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• Janna Ryan steps lightly into national spotlight – Washington Post

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  Janna Ryan steps lightly into national spotlight Washington Post The day after her husband joined the Republican presidential ticket, Janna Ryan waved, smiled and shook hands. But when offered the microphone at a raucous rally, she chose not to speak — even when Mitt Romney himself invited her to take the floor. Paul Ryan and the party of ideologyToronto Star Romney's VP selection rating lowest over two decades: pollXinhua At Iowa fair, Ryan criticizes Obama on economyBusinessweek CNN -USA TODAY -The Associated Press all 18,071 news articles »

• Harper defends $2M in aid to little-known Syrian group – Canada.com

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  Harper defends $2M in aid to little-known Syrian group Canada.com OTTAWA — The Conservative government has defended its decision to channel $2 million in emergency aid for Syria through an organization that is not a registered charity and has been operating only a few months. “Our officials have done due diligence on … Canada throws Syria's refugees a welcome lifelineToronto Star Harper says 'due diligence' done on charity for Syrian aidCBC.ca Baird makes surprise visit to JerusalemCanadian Jewish News (blog) Jerusalem Post -iPolitics.ca (subscription) all 14 news articles »

• In Norway, Panel Lists Police Faults In Massacre – New York Times

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  In Norway, Panel Lists Police Faults In Massacre New York Times STAVANGER, Norway — An independent inquest into the mass killings in Norway last summer by a fanatical anti-Muslim extremist sharply rebuked the country's police and intelligence services Monday, saying they could have averted or at least disrupted his … Breivik 'could have been stopped'The Australian Norwegian police 'could have stopped Breivik massacre'The Independent REUTERS/Stian Lysberg Solum/NTB ScanpixNational Post ABC Online -Wall Street Journal -Scotsman all 595 news articles »

• Syrian rebels parade captured pilot amid atrocity claims – ABC Online

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  Syrian rebels parade captured pilot amid atrocity claims ABC Online Syrian rebels have released dramatic video they say proves they shot down a government fighter jet and captured the pilot. The claims came as regime forces appeared to seize the upper hand in Aleppo and videos emerged showing alleged rebel atrocities … As Syrian rebels advance, intervention holds promiseUSA TODAY Syrian Rebels, Government Trade Claims Over Jet DowningBusinessweek Syrians say they hold pilot of downed jetReuters India The Australian all 740 news articles »

• President Morsi shifts Egypt’s balance of power with major shake-up of military – Vancouver Sun

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  President Morsi shifts Egypt's balance of power with major shake-up of military Vancouver Sun CAIRO – In retaking key powers and shaking up the military brass, President Mohammed Morsi has sharply shifted Egypt's balance of power overnight and transformed his public image from a weak leader to a savvy politician. If unchallenged, the moves … Egypt Military Signals It Won't Contest Move on GeneralsBusinessweek President shifts Egypt's balance of powerThe Associated Press Egypt's Morsi empowered with army shakeupPakistan Daily Times Wall Street Journal -Voice of America all 1,689 news articles »

• Anti-takeover proposal in Quebec could prompt national trend: supporter – Calgary Herald

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  Anti-takeover proposal in Quebec could prompt national trend: supporter Calgary Herald MONTREAL – Quebec could become the first province to arm companies with a veto power over foreign takeovers, under a proposal with potential domino-effect implications for other parts of the country. Two political parties have now promised that if they … Quebec's premier proposes foreign takeover fundAFP Charest promises $1-billion fund to help Que. companies take over foreign …Toronto Sun Quebec Liberals promise foreign takeover rulesCTV News Montreal Gazette -CBC.ca -Globe and Mail all 270 news articles »

• 3 killed in shooting near Texas A&M University – CNN

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  3 killed in shooting near Texas A&M University CNN (CNN) — A Texas constable and two others were killed Monday in a shooting near Texas A&M University, police said. Scott McCollum, assistant chief with the College Station police department, told reporters Monday afternoon that the three people killed … 3 people killed in shooting near Texas A&M UniversityCBC.ca 3 dead, including officer, in shooting near Texas universityCTV News Three killed in shooting near Texas campusBBC News Telegraph.co.uk -Globe and Mail all 2,435 news articles »

• Police release surveillance photos in homicide probe – TheChronicleHerald.ca

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  Police release surveillance photos in homicide probe TheChronicleHerald.ca Halifax police have released surveillance photos in hope of advancing their investigation into a fatal downtown fight early Saturday morning. Halifax police have released surveillance photos in hope of advancing their investigation into a fatal … Halifax police release photos of potential homicide witnessesCTV News Cops release images of potential homicide witnessesCBC.ca Police seeking witnesses to latest murderHalifax News Net MetroNews Canada all 18 news articles »

• Pilot texting may have been partial cause of fatal crash of small plane in BC – Vancouver Sun

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  Pilot texting may have been partial cause of fatal crash of small plane in BC Vancouver Sun VANCOUVER – The pilot in a fatal plane crash may have set the stage for his own death by texting on his cellular phone while flying. The Transportation Safety Board says the crash near the airport in Fort St. John, BC, last November could have been … Cellular use may have caused plane crash: TSBMetroNews Canada Pilot texting may have caused crashCastanet.net Cell Phone Distracted Flying?iNews880.com Energeticcity.ca -Canada NewsWire (press release) all 36 news articles »