A Rwandan Hutu rebel gropes a local woman as he passes her on a crowded mountain path in eastern Congo. Photo / AP. Shrink
A Rwandan Hutu rebel gropes a local woman as he passes her on a crowded mountain path in eastern Congo. Photo / AP.
Oct 16, 2010
Govt troops accused of rape
A Rwandan Hutu rebel gropes a local woman as he passes her on a crowded mountain path in eastern Congo. Photo / AP. Shrink
A Rwandan Hutu rebel gropes a local woman as he passes her on a crowded mountain path in eastern Congo. Photo / AP.
Chinese mine explosion kills 20
A dawn explosion in a Chinese coal mine killed 20 and trapped 17 workers underground Saturday in the country's central region, a national work safety official said.
Swiss celebrate world's longest tunnel breakthrough
SEDRUN, Switzerland - Workers hugged, cheered and set off fireworks as the huge drill broke through the last stretch of rock deep in the Swiss Alps. There was delight .
North Korea threatens '1,000-fold' increase in weapons- NZ Herald News
North Korea's media on Saturday threatened a "1,000-fold" military buildup as the United States ruled out lifting sanctions to try to coax Pyongyang into resuming talks aimed at its nuclear weapons programs.
Last year, North Korea quit the nuclear disarmament talks and later tested an atomic device that drew tightened UN sanctions. But the North has recently expressed willingness to rejoin the ..
US killer teen given life
An Indiana teenager who admitted he strangled his 10-year-old brother and told police he identified with a TV serial killer has been sentenced to life in prison without parole.
Andrew Conley, 18, showed no emotion as a judge sentenced him for the murder of his brother Conner.
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Oct 15, 2010
India: A Special Edition, The Toronto Star
It is a land of immense beauty and growing wealth, of stunning poverty and troubling conflicts. The Star examines the fascinating world of India as it shifts into high gear.
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Maoists are gaining the upper hand in Indian regions facing injustice and neglect. Can soccer help keep young minds off rebellion? Mallick: Don't look back, you're Canadian now
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NDP's Norm Macdonald resigns as caucus chair
New Democratic Party MLA Norm Macdonald has resigned as caucus chair, the party announced Friday.
Justice ministers vow action on missing women
VANCOUVER -- Following a meeting of Canada's justice ministers in Vancouver, the group vowed Friday to "strengthen the criminal justice system's response to the tragic cases" of missing women across the country.
Pet stores consider legal action against Richmond
The "voice" of the Canadian pet industry is threatening to take the City of Richmond to court if it proceeds with a ban on the sale of puppies in stores.
Canucks to give Roberto Luongo fourth straight start tonight
Vancouver Canucks goalie Roberto Luongo gets his fourth straight start of the young NHL season tonight against the Los Angeles Kings, which means backup Cory Schneider will likely have to wait until next week to make his season debut.
Bacon associate faces assault charge over pumpkin pie
A Surrey pretrial prisoner who accused the Bacon brothers of hoarding Thanksgiving pumpkin pie received minor injuries in a beating Monday evening.
Thousands of students throng to Rogers Arena for We Day celebrations, Vanc
Hedley kicks off WE Day at Rogers Arena in Vancouver on Friday morning, October 15, 2010. 18,000 youth and educators gather for a motivational day to spur kids into taking part in activism for global change.
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