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Belarus election ends with violent protests Video
Thousands of opposition supporters tried to storm Belarus's main government building in Minsk after Sunday's national election, which a government exit poll showed and official results later confirmed President Alexander Lukashenko had won by a landslide.
S. Korea's drills from border island delayed
Heavy fog is delaying South Korea's plan to stage live-fire drills on Monday from Yeonpyeong Island, which was attacked by North Korea last month.
Dead Canadian soldier's ramp ceremony held Video
A ramp ceremony has been held at Kandahar Airfield in Afghanistan to bid farewell to a Canadian soldier who was killed on Saturday when an improvised explosive device went off while he was on foot patrol in the Panjwaii district in Kandahar province.

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Pension reform faces provincial resistance
Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty is expected to face resistance over pension reform when he meets with his provincial and territorial counterparts Monday.
Donations needed for N.B. flood victims Video
Relief organizations are asking for donations of money, gift cards and even firewood to help people cope with the aftermath of major flooding in southwestern New Brunswick.
Christmas party killer convicted Video
A man who shot his ex-boss at a Christmas party in Vancouver two years ago has been found guilty of second-degree murder.

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Pension reform faces provincial resistance
Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty is expected to face resistance over pension reform when he meets with his provincial and territorial counterparts Monday.
No time to 'screw around' with an election: PM
Prime Minister Stephen Harper said he will not try to trigger an election next year, saying the government needs to stay focused on the economy.
Tory silence on Cuban human rights riles U.S.
U.S. diplomats criticized a visit last year to Cuba by a Harper cabinet minister for not publicly chastising the government for its human rights record, according to documents published by WikiLeaks.

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Energy drinks with alcohol risky: study
A study at Dalhousie University finds that students who mix alcohol with energy drinks nearly double the alcohol they consume.
U.S. officials tried to smear Sicko: Michael Moore
Filmmaker Michael Moore is countering claims in a U.S. government cable, exposed by WikiLeaks, that his film castigating the U.S. health-care system, Sicko, was banned in Cuba.
Post drug shortages, health critic says
Canadian drug shortages should be listed publicly, just as they are in the U.S., the Liberal health critic says.

Arts & Entertainment »

U.S. officials tried to smear Sicko: Michael Moore
Filmmaker Michael Moore is countering claims in a U.S. government cable, exposed by WikiLeaks, that his film castigating the U.S. health-care system, Sicko, was banned in Cuba.
Canadian artist demands photo back from U.S. gallery
Canadian artist AA Bronson is protesting the removal of a video by the National Portrait Gallery in Washington and is demanding the gallery return one of his photographs.
Capt. Beefheart Don Van Vliet dies
Musician and artist Don Van Vliet, who performed complex experimental rock under the name Captain Beefheart, has died at age 69.

Technology & Science »

Lunar eclipse, winter solstice to coincide
This year's winter solstice on Tuesday will fall on the same day as a full lunar eclipse for the first time in 456 years.
More parents ban internet as punishment: study
Parents are now restricting their kids' internet access in much the same way as they limit television viewing as a form of punishment, according to a study.
Child brain tumour DNA decoded
Childhood brain tumours have fewer genetic mutations than similar tumours in adults, a new genetic mapping study shows.

Money »

Conrad Black loses U.S. appeal bid Video
Montreal-born media baron Conrad Black has lost the latest round of his bid to appeal his convictions for fraud and obstruction of justice in the United States.
N.L.'s offer too low for Hibernia stake: Flaherty
Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty is suggesting Newfoundland and Labrador has lowballed its offer for Ottawa's equity stake in the Hibernia offshore oil development.
GM recalls crossover vehicles
General Motors is recalling more than 13,000 crossover vehicles in Canada to fix seatbelts but Canadian Honda owners have been spared another recall by that company.

Consumer Life »

Cash payments encouraged in card fee spat Video
Some Canadian retailers will be hanging out signs in 2011 encouraging consumers to pay cash or debit for their purchases, instead of using credit cards.
Household spending makes 1st decline
Household spending in Canada dropped slightly in 2009, the first decline since Statistics Canada began tracking it in 1997.
GM recalls crossover vehicles
General Motors is recalling more than 13,000 crossover vehicles in Canada to fix seatbelts but Canadian Honda owners have been spared another recall by that company.

Sports »

Avalanche shut down Canadiens at even strength
Craig Anderson made 27 saves and the Colorado Avalanche blanked Montreal at even-strength en route to their sixth consecutive win, 3-2 on Sunday night in Denver.
Skip Kevin Martin prevails in National final
Edmonton skip Kevin Martin did enough when it counted the most, besting Winnipeg's Jeff Stoughton 5-3 in the Swiss Chalet National championship in Vernon, B.C.
Capitals end skid at Ottawa's expense
The Ottawa Senators scored twice in the first to put Washington in danger of losing a ninth consecutive game, but the Capitals rallied for a 3-2 road victory on Sunday on the strength of two Mathieu Perreault goals.

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