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Canada's Tibetan Community Concerned over Military Crackdown in TibetFriday, March 21, 2008 6:12:00 PM OTTAWA—Concern is growing in Canada's Tibetan community after videos of rioting in the streets of Lhasa were shown around the world and over the fact that Beijing has sent huge convoys of soldiers ... Full Story
Internet Fuels Child ExploitationThursday, March 20, 2008 8:05:00 PM The advent of the World Wide Web has provided child predators a new way to connect with children—and with other abusers. With approximately 20 per cent of all Internet pornography involving children, ... Full Story
Canada Extends Probe of Space Sale to Alliant TechThursday, March 20, 2008 5:08:00 PM OTTAWA—Canada said Thursday it would extend its investigation of the proposed sale of two Canadian space firms to U.S. ammunition and rocket maker Alliant Techsystems Inc, a deal that critics say coul ... Full Story
Child Soldier Survives to Tell the TaleWednesday, March 19, 2008 8:50:00 PM Ishmael Beah was a child soldier, pulled into the war that gripped Sierra Leone in 1991. He was forced to kill by the soldiers he turned to for safety after his village was destroyed and his family ki ... Full Story
Canada Recognizes Kosovo; Serbian Envoy to DepartWednesday, March 19, 2008 6:15:00 PM Canada formally recognized the breakaway republic of Kosovo Tuesday, a decision Serbia said was a major mistake that could encourage separatists in the Canadian province of Quebec. Full Story
Ottawa Lays Charges against CN Rail for Oil SpillWednesday, March 19, 2008 6:14:00 PM Ottawa has laid three charges against Canadian National Railway Co over a 2005 oil spill into a lake near Edmonton, Alberta, the federal government said Tuesday. Full Story
Dion Plays Down Election TalkWednesday, March 19, 2008 6:10:00 PM TORONTO—The head of the Liberal Party played down speculation on Tuesday that he might try to bring down the government soon, following byelections on Monday that added three Liberal legislators to Pa ... Full Story
Tibet Protests Escalate as Authorities Conduct House-to-House SearchesWednesday, March 19, 2008 8:25:00 AM Since civil unrest began in Tibet a week ago, free Tibet supporters in various cities around the world have held rallies, vigils and peace walks in solidarity with the Tibetan people. Full Story
'World's Banker to the Poor' Receives Honorary DegreeTuesday, March 18, 2008 3:20:00 PM For his outstanding work helping millions of people break out of the cycle of poverty, Dr. Mohammed Yunus has been given an honorary degree as Doctor of Laws by the University of British Columbia. Full Story
Snowfall Cools Canadian Home Sales in FebruaryFriday, March 14, 2008 5:12:00 PM A series of winter snowstorms that blanketed Eastern Canada through February cut into existing home sales for a third straight month, the Canadian Real Estate Association said Friday. Full Story
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