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Today’s Links
- Nelson Mandela: South Africa prepares for the day it fears most – The Guardian
The GuardianNelson Mandela: South Africa prepares for the day it fears most
The Guardian
It is the day South Africans dread more than any other, and it is not a question of if but when. The death of Nelson Mandela will shake the nation to its core; the fact that death in old age does not fit the proper definition of "tragedy" will not …
Nelson Mandela, 93, in hospital recoveringVancouver Sun
Mandela, 93, hospitalized with stomach ailmentThe Associated Press
Nelson Mandela admitted to hospitalHerald Sun
The Independent -msnbc.com -Voice of America (blog)
all 1,071 news articles » - American officers killed in Afghan Interior Ministry following Qur’an burning – Vancouver Sun
CBC.caAmerican officers killed in Afghan Interior Ministry following Qur'an burning
Vancouver Sun
(Reuters) – Two American officers were shot dead at close range inside Afghanistan's Interior Ministry on Saturday, a US official said, as rage gripped the country for a fifth day over the burning of the Muslim holy book at a NATO base.
NATO personnel recalled from Afghan ministries after killing of 2 AmericansWashington Post
US-Led Afghan Coalition Withdraws Advisers After Americans ShotBusinessWeek
Gunman Kills 2 US Officers in AfghanistanVoice of America
Bloomberg -The Australian -The Associated Press
all 7,561 news articles » - Syria crisis: Red Cross Baba Amr evacuation stalls – BBC News
BBC NewsSyria crisis: Red Cross Baba Amr evacuation stalls
BBC News
Attempts by the Red Cross to evacuate more people trapped in the Baba Amr suburb of the Syrian city of Homs have stalled, with reports of more deaths from shelling. The organisation had been in negotiation with the Syrian authorities but had made no …
Another 57 reported killed in SyriaSydney Morning Herald
Syria: more killed in shelling of Homs as bid to evacuate journalists failsThe Guardian
As violence rages, Syria holds referendum |Reuters
CNN -CBC.ca -Haaretz
all 11,169 news articles » - Hackers attack Ontario police chiefs’ website – CTV.ca
Globe and MailHackers attack Ontario police chiefs' website
CTV.ca
Anonymous — the hacker group affiliated with a string of cyber attacks against corporations and law enforcement agencies — has apparently added the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police to its hit list. The association's website was hacked Friday …
Anonymous claims hack on Ontario police chiefs siteCBC.ca
Hackers attack police chiefs' website to protest support for Internet billToronto Star
Web attack by Anonymous won't deter Bill C-30 support, police association saysNational Post
Toronto Sun -Canada.com
all 53 news articles » - Robocalls a factor in Liberals’ federal election defeat, says Rae – Montreal Gazette
Globe and MailRobocalls a factor in Liberals' federal election defeat, says Rae
Montreal Gazette
TORONTO — Voter suppression tactics, including a pattern of harassing phone calls, were a factor in the Liberal party's defeat in the last election, says interim leader Bob Rae. “I have no doubt at all that it contributed to the defeat of a number of …
Canada entering a 'Nixonian moment' after alleged voter suppression: RaeGlobe and Mail
Bob Rae calls for full investigation of robocalls; Conservative says he was …National Post
Opposition leaders vow to keep pressure on Tories over robocallsToronto Star
CTV.ca -CBC.ca -Straight.com
all 616 news articles » - Yemen Swears in New President to the Sound of Applause, and Violence – New York Times
New York TimesYemen Swears in New President to the Sound of Applause, and Violence
New York Times
SANA, Yemen — Yemen's first new president in more than three decades was sworn in on Saturday, taking over a country with a broken economy, crumbling infrastructure, violent separatist movements, an active Qaeda franchise and Islamist militants in …
Obama hails 'new beginning' for YemenAFP
Obama welcomes new Yemen leader, pushes for reform, electionTimes of India
Yemen: Car bomb kills 25 in south as new president vows to keep up fight with …Washington Post - Ontario Place supporters rally to save park – CBC.ca
Toronto StarOntario Place supporters rally to save park
CBC.ca
Dozens of Ontario Place fans rallied Saturday in support of keeping the waterfront park alive. The provincial government says it wants to shut down parts of Ontario Place to save money. But MPP Rosario Marchese told the crowd gathered at the Lake Shore …
Employees and supporters rally to keep Ontario Place openToronto Star
Dozens protest planned closure of Ontario PlaceCP24, Canada
Union holds 'Save Ontario Place' rallyCityNews
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all 5 news articles » - Do you hit Timmies more often during their Roll Up the Rim contest? – CANOE
24 Hours VancouverDo you hit Timmies more often during their Roll Up the Rim contest?
CANOE
By Doug Hempstead, QMI Agency OTTAWA — There's stealing to support your addiction, and then there's this — sneaking off with ill-gotten Roll Up the Rim cups from Tim Hortons. Some Tim Hortons locations are found inside Esso gas bars — little …
Thieves stealing Roll Up the Rim cupsLondon Free Press - Rally to support Canadian Saeed Malekpour, sentenced to death in Iran – Montreal Gazette
Rally to support Canadian Saeed Malekpour, sentenced to death in Iran
Montreal Gazette
OTTAWA – A group of Canadian activists hopes to put pressure on the Iranian government to commute the death sentence of a Canadian resident, who is being held in Iran's notorious Evin prison, by staging a protest in Ottawa on Sunday.
