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Ivory Coast pushed toward 'genocide': diplomat: Ivory Coast's new ambassador to the UN says that an increasingly dangerous tug-of-war over the presidency is pushing the West African country to the brink of genocide.
U.S. digs out after snowstorm: The eastern United States is struggling to return roads and airports to normal after blizzards blanketed the region and stranded thousands during the busy holiday season.
Canadian-designed radio aimed at Africa: A Kenyan Canadian has put together a portable FM radio station that fits in a briefcase which he hopes to use to reach remote parts of Africa.

Body of B.C. snowmobiler recovered: Searchers have recovered the body of a B.C. man who died in an avalanche while snowmobiling near the Coquihalla Highway on Tuesday.
Ont. woman slashed in Jamaica returns home: The Ontario woman allegedly slashed by her husband in Jamaica last week returned home late Wednesday afternoon, a Toronto airport official confirmed.
B.C. snowmobiler survives mineshaft plunge: A snowmobiler from Creston, B.C., has been released from hospital with a broken arm after plunging more than 25 metres down an abandoned mineshaft on Tuesday.

U.A.E. hits Canadians with pricey visa fees: Canadians headed to the United Arab Emirates will have to pay as much as $1,000 for new visa requirements starting in January.
Vaccine system targeted in H1N1 report: The next time Canada faces a flu pandemic, the vaccine rollout needs to be smoother, a new federal report suggests.
2010s recalls and advisories total more than 500: While the federal government complained about its lack of power to issue mandatory recalls, it was successful in convincing businesses to voluntarily recall hundreds of different items in 2010.

Vaccine system targeted in H1N1 report: The next time Canada faces a flu pandemic, the vaccine rollout needs to be smoother, a new federal report suggests.
Sleepy surgeons a problem: medical journal: People who are getting elective surgery should know how much sleep their doctors have had before going into the operating room, a medical journal editorial says.
Nintendo warns against 3D games under 6: Children under age six should not use Nintendo's 3DS gaming system in its three dimensional viewing mode, the company says.

Bon Jovi, Bubl among year's top concert draws: New Jersey rockers Bon Jovi had the top-grossing concert tour in the world in 2010, according to Pollstar trade magazine.
Human rights museum could get more funds: Manitoba Premier Greg Selinger is not ruling out more government money for the Canadian Museum For Human Rights.
Oldest von Trapp sister dies: Agathe von Trapp, one of two surviving members of the original Trapp Family Singers, has died. She was 97.

Making good chocolate better: Scientists say they have cracked the genetic code of a variety of cacao considered to produce the world's finest chocolate.
DEW Line cleanup continues in Nunavut: Work is set to begin in the new year to clean up two more DEW line sites in Nunavut.
Apple gets 3D patent, no glasses needed: Apple Inc. has received a patent for a display screen that shows three-dimensional and holographic images without the need for special glasses, leading to speculation the technology might end up in movie theatres and on television and computer screens.

TSX reopens with 65 point gain: The Toronto stock market opens higher, with mining stocks playing catch-up following a four-day gain in copper prices over the holiday break.
Ontario manufacturing sector rebounds: Ontario's manufacturing sector is starting to recover slowly from the effects of the worldwide recession, according to a report released Wednesday.
Poynt inks search app deal with Yellow Pages: People using Poynt Corp.'s mobile search service for smartphones will have access to 1.5 million business listings from the Yellow Pages Group under a five-year agreement announced Wednesday.

Apps replace guidebooks for travellers: Smartphones are quickly replacing the thick, heavy travel books travellers would lug around on vacation, along with a stack of printouts for reservations, and maybe some local maps to help navigate the area.
2010s recalls and advisories total more than 500: While the federal government complained about its lack of power to issue mandatory recalls, it was successful in convincing businesses to voluntarily recall hundreds of different items in 2010.
Nintendo warns against 3D games under 6: Children under age six should not use Nintendo's 3DS gaming system in its three dimensional viewing mode, the company says.

Lyin' king: club declares one-liner about psychic girlfriend best lie of 2010
Free pot promotion brings in tons of food donations at US medical marijuana dispensary
Calif. man accused of stealing taxi, trying to register it at DMV after psych evaluation

Isles beat Pens, end Crosby's streak: Sidney Crosby's 25-game point streak was snapped by the New York Islanders and goalie Rick DiPietro, who stopped the Pittsburgh captain and the rest of the Penguins' high-powered offence in a 2-1 shootout victory Wednesday night.
Short-handed Canada hammers Norway: A player shortage failed to prevent the Canadian juniors from beating up on Norway on Wednesday in Buffalo, N.Y. Canada knew it would be without three players, then forward Cody Eakin tweaked an injury in warmup and also sat out his team's 10-1 victory at HSBC Arena.
Toews out for 2 weeks with shoulder injury: Chicago Blackhawks forward Jonathan Toews will be out two weeks with a shoulder injury. Coach Joel Quenneville disclosed the severity of the injury after practice Wednesday. Toews was injured Tuesday night in a loss at St. Louis.