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PM dares Dion to face voters with coalition plan

PM dares Dion to face voters with coalition plan
: Stephen Harper has accused Stéphane Dion of "turning his back" on the results of the recent federal election with a proposed Liberal-NDP coalition to replace the Conservative minority government. more »; Related: Gov. Gen. rushes home to deal with political turmoil; Related: Tories begin battle against coalition deal

Gov. Gen. rushes home to deal with political turmoil: Gov. Gen. Michaëlle Jean is returning home early from a state visit to Europe to deal with the upheaval on Parliament Hill, where she could decide the fate of the government. more »
Mulroney confidant knew about Airbus commissions: CBC News investigation: A 1993 fax from Air Canada's manager of investor relations to Fred Doucet, a close friend of former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, calls into question Doucet's sworn testimony before the House of Commons ethics committee in February of this year. more »
4 missing as cargo ship capsizes off Newfoundland: Four people were missing Tuesday as search-and-rescue crews responded to a vessel that had capsized off Newfoundland's southeast coast. more »
Crown rips into accused Alberta killer in cross-examination: An Alberta man who admitted to killing his girlfriend's parents cried for the first time since his first-degree murder trial began, when his mother testified about his broken childhood on Tuesday. more »
Millions of birds could die from oilsands development: report: Millions of birds could be lost over the next 30 to 50 years due to oilsands development in northern Alberta, according to a report released Tuesday in Edmonton. more »
Canada's allies have little to say about crisis in Ottawa: The world is watching as Canada goes through a 'constitutional psychodrama,' Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon says. more »
RCMP allegedly fudged financials to break 2010 Olympic cruise deal: The unit in charge of security for the 2010 Winter Olympics is being accused of sinking a deal for cruise ships by fudging the terms of the contract in order to take advantage of the global economic downturn and secure a better price. more »
In crowded Mumbai, ordinary Muslims recoil at acts of fanatics: In a Mumbai market street where the Muslim call to prayer is heard above the din of traffic, Muslim residents are quick to distance themselves from the gunmen who attacked their city. more »
Cable giant, Blue Jays owner Ted Rogers dies at 75: Canadian media magnate Ted Rogers, the founder and CEO of Rogers Communications, has died at the age of 75. more »

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Ailing U.S. automakers seek billions: Detroit's once-mighty automakers appealed to Congress with a retooled case for a huge bailout Tuesday, pledging to slash workers, car lines and executive pay in return for a federal lifeline.
Canada's allies have little to say about crisis in Ottawa: The world is watching as Canada goes through a 'constitutional psychodrama,' Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon says.
Mumbai police release details of gunmen's training and sea voyage: The gunmen who attacked Mumbai set out by boat from a Pakistani port, then hijacked an Indian fishing trawler that carried them toward India's financial capital on their suicide mission, an Indian police official says.

Canada »

Mulroney confidant knew about Airbus commissions: CBC News investigation: A 1993 fax from Air Canada's manager of investor relations to Fred Doucet, a close friend of former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, calls into question Doucet's sworn testimony before the House of Commons ethics committee in February of this year.
Gov. Gen. rushes home to deal with political turmoil: Gov. Gen. Michaëlle Jean is returning home early from a state visit to Europe to deal with the upheaval on Parliament Hill, where she could decide the fate of the government.
Tories begin battle against coalition: The Tory government has signaled it is considering all legal options to prevent a Liberal-NDP coalition from taking power, it and has launched a public relations blitz to discredit the pact.

Technology & Science »

Obama urged to implement broadband plan: U.S. consumer advocates, technology companies and internet service providers have joined forces to call for a national strategy to bring affordable broadband to every American, but a Canadian effort has not yet materialized.
Windows market share dips below 90%, report says: Microsoft Corp.'s Windows share of the intentet connected computer market has dipped below 90 per cent for the first time, according to an internet-based measurement company.
New BitTorrent software sparks throttling debate: A new version of uTorrent, the popular software application used to share files, has stirred up debate over whether it is good or bad for the internet because of its ability to get around the speed throttling being employed by service providers.

Arts & Entertainment »

Multidisciplinary artist Betty Goodwin dies at 85: Betty Goodwin, one of Canada's most established and celebrated contemporary visual artists, has died at the age of 85.
Montreal filmmaker's Up the Yangtze nominated for Spirit Award: Up the Yangtze, Montreal filmmaker Yung Chang's feature-length documentary about the changes in China with the building of the Three Gorges Dam, has earned a nomination for an Independent Spirit Award.
Polanski asks U.S. court to drop 30-year-old sex charge: Roman Polanski, a fugitive living in France for 30 years because of a notorious sex case involving a 13-year-old girl, has asked an American court to dismiss the charge against him because of prosecutorial and judicial misconduct.

Health »

Generic heart drugs measure up to branded versions: review: Brand-name drugs for treating cardiovascular disease don't appear to be clinically superior to generic versions, say U.S. researchers who reviewed studies comparing the drugs.
Zimbabwe cholera outbreak killed nearly 500, WHO says: A cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe has killed nearly 500 people in the largest outbreak recorded recently, the World Health Organization said Tuesday.
Common heart surgery drug may be more dangerous than cheaper alternatives: study: The risk of death during cardiac surgery tended to be higher among patients who were given the drug aprotinin to control blood loss compared with less expensive alternatives, a Canadian review suggests.

Money »

Ailing U.S. automakers seek billions: Detroit's once-mighty automakers appealed to Congress with a retooled case for a huge bailout Tuesday, pledging to slash workers, car lines and executive pay in return for a federal lifeline.
RIM trims revenue and profit estimates as stock slides: Research in Motion, which gave the world the BlackBerry, saw its stock hit a 52-week low Tuesday before it announced it has lowered its sights for third-quarter revenue and profit.
Scotiabank hurt in Q4, but expects better 2009: The Bank of Nova Scotia released depressed results for a previously disclosed difficult fourth quarter, but is predicting a better fiscal 2009, president and CEO Rick Waugh said.

Consumer Life »

Check but don't photocopy driver's licences, privacy watchdogs tell retailers: Retailers should check but not swipe or photocopy customers' drivers licences, privacy commissioners in Canada warned, noting the cards contain personal information prized by identity thieves.
Empty bottles help fill wallets, resumes of homeless young people: A new Ottawa recycling business is turning empty bottles into an educational opportunity for homeless and at-risk youth.
Greyhound introduces security screening of passengers: As the holiday travel season ramps up, Greyhound Canada announced it's begun screening passengers at major terminals with hand-held security wands.

Diversions »

Plan to open parliamentary restaurant to public?
Popular python found four months after it was snatched from Saskatoon zoo
Record camera collection kept in Greek man's basement

Sports »

NHL suspends Avery indefinitely over personal remark: Sean Avery of the Dallas Stars has been suspended indefinitely by the NHL for conduct "detrimental to the league or game of hockey."
Maple Leafs fall prey to Sharks: Joe Thornton had one goal and three assists as the San Jose Sharks beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-2 on Tuesday night.
Billups, Nuggets obliterate Raptors: Chauncey Billups had 24 points and 14 assists as the Denver Nuggets trounced the Toronto Raptors 132-93 at the Pepsi Center.