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Burma to release Suu Kyi: report: An ally of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi said an order for her release has been signed by Burma's ruling generals, as hundreds of supporters gathered at her political party headquarters in anticipation.
Obama seeks more Asian market access: U.S. President Barack Obama appealed to Asian leaders Saturday for greater access to fast-growing markets.
Militants attack near Jalalabad airport: Afghan officials say militants have attacked a security checkpoint near the airport of the country's major eastern city, Jalalabad, sparking a deadly gun battle.

Rizzuto funeral set for Monday: The funeral for slain Mafia patriarch Nicolo Rizzuto will take place Monday at the same church in Montreal where services were held for his grandson earlier this year.
Ashley Smith inquest broadened: An Ontario coroner is expanding the inquest into the final months of Ashley Smith's life to consider the New Brunswick teen's mental state before her death in a federal prison.
Disabled girl's plight upsets B.C. watchdog: B.C.'s children's watchdog says she's shocked that a mentally ill girl was left to fend for herself while her mother lay dead in their home in the Fraser Valley.

MacKay on rumours: 'I have no plans to leave': Defence Minister Peter MacKay says there is no truth to rumours he will leave his post for a position at a law firm in Toronto.
Afghan training mission doesn't need vote: PM: Prime Minister Stephen Harper says he sees no need to put the extension of the Afghanistan mission before Parliament.
Pardons to cost much more under proposal: The cost of a pardon would triple to $150 under a proposal from the federal parole board.

Consider anxiety in ordering heart tests: study: Doctors diagnosing potential cardiac problems should take the patient's anxiety and depression into account when ordering heart tests, a new Canadian study suggests.
Breastlight recalled as screening device: A device marketed to women who want to check their breasts for changes that might indicate early signs of breast cancer is under recall, Health Canada said Friday.
Severe acne needs suicide risk checks: study: People receiving treatment for severe acne should be monitored for increased risk of attempting suicide, but it's unclear whether that is caused by the condition or the drug, a new study says.

Glee star Monteith anticipates Gemini gig: Canadian actor Cory Monteith says a sold-out tour with Glee castmates earlier this year prepared him for hosting duties at this weekend's Gemini Awards.
AGO may show Toronto school board art: A forthcoming deal could see a Toronto school board's treasured art including works by Tom Thomson, Emily Carr and Charles Pachter put on permanent display at the Art Gallery of Ontario.
Canadians among winners at Latin Grammys: Canadians Alex Cuba and Nelly Furtado were among the winners Thursday night at the Latin Grammy Awards gala in Las Vegas.

Canadian space flight dreams live on: A new, Canadian commercial spacecraft prototype could launch as soon as next year, a former contender for the Ansari X Prize hopes.
Arctic waters vulnerable to oil spill: report: An oil spill in the Arctic Ocean would be so hard to clean up that offshore development should be put on hold, a U.S. environmental group said Friday.
Federal info leak shows rules ignored: expert: A government website glitch that exposed the personal information of several dozen people has prompted calls for stricter adherence to federal privacy guidelines.

Markets tumble on China inflation worry: The Toronto stock market closed sharply lower Friday on worry that the Chinese government will be forced to take further steps to slow the country's economy.
GM IPO 6 times oversubscribed: reports: Investor interest in buying into General Motors' initial public offering appears to be high, with six times more shares in demand than are available, reports suggest.
CIBC suspends 2 traders: The CIBC says it has suspended two Montreal stock traders accused of illegally leaking information about several big Canadian takeover deals.

CREA launches listings app for hand-helds: The Canadian Real Estate Association is launching an app to enable users to search for homes on hand-held devices.
Mobilicity to sell phones at 7-Eleven stores: Cell phone carrier Mobilicity has announced it will soon begin selling its products at 7-Eleven stores in select cities in Canada.
Inherited Chinese vase nabs $84M at auction: An 18th-century Chinese vase, discovered while cleaning out an inherited bungalow, has fetched a record-setting $84 million at an auction in London.

Small dog vs. big cat: US farmer shoots mountain lion after terrier trees animal
When the bars close, Pittsburgh church tells parishioners to come on in for 2:30 a.m. service
Police: Man who was shot after buying sandwich went home, ate before going to hospital

Kovalchuk beats Oilers in OT: An overtime laser-beam from Iyla Kolvachuk gave New Jersey a 4-3 victory over Edmonton, the Devils' first home win of the season.
Fiddler's hat trick buries Flames: Vernon Fiddler had his first career hat trick and the Phoenix Coyotes held off the visiting Calgary Flames 5-4 on Friday night after giving up two goals in the final 49 seconds.
Eskimos confirm Hall firing: The Edmonton Eskimos are looking for a new coach, with general manager Eric Tillman confirming on Friday the firing of Richie Hall.