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American ex-marine sentenced to death in Iran

January 9 2012 // News

An American ex-marine has been accused of spying and sentenced to death by a court in Iran. According to CNN, Amir Mirzaei Hekmati was convicted of being involved with the CIA.

CNN quotes Fars news agency, saying the ex-marine was also convicted of “working for an enemy country” and trying to accuse Iran of being involved in terrorism.

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More federal cuts to be made

January 9 2012 // News

According to CBC, the federal government is cutting back their spending by 10 percent in order to eliminate the deficit problem. Currently, there are slow growth projections and a weak job market.

Despite this, many major government companies are being asked to create a plan to cut spending. These cuts are to be made over the next two fiscal years.

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January 9th 2012

January 9 2012 // News

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New uranium enrichment site in Iran

January 8 2012 // News

A leading hardline newspaper reported Sunday that Iran had opened a new site for uranium enrichment.

According to The Associated Press, this new underground site would be well protected from possible airstrikes.

Uranium can serve for the production of fossil fuels and fissile warhead material, which scares the international community. Iran is currently under United Nations sanctions because they refuse to stop uranium enrichment.

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Canadian frigate joining NATO forces

January 8 2012 // News

A Canadian navy frigate crew has set sail yesterday to the Mediterranean Sea joining other NATO forces in the fight against terrorism, according to the CBC.

The crew of about 250 has left Halifax yesterday aboard the HMCS Charlottetown frigate and will return in seven months.

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Canadian minister sees improvement in Cuba

January 8 2012 // News

The Conservative minister for Latin America says Cuba has improved in some ways.

According to the Canadian Press, Diane Ablonczy approved Cuba’s recent economic changes. These include allowing ownership of private property, job opportunities in private sectors, and the right to sell a used car. The changes were made by Raul Castro after taking Cuba from his brother Fidel four years ago.

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Obama announces major cutbacks to US military budget

January 6 2012 // News

In a Thursday Pentagon briefing President Barack Obama said he plans to roll back the cost on the bloated military. The new plan will cut thousands of jobs and save the country at least four hundred and fifty billion dollars. The defense budget could decrease another five hundred billion by the end of the year.

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Canadian juniors take home bronze at World Junior Championship

January 6 2012 // News

Canada’s World Junior hockey team finished with a medal. But not the one they wanted. The team won the bronze medal of Finland last night with a 4-0 shutout of Finland.

Canada’s gold medal hopes were dashed after a loss on Tuesday from Russia. Canada scored four goals in just under five minutes to come within a goal of the Russians. But it was not meant to be.

Russia went on to the silver medal after losing to Sweden 1-0 in overtime.

Canada’s goaltender Mark Visentin was the hero for Canada’s bronze medal win.

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Canadian murdered studying in Mexico

January 6 2012 // News

A missing Canadian citizen was found dead Wednesday in Mexico according to CBC News. Ximena Osegueda was studying her doctorate in Hispanic studies in the town of Huatulco.

She was found stabbed and with her hands tied behind her back at a beach near the town. Local news media are saying the murder could be linked to organized crime.

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Teenager hit by car

January 6 2012 // News

A 13 year old girl was struck by a car on Thursday evening according to CTV. She was immediately taken to hospital for life threatening-injuries.

The accident happened at the Rosemont and Albani crossing. The girl was struck while crossing a red light. Police are investigating.

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News January 6th 2012

January 6 2012 // News

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January 5th, 2011

January 5 2012 // News

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Bye Bye Bachmann

January 4 2012 // News

The results of the Iowa caucuses lead to the end of Michele Bachmann’s presidential campaign. The BBC reported that six Republicans are still in the running after the Minnesota congresswoman’s exit.

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January 4, 2011

January 4 2012 // News

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Justice for Oscar Bartholomew

January 4 2012 // News

According to the CBC, the family of a Canadian man who was beaten to death by police in Grenada will seek justice.

Oscar Bartholomew, 39, was visiting family in Grenada when he was killed. He allegedly mistook a female police officer for a friend whom he hugged. He was beaten in to a coma and died of brain trauma.

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January 3, 2012

January 3 2012 // News

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German national arrested in connection with Hollywood New Year's fires

January 2 2012 // News

A German man was arrested in connection with the arson attacks that set Hollywood ablaze this New Year’s weekend. The man’s description and vehicle were linked to footage retrieved from surveillance video.

It is speculated that the man was embroiled in his mother’s immigration conflict with U.S. authorities. Those details have yet to be confirmed.

Fifty two fires were deliberately set in Hollywood and surrounding neighbourhoods last weekend causing three million dollars worth of damage. No one was killed.

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Rosemont residents forced to evacuate after fire

January 2 2012 // News

Several dozen residents of Rosemont were forced to evacuate their homes Monday morning.

According to CTV, a fire within a three-story apartment complex caused evacuation of all twenty-six units.

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Tribal conflicts in South Sudan force many to flee

January 2 2012 // News

Tribal conflicts in South Sudan have left thousands of villagers waiting for help from UN and government troops. Tensions escalated over the weekend as armed youth from the Lou Nuer tribe attacked the rival Murle tribe.