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• Two sides in assisted-suicide debate remain worlds apart – Vancouver Sun

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  Two sides in assisted-suicide debate remain worlds apart Vancouver Sun VANCOUVER — Gloria Taylor doesn't believe God wants her to suffer unnecessarily from what is commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease, a condition that doctors expect will kill her within about three years. That's why the once-avid motorcyclist eagerly … BC Supreme Court strikes down assisted suicide banCTV.ca BC judge strikes down ban on physician-assisted suicideAFP Court grants terminally ill BC woman legal right to doctor-assisted suicideWindsor Star Updated News all 222 news articles »

• Egypt: dangerous tricks – The Guardian

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  Egypt: dangerous tricks The Guardian The Egyptian military and security establishment has not been a steady, skilled, or unbiased manager of the political process in the almost year and a half of post revolutionary ups and downs the country has endured. Its manoeuvring on the eve of the … TEXT-Fitch cuts Egypt's ratingsReuters Confusion, Anger Continue on Election Eve in EgyptVoice of America Egypt in crisis as voters choose between Islamist and old regimeThe Independent CBS News -Bloomberg all 4,211 news articles »

• It’s official: Harper, Snyder sign agreement for new bridge – Windsor Star

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  It's official: Harper, Snyder sign agreement for new bridge Windsor Star By Dave Battagello, The Windsor Star June 15, 2012 7:00 PM Prime Minister Stephen Harper speaks at an historic agreement was unveiled with Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder to build the long-awaited $1-billion government-backed bridge after 10 years of … Second bridge linking Windsor, Detroit finally in worksToronto Star Canada unveils billion-dollar bridge to US projectAFP Canada, Michigan announce new Detroit-Windsor bridgeReuters Vancouver Sun -Canada.com -CTV.ca all 720 news articles »

• The flight risks faced by flying Wallenda – Globe and Mail

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  The flight risks faced by flying Wallenda Globe and Mail If Nik Wallenda's safety harness fails or if he casts it aside during his daring 550 metre walk across Niagara Falls late Friday, there will be nothing but his own balance to stop him from plummeting to the water and rocks below. As a last resort, … Wallenda set for tightrope walk across Niagara FallsCBC.ca Tightrope walker Nik Wallenda prepares for Niagara Falls stuntTelegraph.co.uk Nik Wallenda prepares to walk across Niagara FallsLondon Free Press Reuters -CANOE -USA TODAY all 1,240 news articles »

• Romney avoids specifics, says immigration needs ‘long-term’ fix – Los Angeles Times

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  Romney avoids specifics, says immigration needs 'long-term' fix Los Angeles Times Reporting from Milford, NH, and Washington — Republican presidential challenger Mitt Romney suggested Friday that he was open to helping young illegal immigrants but said the new policy announced Friday by the Obama administration to suspend their … Obama immigration plan may spare 800000 from deportationCTV.ca Business owners wary but laud deportation reprieveCNN Romney says immigration decision complicates issueFox News Christian Science Monitor -CBS News -Atlanta Journal Constitution all 2,380 news articles »

• Greek election to ‘determine fate of euro’ – ABC Online

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  Greek election to 'determine fate of euro' ABC Online By Europe correspondent Philip Williams, wires Greece is preparing to vote in an election that could drastically alter the future course of the debt-ridden country and determine whether it exits the eurozone. With last month's vote leading to a … Bookies favour Greek right but soccer may sway voteReuters Greece urgently needs a pro-European government, says George PapandreouThe Guardian Greece pushes back against the austerity waveGlobe and Mail Financial Post -Businessweek -Pakistan Daily Times all 2,100 news articles »

• Security guard now suspect in University of Alberta shootings – CBC.ca

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  Security guard now suspect in University of Alberta shootings CBC.ca Edmonton police say an employee of G4S Security faces three counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted murder in connection with a deadly robbery in which three guards were killed and another wounded early Friday morning at the University … U of A shooting: Shooting victim Michelle Shegelski had just been marriedVancouver Sun Police hunt for University of Alberta shooting suspectCTV.ca Armoured truck guard sought after fatal shooting had been on job 3 months …Fox News iNews880.com -Globe and Mail all 720 news articles »

• Syrian authorities raid restive areas as bombing reported across country – Xinhua

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  Syrian authorities raid restive areas as bombing reported across country Xinhua DAMASCUS, June 15 (Xinhua) — Syrian authorities raided restive areas in capital Damascus and central Homs province on Friday to track down armed groups, as a number of explosive devices went off in several Syrian cities, causing injuries and property … Syrian violence threatens UN observer missionThe Independent What to do about SyriaWashington Post Russia Sending Air and Sea Defenses to Syria, Exporter SaysNew York Times NPR -Voice of America -TheChronicleHerald.ca all 2,099 news articles »

• Doug Ford pledges provincial election run – CTV.ca

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  Doug Ford pledges provincial election run CTV.ca Toronto Councillor Doug Ford said he will run for the Progressive Conservatives if Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty calls a provincial election. Ford made his comments in a phone conversation with CP24 Friday afternoon, the day after McGuinty said he … Councillor Doug Ford says he'll seek PC nomination if McGuinty calls election680 News Doug Ford may quit council to run provinciallyCP24, Canada Doug Ford considers running provincially if McGuinty government fallsinsideTORONTO.com CBC.ca -Globe and Mail -CityNews all 20 news articles »