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Shafia verdict prompts debate: Was it an honour killing, or just plain murder?

Montreal Gazette - 
MONTREAL - It was a case that captivated the nation, and on Sunday, the news that Mohammad Shafia, his wife Tooba Mohammad Yahya and their son Hamed Mohammad Shafia had each been found guilty of four counts of first-degree murder drew mixed reaction ...

Alberts: Despite lack of Spanish, Romney doing muy bien in Florida

Montreal Gazette - 
HIALEAH, Florida - “Mi papa no habla espanol.” My father doesn't speak Spanish, Craig Romney announced to the crowd gathered in the parking lot outside Casa Marin restaurant.

Federal NDP leadership hopefuls target Harper

CBC.ca - 
As the NDP leadership debate got underway in Halifax Sunday, it was clear the NDP candidates were unified in making Prime Minister Stephen Harper their main adversary, and not one another.

Shares, euro guarded over likely Greek debt deal

Reuters - 
By Chikako Mogi | TOKYO (Reuters) - Asian shares inched lower and the euro eased from its highest in more than six weeks Monday, as markets cautiously tuned in to a likely debt swap deal for Greece that is crucial to avoiding a messy default and eyed ...

Christopher Plummer wins SAG award

CBC.ca - 
Christopher Plummer's awards season run continued Sunday night with the Canadian actor bringing home a Screen Actors Guild award for Beginners.

Gaborik burns Lundqvist, earns MVP honors

NHL.com - 
By Dave Lozo - NHL.com Staff Writer KANATA, Ont. -- Henrik Lundqvist can take solace in the fact that Marian Gaborik will be his teammate through 2013-14.

Oakland to Assess Damage After Occupy Protests

ABC News - 
For weeks the protests had waned, with only a smattering of people taking to Oakland's streets for occasional marches that bore little resemblance to the headline-grabbing Occupy demonstrations of last fall.

Syria Targets Rebels Based in Suburbs of Damascus

New York Times - 
DAMASCUS, Syria - Facing a growing threat on the doorstep of its capital city, the Syrian government struck out at its opponents in the rebellious eastern suburbs on Sunday, sending soldiers, tanks and armored vehicles to vanquish pockets of rebel ...

Sarkozy announces French financial transaction tax

BBC News - 
The 0.1% levy will be introduced in August regardless of whether other European countries follow suit. The tax is part of a package of measures set out by the president to promote growth and create jobs.

Afghan President Hamid Karzai 'plans talks with Taliban'

BBC News - 
By Quentin Sommerville and Bilal Sarwary BBC News, Kabul The Afghan government is planning to meet the Taliban in Saudi Arabia in an attempt to jump-start peace talks, the BBC has learned.

African Union Summit Ends Monday

Voice of America - 
January 29, 2012 African Union Summit Ends Monday Peter Clottey An official with the African Union (AU) says heads of state and government will make a decision today (Monday) on expediting an agreement to enhance commerce and trade among African ...

Changes to immigration system will help Canada bring in tradespeople: Kenney

Vancouver Sun - 
OTTAWA - Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney says changes are coming to Canada's immigration system to make it more flexible in an effort to combat labour shortages.

Analysis: Election talk helps Pauline Marois quell leadership crisis

Montreal Gazette - 
MONTREAL - And what if peace really did break out in the Parti Québécois? Skeptics would say it's not possible and won't last much beyond the next bad poll, but it's clear the party this weekend has entered a truce period.

Arrested Mexican confesses to beating Canadian tourist

Globe and Mail - 
Mexican authorities have arrested and charged a man after a brazen attack on a Canadian woman at a Mazatlan hotel earlier this month.

Giant emerald unsold at Kelowna auction after co-owner arrested

Toronto Star - 
JP Squire Kelowna Daily Courier Kelowna Courier KELOWNA, BC—Despite a week of hoopla, an 11.5- kilogram emerald went unsold without a single bid at auction in Kelowna, BC, on Saturday, after its co-owner was put behind bars.

37-year old man dies; police say possibly related to drugs

660 News - 
"At this point in time, we can't confirm it to be ecstasy related. Our initial investigations reveals that there were numerous types of drugs at the residence.

Iran vows to stop "some" oil sales as inspectors visit

Reuters Canada - 
By Parisa Hafezi and Ramin Mostafavi TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran sent conflicting signals in a dispute with the West over its nuclear ambitions, vowing to stop oil exports soon to "some" countries but postponing a parliamentary debate on a proposed halt to ...

Don't ignore textiles at Interior Design Show: Style Czar

Toronto Star - 
May I make a small style suggestion? If you are heading to the Interior Design Show this weekend looking for tips on how to make your home more chic and welcoming (and do go, because you will be well-rewarded), please don't simply follow the fashion ...

New Allandale Waterfront GO Station a hit

The Barrie Examiner - 
Ron Arscott, centre right, and Barrie Mayor Jeff Lehman, centre left, were among about 1600 people who enjoyed a peek at the new Allandale Waterfront GO Station Sunday and took a free train ride courtesy of GO Metrolinx to Bradford and back.

Long-running subway car takes final journey

Toronto Star - 
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In China, Human Costs Are Built Into an iPad

New York Times - 
The explosion ripped through Building A5 on a Friday evening last May, an eruption of fire and noise that twisted metal pipes as if they were discarded straws.

Heigl buys novel franchise, plays lead and wears producer's hat

Vancouver Sun - 
After more than 20 years of working for somebody else, Katherine Heigl decided to try self-employment. So she bought the rights to the popular Janet Evanovich novels about a lingerie seller turned bounty hunter, Stephanie Plum.

Anything but plain

Varsity - 
By Ishita Petkar People tend to have misgivings about puppets and marionettes. Let's face it: the only spotlight they receive is from grotesque horror movies and creepy kiddy puppet shows.

Men's rankings unchanged at top after Australian Open; in contrast to women's ...

Washington Post - 
MELBOURNE, Australia - The status quo has been maintained at the top of the men's rankings after Novak Djokovic's dramatic win over Rafael Nadal at the Australian Open, unlike the situation on the women's tour.

Chris Del Bosco wins Men's Skier X

ESPN - 
By Devon O'Neil ASPEN, Colo. -- Chris Del Bosco won his second Skier X gold medal in three years Sunday, passing No. 1 qualifier Jouni Pellinen halfway down the course to redeem himself after relinquishing his own lead in last year's final.

Sidney Crosby still playing the waiting game

Globe and Mail - 
In the next few days, Sidney Crosby may learn if he can fulfill his wish to play in the NHL again before the end of the season. Crosby, 24, and the Pittsburgh Penguins are waiting for the opinion of yet another specialist, who is looking at the results ...

New-look Raptors beat Nets

Toronto Sun - 
Raptors guard Jerryd Bayless (5) fouls New Jersey Nets guard Deron Williams (8) in the second quarter of their NBA basketball game in Newark, New Jersey, January 29, 2012.

All-star weekend provides some sunshine for NHL amid looming clouds

Winnipeg Free Press - 
OTTAWA - Even as the hockey world took time to catch its collective breath over the NHL's all-star weekend, it was impossible to ignore the clouds on the horizon.

Charity organizers expect number of participants in Alzheimer's walk to ...

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Ottawa Citizen - 
By Mark Brownlee January 29, 2012 8:57 PM OTTAWA - The Alzheimer Society of Ottawa held its largest-ever walk on Sunday, a trend the charity's organizers expect will continue as more people are diagnosed with the disease.

Lion at Calgary Zoo succumbs to cancer

CTV.ca - 
Okonko, the Calgary Zoo's 16-year-old male lion, died this afternoon following a surgical procedure to remove his cancerous spleen.