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Sweden to appeal WikiLeaks founder's bail Video
Swedish authorities say they will appeal a British judge's decision to grant bail for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.
Asylum seeker boat capsizes off Australia
A boat carrying dozens of suspected asylum seekers has capsized in heavy seas off the Australian coast and many are feared dead, witnesses say.
Berlusconi confidence votes spur protests Video
Violent protests have erupted in Rome after Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi won back-to-back confidence votes in parliament, narrowly surviving one of his toughest political challenges yet.

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Clement denies PotashCorp deal influenced by politics
Industry Minister Tony Clement has strongly denied a media report that the government was prepared to accept the proposed foreign takeover of the Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan but backed out at the last minute for fearing of losing political support in the province.
Sarnia drivers rescued from snowed-in highway Video
Rescuers in military helicopters, snowmobiles and heavy trucks have freed the more than 200 stranded motorists who had been stuck on southwestern Ontario's Highway 402 since a heavy snowstorm hit Monday.
Small human foot washes ashore on West Coast
Authorities are seeking more information about another small human foot that has washed ashore in Washington state.

Politics »

First Nations chiefs to disclose salaries
The Assembly of First Nations has passed a non-binding resolution calling for chiefs to publicly disclose their salaries and expenses.
Tories name new integrity commissioner
The Conservative government has named Mario Dion as interim Public Sector Integrity Commissioner of Canada, in the hopes of rehabilitating the agency's tarnished image.
Clement denies PotashCorp deal influenced by politics
Industry Minister Tony Clement has strongly denied a media report that the government was prepared to accept the proposed foreign takeover of the Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan but backed out at the last minute for fearing of losing political support in the province.

Health »

Infectious diseases kill 4,900 a year in Ont.
Infectious diseases like Hepatitis C kill nearly 5,000 people in Ontario each year but often fall under the radar, a new report suggests.
Lung transplants could double with tweaks: study
By making simple changes to how ventilators are used, hospitals could nearly double the number of lungs available for transplant, doctors have found.
Alcohol with rich meal OK: study
Drinking alcohol with a rich meal this holiday season will slow digestion but likely won't cause indigestion, a small study of cheese fondue eaters has found.

Arts & Entertainment »

Barney's Version, Splice among TIFF Top 10
The film adaptation of Mordecai Richler's novel Barney's Version and sci-fi horror feature Splice are among the Top 10 Canadian feature films of 2010 chosen by the Toronto International Film Festival Group.
Ryan Reynolds, Scarlett Johansson split
Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds is splitting from his wife Scarlett Johansson, the couple say in a joint statement.
King's Speech leads Golden Globes race
The King's Speech, the monarchy drama about King George VI's private battle to overcome a stammer, leads the pack heading into the Golden Globe Awards.

Technology & Science »

Oil spill, World Cup top tweeted topics
Tech-savvy people around the world tweeted a wide variety of topics in 2010, from natural disasters and oil spills, to sporting events and pop stars not to mention a prognosticating octopus.
Apple's iBookstore Canada approved
The federal government has approved Apple's iBookstore Canada after the company made several promises, including the promotion of titles by Canadian authors.
Ice volcanoes likely on Saturn moon: NASA
NASA says it has found possible ice volcanoes on Saturn's moon Titan that look a lot like volcanoes on Earth that spew molten rock.

Money »

Recovery pace 'disappointingly slow': U.S. Fed
Progress toward recovery has been "disappointingly slow," according to the U.S. Federal Reserve, but it plans to stick with its stimulus policy.
Debt picture not so bleak: BMO Video
The cacophony of concern over rising Canadian debt levels is overshadowing other encouraging personal finance data, a prominent economist says.
Clement denies PotashCorp deal influenced by politics
Industry Minister Tony Clement has strongly denied a media report that the government was prepared to accept the proposed foreign takeover of the Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan but backed out at the last minute for fearing of losing political support in the province.

Consumer Life »

Penny should be scrapped: Senate panel VideoAudio
The Senate finance committee is recommending that the federal government remove the penny from circulation and that guidelines be established for rounding off purchase prices for cash-only transactions.
Consumer safety bill passes Parliament
Canada's new Consumer Product Safety Act has passed Parliament and will be coming into force in the next few months.
Children's vitamins made false claims
Children's vitamins with Disney and Marvel brands were marketed using false and misleading claims, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission says ordering three companies to pay more than $2 million in restitution.

Sports »

Maple Leafs victorious in Edmonton
Kris Versteeg had a goal and an assist as the Toronto Maple Leafs kicked off their Western Canada road trip with a 4-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers.
Rochette is CBCSports.ca female athlete of year
In the second instalment of CBCSports.ca's year-end retrospective, we honour Canada's top women athletes of 2010, led by figure skater Joannie Rochette and her courageous performance at the Vancouver Olympics.
Votto wins Lou Marsh Award
A panel of sports editors, reporters and broadcasters has named Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto the Lou Marsh award recipient, given annually to Canada's most outstanding athlete by the Toronto Star.

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