two British MPs. Scheer, who led a delegation this week … Headbutts, flying fists on tap at British House of CommonsGlobe and Mail Andrew Scheer: Eric Joyce's Alleged Headbutt Nearly Witnessed By Canada's SpeakerHuffington Post Canada all 10 news articles »