The Russian government has announced on Facebook yesterday it will investigate the official reports on the conduct of polls, after being accused of electoral fraud by the public.

The statement was released following the massive anti-government protest that took place two days ago.

The message has been met with contempt by the public.

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Environment Minister Peter Kent said a new global climate agreement could be reached by 2015. This comes after a UN summit in Durban, South Africa. 

Parties at the conference agreed to begin negotiations on a new accord.

This would place all participating countries under the same binding commitments to control greenhouse gases.

Former MP Daniel Paillé has been chosen as the Bloc Québécois’ new leader on Sunday.

The Bloc Québecois had a poor showing in last May’s election, going down to four seats from 47 seats in Parliament.

Current MPs Maria Mourani and Jean-Francois Fortin were also seeking to replace Gilles Duceppe as party leader.

2011 is almost over, but Adele’s year keeps getting better. She made Billboard history on Friday by setting a new record.

She is the first female artist with a top album, top single and top artist title in the same year.