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Iran moves closer to nuke warhead capacity (AP via Yahoo! News)
Iran pressed ahead Monday with plans that will increase its ability to make nuclear weapons as it formally informed the U.N. nuclear agency of its intention to enrich uranium to higher levels.
Iran marks revolution anniversary amid ongoing dissent (CNN)
Iran will this week celebrate the 31st anniversary of the Islamic Revolution -- a day that marked the end of the country's western-backed monarchy and the start of an Islamic republic.
Iran's uranium enrichment: 'a really bad development' (McClatchy Newspapers via Yahoo! News)
WASHINGTON ? Iran told the United Nations' nuclear watchdog Monday that it will begin producing purer uranium, a step that experts said could bring Tehran significantly closer to having the fuel for a nuclear weapon.
Iran's police chief warns against potential protests (CNN)
Iran's police chief warned Saturday that security forces will firmly confront "illegal" gatherings on the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, a semi-official news agency reported.
Iran tells UN of enrichment plan as new sanctions loom (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Iran said on Monday it has formally told the UN nuclear watchdog of its plan to produce higher enriched uranium, sparking US and French calls for "strong" sanctions against the defiant Islamic republic.
CFB Trenton commander charged with murder
Canadian military commander Col. Russell Williams has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of two eastern Ontario women.
TTC workers' Facebook site swamped with complaints
The battle between some TTC staff and members of the riding public has exploded on the internet, in the wake of allegations that some union members were calling for a work-to-rule campaign.
2 plead not guilty in Creba murder trial
Two men have pleaded not guilty to all charges against them in connection with a shootout in downtown Toronto on Boxing Day 2005 that left 15-year-old Jane Creba dead and six others injured.
HST ad campaign debuts in Ontario
Ontario's controversial move to harmonize sales taxes will be part of a new $1.6-million government print ad campaign that's poised to hit newsstands on Thursday.
White Stripes ballet to premiere in Toronto
The National Ballet of Canada is to perform contemporary works by some of the world's most prominent international choreographers in its 2010-11 season, including a ballet danced to music by the White Stripes.
2 plead not guilty in Creba murder trial
Two men have pleaded not guilty to all charges against them in connection with a shootout in downtown Toronto on Boxing Day 2005 that left 15-year-old Jane Creba dead and six others injured.
CFB Trenton commander charged with murder
Canadian military commander Col. Russell Williams has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of two eastern Ontario women.
Canada matches Haiti donations with $113M
The federal government has so far allocated $113 million to match individual donations made by Canadians to the Haiti relief effort, International Co-operation Minister Bev Oda says.
Infant's body found in B.C. landfill
RCMP in Richmond, B.C., have arrested a woman after finding a baby's body in a landfill south of Vancouver.
Toyota faces fresh questions over recall response
AFP - TOKYO (AFP) - Toyota's handling of dangerous defects in its cars came under fresh scrutiny Monday as the group was reported to be planning a global recall of 300,000 Prius hybrids worldwide over a brake problem.
Toyota to recall Prius for brake glitch: dealer
Reuters - TOYOTA CITY, Japan (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp, which has recalled more than 8 million vehicles around the world for problems with unintended acceleration, has decided to recall its new Prius hybrid in Japan to fix a braking software glitch, a dealer said Sunday.
EA loses less money but its outlook is below forecasts, sending stock down
The Canadian Press - NEW YORK - A disappointing outlook from Electronic Arts Inc. sent shares of the video game publisher sharply lower Monday, a sign that significant cost-cuts and layoffs have not ended the company's slump.
Teck Resources returns to quarterly profit
Reuters - VANCOUVER (Reuters) - Teck Resources said on Monday it posted a profit of C$411 million ($384 million) in the fourth quarter of 2009, rebounding from a year-before loss due mainly to stronger base metal prices.
Endeavour in orbit toward space station
Endeavour carried six astronauts into orbit Monday on what's likely the last nighttime launch for the shuttle program.
Astronaut Thirsk lauds space investment
Canadian astronaut Robert Thirsk visited his old alma mater Monday to pick up the degree he was awarded while in orbit.
U.S. engineer jailed 15 years for spying for China
A Chinese-born engineer was sentenced Monday to more than 15 years in prison for hoarding sensitive information about the U.S. space shuttle that prosecutors say he intended to share with China.
Brain area tied to fear of losing money
Scientists in the U.S. and U.K. have identified a part of the human brain - the amygdala - that is responsible for our fear of losing money.
For obese, vaccine needle size matters
(Reuters)
Reuters - Our ever-expanding waistlines may have outgrown the doctor's needle, researchers say, in what could be another casualty of the obesity epidemic.
3 Simple Steps Can Cut Childhood Obesity
(LiveScience.com)
LiveScience.com - A new study finds three household routines lower the risk of
obesity in children: having family dinners, getting enough sleep and limiting
weekday TV time.
Protein Supplement Myth Revealed by Body of Work
(LiveScience.com)
LiveScience.com - Most
health stores are tainted with the irony that so few of their products are
actually healthy, from herbal potions of unknown purity and utility to dietary
supplements capitalizing on recent trends in weight loss or hair gain.
Obese People Lose Weight at High Altitudes
(LiveScience.com)
LiveScience.com - Here's a possible future diet tip: Move to a mountaintop.
Competition Bureau challenges real estate group
The Competition Bureau says rules imposed by the Canadian Real Estate Association limits consumer choice and forces people to pay for services they may not want when it comes to selling a house.
Tim Hortons bans complaining customer
A coffee enthusiast in St. Andrews, N.B., has learned the customer may not always be right after being banned from Tim Hortons for complaining about burnt coffee.
Dealerships overwhelmed with Toyota recall work
At least one Calgary auto dealer has hired extra staff to deal with the crush of business resulting from Toyota's recall of faulty gas pedals.
Home sales forecast to rise 13.3%
The Canadian Real Estate Association is predicting existing home sales will rise 13.3 per cent this year compared to 2009, it said in a news release Monday.
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