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Obama pushes China on currency: U.S. President Barack Obama said Wednesday during a press conference with China's President Hu Jintao that the Chinese currency is undervalued and should be more dictated by market forces.
Baby Doc charges come too late: lawyer: A lawyer for Jean-Claude Duvalier says the statute of limitations for charging the former Haitian dictator has expired and that he will argue to have charges against him dismissed.
Congo mass rape results in arrests: Eight soldiers including an army colonel in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have been arrested in the rapes of dozens of women in volatile eastern Congo on New Year's Day, the UN reports.

Edmonton man accused in terror plot: A Canadian man has been arrested in Edmonton for his alleged association with a network responsible for suicide bombings in Iraq, including one that killed five U.S. soldiers in 2009.
No evidence of influence peddling: Bastarache: The Bastarache Commission's report says says there's no concrete evidence to support the allegations of influence peddling in judge nominations in Quebec.
Soldiers being treated unfairly: JTF2 commander: The commander of Canada's elite special forces units said he fears soldiers are being presumed guilty as allegations of war crimes swirl around Joint Task Force 2.

Human smugglers broadening bases: Toews: Canada's immigration and refugee system is under increased attack from human smugglers and new rules are needed to deal with the "growing concern," says Public Safety Minister Vic Toews.
Put death penalty to vote: Liberals: Prime Minister Stephen Harper should put capital punishment to a Commons vote if he really believes it's sometimes appropriate, Liberal House Leader David McGuinty says Wednesday.
Budget watchdog seeks details of federal cuts: A report from Canada's parliamentary budget watchdog to be released Thursday will charge that the Conservatives have no detailed plan for cutting the size of the federal government as promised, CBC News has learned.

Canadian youth woefully inactive: report: The vast majority of Canadians aren't moving enough to reap fitness benefits, and sedentary living is especially a problem among young people, Statistics Canada reports.
B.C. meat plant covers up positive E. coli test: A CBC News investigation has found that one of British Columbia's largest meat processing plants covered up lab results that showed a sample of its product was contaminated with the deadly E. coli O157 strain.
Add malaria warnings to travel websites: MDs: Travel websites that offer last-minute deals should inform people about the risks of malaria, infectious disease experts say.

Canadians pick up 2.7 million books a week: group: Canadians are avid readers who bought or borrowed more than 2.7 million books last week, according a campaign uniting librarians, educators, literacy advocates, publishers and booksellers.
Canada's Incendies a contender for Oscar: Denis Villeneuve's film Incendies is a semi-finalist for the Oscar for best foreign film.
Bollywood film awards set for Toronto: Torontonians are citizens of the world, one of the reasons Toronto was selected to host the the International Indian Film Academy conference and awards in June, according to Bollywood star Anil Kapoor.

Silicon quantum computing leap made: A key step toward silicon-based quantum computers has been made by an international team of researchers.
Greener B.C. research ship to use fuel cells: A hybrid electric "green" research ship is being created from a former coast guard vessel in B.C.
AECL reactor orders blocked by Ottawa: McGuinty: Premier Dalton McGuinty says Ontario still wants to buy two nuclear reactors from Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd., but the federal Conservatives are standing in the way.

Obama pushes China on currency: U.S. President Barack Obama said Wednesday during a press conference with China's President Hu Jintao that the Chinese currency is undervalued and should be more dictated by market forces.
Cargill to sell Mosaic stake in $24B move: Agribusiness conglomerate Cargill Inc. is divesting a 64 per cent stake in fertilizer maker Mosaic Co., worth about $24.3 billion, in a move that may make Mosaic and its Canadian potash holdings more attractive as a takeover target.
Stock markets turn down: North American stocks headed lower amid disappointing economic data in both Canada and the U.S.

Canadian tourists undeterred by Mexico violence: Reports of murder, rape and violence against travellers in Mexico, as well as drug-related violence along the U.S. border, have not deterred Canadian tourists from seeking hot travel deals to the popular winter destination.
Gasoline predicted to reach $1.20 in 2 months: An energy consultant is warning Canadian consumers to brace for higher gasoline prices in February or March.
B.C. meat plant covers up positive E. coli test: A CBC News investigation has found that one of British Columbia's largest meat processing plants covered up lab results that showed a sample of its product was contaminated with the deadly E. coli O157 strain.

US restaurant planning to serve African lion meat in its exotic tacos starting next month
No tweeting in Commons: UK lawmakers told off for rowing on Twitter while in debate chamber
Chihuahua survives owl attack in suburban Chicago after owner holds onto leash

Gaborik nets 4 as Rangers embarrass Leafs: Marian Gaborik had four goals and an assist three days after being benched and the New York Rangers scored early and often in a 7-0 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday night.
Canadian Raonic pulls Aussie Open upset: Canadian Milos Raonic, ranked 152nd in the world, advanced to the third round of the Australian Open with a big straight-sets upset of tournament No. 22 Michael Llodra on Thursday. Raonic, from Thornhill, Ont., fired 21 aces past Llodra en route to a clean 7-6, 6-3, 7-6 win.
Habs' Cammalleri, Pacioretty, out a month or more: reports: Multiple reports coming out of Montreal are suggesting that forwards Max Pacioretty and Michael Cammalleri could both be out for at least a month, maybe as much as six weeks, after suffering injuries within a minute of each other in the opening period against the Sabres.