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• London 2012 Closing Ceremony live: Follow the Olympics finale – National Post

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  London 2012 Closing Ceremony live: Follow the Olympics finale National Post The London 2012 Closing Ceremonies were quite the party. Relive the magic with our Olympic timeline. The London 2012 Closing Ceremonies were quite the party. Relive the magic with our Olympic timeline in reverse chronological order. (Or if you prefer, … Britain brings curtain down on glorious games with rocking pop extravaganzaOttawa Citizen London's closing ceremony: a volunteer on the behind-the-scenes experienceThe Guardian Photos: London closes Olympic GamesToronto Sun Washington Post -Wall Street Journal (blog) all 3,861 news articles »

• Usually buttoned-up Mitt Romney exudes glee with running mate Paul Ryan now … – Washington Post

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  Usually buttoned-up Mitt Romney exudes glee with running mate Paul Ryan now … Washington Post HIGH POINT, NC — The usually buttoned-up Mitt Romney repeatedly gave a thumbs-up. He passed around dozens of high fives. And at every stop, he clapped the back of his new sidekick, Paul Ryan. This was Romney unplugged, clearly energized by his youthful … Romney, Ryan hit the road in an energized campaignReuters Romney seeks distance from Ryan's budget plansThe Associated Press An upbeat Romney with Paul Ryan by his sideBusinessweek ABC News -Fox News -Financial Times all 12,342 news articles »

• Iran steps up relief efforts after Saturday’s quakes – BBC News

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  Iran steps up relief efforts after Saturday's quakes BBC News Iran has stepped up relief operations after Saturday's twin quakes around the north-eastern city of Tabriz, which killed at least 227. Iran's Red Crescent has taken over a sports stadium and provided 6000 tents to some 16000 people left homeless or too … 200 Rescued in Iran After Quakes; Death Toll Rises to 300New York Times Iran ends search for quake survivorsThe Australian Iran doctors struggle with injured from Iran quakesReuters Mirror.co.uk -Ottawa Citizen -Pakistan Daily Times all 2,399 news articles »

• A PQ government would strengthen Quebec language laws within 100 days: Marois – National Post

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  A PQ government would strengthen Quebec language laws within 100 days: Marois National Post Parti Quebecois leader Pauline Marois, who criticized the Liberal government for failing to do enough to protect the French language, said she would introduce new legislation within 100 days of taking power that would close a loophole that allows … Parti Quebecois to bolster language laws if electedCTV News Stronger Bill 101 under PQMontreal Gazette Marois takes aim at Charest: 'You never win by dividing Quebec'Globe and Mail CBC.ca -Vancouver Sun all 627 news articles »

• Cops hunt suspect in home invasion – Toronto Sun

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  Cops hunt suspect in home invasion Toronto Sun A masked robber who forced his way into an Oakville apartment and shot a man with a sawed-off shotgun remains at large, Halton Regional Police said Sunday. Police said two masked men forced their way into an apartment at 30 Speers Rd. around 10:30 pm … 2 suspects arrested, 2 at large in Oakville home invasionCTV News Brothers charged in Oakville home invasionToronto Star Gun fired in alleged Oakville home invasion, police sayCBC.ca CityNews -Hamilton Spectator -680 News all 11 news articles »

• Egypt’s president orders retirement of defence minister – CTV News

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  Egypt's president orders retirement of defence minister CTV News CAIRO, Egypt — Egypt's Islamist president ordered the retirement of the defence minister and chief of staff on Sunday and made the boldest move so far to seize back powers that the military stripped from his office right before he took over. Egypt President Asserts Power Over MilitaryWall Street Journal Egypt's Morsy cleans house, sacks top generalsJerusalem Post No alarms yet over Morsi's purge of top military leadersWashington Post (blog) BBC News -Haaretz all 766 news articles »

• Syrian Opposition Leader Calls for No-Fly… – ABC News

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  Syrian Opposition Leader Calls for No-Fly… ABC News The head of Syria's main opposition group in exile called Sunday for international powers to impose a no-fly zone in border areas to protect civilians who are coming under increasingly intense attacks by regime warplanes and helicopters. Battle Lines Firm Up in SyriaWall Street Journal US, Turkey explore imposing Syria no-fly zone as battle erupts in Damascus …Vancouver Sun Syrian rebels call for no-fly zoneReuters UK all 3,739 news articles »

• PQ targets English language – CANOE

  PQ targets English language CANOE By QMI Agency MONTREAL – The Parti Quebecois targeted the English language while the Liberals took aim at suspected criminals in the construction industry during the latest round of election promises by both parties on Sunday. Within the first 100 days … and more »

• Alberta dog ranch operator charged with murder in death of peace officer … – Vancouver Sun

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  Alberta dog ranch operator charged with murder in death of peace officer … Vancouver Sun CALGARY — A man with a history of animal and property complaints lodged against him has now been charged with first-degree murder in the death of a rural peace officer southwest of Calgary. Trevor Kloschinsky, 46, was escorted in handcuffs early … Man charged with first-degree murder in death of retired Mountie near CalgaryNational Post Alberta man in custody after bylaw officer diesCBC.ca Man charged with murder after peace officer found dead in Calgary680 News Montreal Gazette -CTV News -Toronto Sun all 155 news articles »