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• ‘Dream come true’ as Nik Wallenda becomes first to wire-walk over Niagra falls – Scotsman

  Scotsman

  'Dream come true' as Nik Wallenda becomes first to wire-walk over Niagra falls Scotsman THERE was “wind coming from every which way,” mist so powerful it clouded his vision and an unfamiliar wire beneath him, but daredevil Nik Wallenda didn't let that stop him from becoming the first person to walk on a tightrope across the Niagara Falls. Wallenda completes 1800-foot journey across Niagara FallsMontreal Gazette Nik Wallenda completes Niagara Falls wire walkCBC.ca Daredevil set to cross Niagara Falls fights nerves and a safety harnessCalgary Herald Globe and Mail -The Independent -National Post all 2,676 news articles »

• UN suspends observer mission in Syria amid escalating violence – Washington Post

  Globe and Mail

  UN suspends observer mission in Syria amid escalating violence Washington Post BEIRUT — The United Nations suspended its monitoring mission in Syria on Saturday because of the rapidly escalating violence there, leaving a UN peace plan for the country in tatters and raising fears that a slide into all-out civil war may be … UN observers in Syria suspend patrolsSydney Morning Herald Violence runs high in Syria as UN observers suspend activitiesXinhua UN suspends activities in SyriaScotsman CNN -Globe and Mail -The Guardian all 858 news articles »

• Greek vote could unleash seismic shocks for euro – Reuters

  Globe and Mail

  Greek vote could unleash seismic shocks for euro Reuters * Upstart leftist and establishment heir neck-and-neck * Election amounts to referendum on punishing bailout * Anti-bailout victory could tip Greece towards euro exit * Central banks readying arsenals for post-election turmoil By Renee Maltezou and … Fisher: Streets calm as Greece braces for historic vote that could shake EuropeMontreal Gazette World braces for Greek election falloutSydney Morning Herald Euro crisis: use Greece as a springboard for changeThe Guardian ABC Online -Bloomberg all 2,885 news articles »

• Saudi Crown Prince Nayef to be buried on Sunday – Reuters

  CBC.ca

  Saudi Crown Prince Nayef to be buried on Sunday Reuters * Heir to Saudi throne died on Saturday * Successor likely to be another son of Abdulaziz ibn Saud By Angus McDowall RIYADH, June 17 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah will bury his former heir, Crown Prince Nayef, in Mecca on Sunday, … Saudi Crown Prince Who Led Anti-Terrorism Efforts DiesBloomberg Australia condolences for Saudi crown princeHerald Sun New successor sought as hard-line Saudi Crown Prince diesThe Independent Calgary Herald -Scotsman all 1,147 news articles »

• Baumgartner search now ‘international manhunt’ – CBC.ca

  CBC.ca

  Baumgartner search now 'international manhunt' CBC.ca The search for Travis Baumgartner intensified Saturday, with Canadian and American border security becoming involved in the hunt for the triple-murder suspect, police said Saturday. "We have an international manhunt that has been launched," Edmonton … Manhunt on for suspect in murder of guardsMontreal Gazette U of A shooting Day 2 update: Police say Hub Mall shooter has gun …Edmonton Journal Police look to friends for helpEdmonton Sun Calgary Herald -Medicine Hat News -CTV.ca all 982 news articles »

• 1 dead as Radiohead stage collapses ahead of Toronto concert – CBC.ca

  CBC.ca

  1 dead as Radiohead stage collapses ahead of Toronto concert CBC.ca A stage at Toronto's Downsview Park has collapsed in advance of this evening's scheduled Radiohead concert, killing one person and injuring at least three, one seriously. Calls came in to emergency crews at about 4 pm ET and at least one ambulance was … One dead, three injured in Toronto stage collapse ahead of Radiohead concertGlobe and Mail One person dead in Toronto stage collapseWinnipeg Free Press Radiohead stage collapse kills one before Toronto concertMontreal Gazette Toronto Star -660 News -CTV.ca all 512 news articles »

• Romney breaks from small-town tour to talk faith, Israel – Montreal Gazette

  The Guardian

  Romney breaks from small-town tour to talk faith, Israel Montreal Gazette CORNWALL, PA, June 16 (Reuters) – Republican Mitt Romney took time out on Saturday from a five-day tour aimed at shoring up support among small-town voters in battleground states to touch base with another critical party constituency – Christian … Romney says he'll do "opposite" on IsraelThe Associated Press Romney: I would be 'opposite' of Obama on IsraelJerusalem Post Romney bus tour rolls into a wee Wawa problemAFP CBS News -Washington Post all 8,929 news articles »

• BC judge strikes down law banning doctor-assisted suicide – The Province (blog)

  Toronto Star

  BC judge strikes down law banning doctor-assisted suicide The Province (blog) By Keith Fraser, The Province June 16, 2012 2:56 Gloria Taylor arrives at British Columbia Supreme Court in Vancouver, BC, on Thursday December 1, 2011. A BC Supreme Court judge has struck down Canada's ban on doctor-assisted suicide as … Assisted-suicide activist Gloria Taylor says she fears death that 'negates' lifeGlobe and Mail BC judge strikes down law making physician-assisted suicide illegalWindsor Star BC judge strikes down law banning assisted suicide in CanadaVancouver Sun Montreal Gazette -CTV.ca -Toronto Star all 306 news articles »

• Paul Russell: Readers just can’t understand the ‘hoopla about Justin’ – National Post

  National Post

  Paul Russell: Readers just can't understand the 'hoopla about Justin' National Post The Liberal Party of Canada will not select a new leader for another 10 months, but that didn't stop letter writers this week from commenting on who it should be. Many of our columnists and reporters led that discussion, which peaked after Bob Rae's … Justin's the one: 10 winning reasons whyToronto Sun Justin Trudeau 'listening' to leadership pressure after Bob Rae bows outMontreal Gazette Analysis: Lethal mix of attack ads, fractious party culture helped bring down …Toronto Star Globe and Mail -CBC.ca -CTV.ca all 153 news articles »