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European Union President, Foreign Policy Chief selected

After weeks of speculation on who the top front-runners were for the top two posts in the European Union, officials made their final decision on who would be its President and Foreign Policy Chief.
Nov 20, 2009 by  Andrew Moran in World

World's top military leaders to meet in Nova Scotia

Canada will play host to the world's most powerful military figures this weekend in Halifax, Nova Scotia. They will discuss global security, nuclear weapons and foreign policy.
Nov 20, 2009 by  Kevin Jess in World - 1 comment

Parks Canada gives with one hand, takes away with other

At a conservation conference in Mexico November 7, Canada's Environment Minister announced the expansion of Nahanni National Park Reserve, located in the Northwest Territories.
Nov 15, 2009 by  Stephanie Dearing in Environment

South Africa Marks 10 Years Of Peacekeeping; Arms Deal Furore

South Africa has marked its 10-year anniversary of peacekeeping missions. At a military parade in the central city of Bloemfontein, President Jacob Zuma said the missions brought hope to the African continent.
Oct 19, 2009 by  Christopher Szabo in World

New Miss Homeless Competition

As homelessness increases around the world, Belgium introduces a new Miss Homeless competition. The finalists had to compete for a place as the winner.
Oct 18, 2009 by  Melissa Horrocks in Lifestyle - 5 comments

Opinion: A Providential Coincidence in Modern Chinese History

A providential coincidence of modern Chinese history may have aligned the strategic interests of two profoundly important but different groups of persecuted Chinese nationals who have suffered the same unhappy fate.
Oct 4, 2009 by  Timothy Cooper in Politics - 1 comment

Microsoft confirms release of free anti-virus software

Microsoft confirmed today that the full version of its free anti-virus application, Security Essentials, will be released on Tuesday for download.
Sep 28, 2009 by  Brenton Currie in Internet - 2 comments

René Magritte painting stolen in daytime robbery

Armed thieves stole a painting by surrealist René Magritte from a Belgian museum dedicated to Magritte’s work, perpetrated in broad daylight.
Sep 24, 2009 by  Bob Ewing in World

Belgian farmers stage milky protest

Three million litres of fresh milk were poured over roads and fields as farmers staged a widespread protest over lowered dairy prices.
Sep 16, 2009 by  Bob Ewing in World - 3 comments

Chlorine in Pools Increases Kids' Risk of Asthma

In a recent study, chlorine in swimming pools are found to increase the chances that a child will develop asthma or allergies.
Sep 14, 2009 by  John Louie S. Ramos in Health - 1 comment
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