UN chief condemns deadly bomb attack on Shikarpur Imambargah - Daily Times

NEW YORK - Condemning Friday's bombing of an Imambargah in Shikarpur, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon deplored this vicious targeting of people on account of their religious affiliation, and called on the Pakistan authorities to step up their efforts...

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Islamic extremism delays permit for Montreal Muslim centre - CBC.ca

A new Islamic community centre in Montreal is facing opposition before it even opens. The project is tied to controversial Imam Hamza Chaoui, who has controversial views on sharia law and ties to suspected radicals.  Montreal...

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The close: US stocks sink on GDP, TSX boosted by energy stocks - The Globe and Mail

Resource stocks led the Toronto Stock Market higher, but U.S. stocks sank, sending the S&P's 500 Index to its biggest monthly decline in a year, as weaker-than-forecast economic growth overshadowed a rally in energy shares sparked by a surge...

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PM Harper admits proposed anti-terror law would not have stopped Ottawa attack - APTN National News

Jorge BarreraAPTN National NewsPrime Minister Stephen Harper admitted the anti-terror bill tabled in the House of Commons Friday would not have stopped the Oct. 22, 2014, attack in Ottawa. The Ottawa attack spawned an internal federal review that...

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AirAsia captain left seat before jet lost control -sources - Reuters

By Siva Govindasamy, Kanupriya Kapoor and Tim Hepher SINGAPORE/JAKARTA/PARIS Sat Jan 31, 2015 9:58am IST SINGAPORE/JAKARTA/PARIS Jan 31 (Reuters) - The captain of the AirAsia jet that crashed into the sea in December was out...

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Blizzard hits Boston and New England but spares New York - Irish Times

A powerful blizzard struck Boston and surrounding New England on Tuesday, leaving some 4.5 million people grappling with as much as three feet of snow and coastal flooding. New York City residents, who had braced for a significant blast, were spared...

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Families will have to pay more to play hockey under proposed 2015 budget - CityNews

The cost of playing hockey in Toronto could go up if the proposed 2015 city budget passes, but Mayor John Tory says that's not a guarantee. The proposed 2015 budget calls for a five per cent increase to indoor ice permit fees in addition to a 2.25 per...

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City-wide boil water advisory catches Winnipeggers by surprise - CBC.ca

The city-wide boil water advisory that was issued  Tuesday night elicited a number of interesting reactions from Winnipeggers. Many headed out and cleared store shelves of whatever water supplies they could. Shoppers at this Sobeys in Winnipeg's...

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It took leaving Israel to stop running from the Holocaust - Haaretz

Jewish leaders should change their slogan from "Let my people live""---**--- to---**----""Let my people leave"" The EU Jews should know that their enormous contributing to European cultures and nations was a boomerang for the Jews. The Jews leaders should...

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Mother of Islamic State's Japanese Hostage Makes Plea for Son's Life - Wall Street Journal

TOKYO—The mother of Islamic State hostage Kenji Goto made another plea for her son's life Wednesday after a new video said Mr. Goto and a Jordanian captive would be killed within 24 hours unless Jordan agreed to release a prisoner. Junko Ishido, the...

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Montreal woman born in Auschwitz returns to site of death camp for liberation ... - CTV News

CTVNews.ca StaffPublished Monday, January 26, 2015 7:18PM ESTLast Updated Monday, January 26, 2015 10:25PM EST Angela Orosz was born in Auschwitz, but her earliest memory of the death camp was imprinted in her mind years later.  As a Grade 1 student...

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Sherman resigns as Liberal Leader - Medicine Hat News

By Collin Gallant on January 27, 2015. cgallant@medicinehatnews.com A strong series of aftershocks was felt Monday, about one month after the political earthquake of mass floor-crossing in the Alberta legislature. The repercussions as well...

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Winter storm: Storm forecasts downgraded, New England could get hit worst - CBC.ca

Tens of millions of people along the East Coast hunkered down for a storm that for most failed to live up to predictions that it would be one of the worst they'd ever seen. Forecasters originally said the storm could bring anywhere from 30 to 90 centimetres...

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Fidel Castro appears to lend support to Cuba-US relations in first comments on ... - ABC Online

Posted January 27, 2015 19:43:28 Retired Cuban leader Fidel Castro appears to have lent his support to talks with the United States in his first comments since both countries agreed last month to restore diplomatic ties. But Mr Castro stopped short...

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Security tightened in Egypt on anniversary of 2011 uprising as activists mourn ... - Fox News

CAIRO –  Authorities in Egypt have tightened security in Cairo and other cities in anticipation of possible protests to mark the anniversary of the 2011 uprising that toppled autocrat Hosni Mubarak. The stepped-up security Sunday comes a day after...

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Re-introducing Danielle Smith — from leader of loyal opposition to loyal ... - Calgary Sun

HIGH RIVER — All right, Mr. Prentice, she's ready for her closeup. The beginning of the campaign to rehabilitate the image of Danielle Smith begins with lights, cameras and action. Here is Smith in her own riding, the former leader of the opposition...

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Men become homicide suspects 4 years after shooting of Quebec liquor-store ... - CTV News

The death of a Quebec woman is considered Montreal's first homicide of 2015, even though she died of injuries sustained during a botched robbery attempt four years ago. Hélène Leduc, 62, died this week, four years after she was shot in the neck while...

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Newmarket man charged in death of 2-year-old son - Toronto Star

Homicide investigators have arrested a Newmarket man in connection with the death of his 2-year-old son. Officers were called to a home on Longford Dr. in Newmarket on a report of an injured person at 2:22 p.m. Thursday, York Region Police said...

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Two US flights land in Atlanta after 'credible' bomb threats - Irish Times

Bomb threats against two US airline flights prompted North American fighter planes to scramble to accompany them to their destination in Atlanta, an airport spokesman said. The planes landed safely at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, no bombs...

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Japan calls apparent ISIS execution of hostage 'outrageous and impermissible' - Haaretz

REUTERS - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Sunday called the apparent killing of a Japanese captive by Islamic State militants "outrageous and impermissible," and again called for the group to release a second Japanese national they are holding....

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Former Ontario premier Ernie Eves now heading up Jamaican medical ... - National Post

TORONTO — Ernie Eves has gone from politics to pot. While other politicians tend to join law firms, become consultants or work on various other staid pursuits, the former Progressive Conservative premier of Ontario has chosen to branch out. He has...

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Tory's budget plan calls for councillor raises, office spending increases - Toronto Sun

TORONTO -  As Torontonians are asked to stomach a 2.25% tax increase, Mayor John Tory plans to increase his office budget by $316,000. And city councillors will receive a pay hike and an increase to their office spending as outlined...

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Saudi ruler is buried as new King Salman moves younger generation closer to ... - Washington Post

After nearly two decades leading the oil rich kingdom, Saudi King Abdullah was laid to rest Friday while his successor, King Salman, promised to continue the policies of his predecessors. RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia's new king joined in...

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ISIS begins countdown clock as deadline expires for 2 Japanese men - CBC.ca

Militants affiliated with the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) group have posted an online warning that the "countdown has begun" for the group to kill a pair of Japanese hostages. The posting which appeared Friday shows a clock counting down...

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Science demonstration sends students, teacher to hospital - CBC.ca

One teacher and three students were treated for minor injuries after a science demonstration went awry in a private school's parking lot.  Emergency personnel were called to Royal Crown Academic School near Bayview Avenue and Finch Avenue shortly...

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US pulls more staff from Yemen embassy amid deepening crisis - Reuters

By Mark Hosenball and Matt Spetalnick WASHINGTON Thu Jan 22, 2015 9:05pm EST 1 of 4. A general view of the U.S. embassy compound in Sanaa May 8, 2014. Credit: Reuters/Mohamed al-Sayaghi WASHINGTON (Reuters)...

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Bank of Canada interest rate cut: At least 1 bank won't lend for less - CBC.ca

Canadians have been left wondering whether they'll enjoy lower rates on mortgages and other loans in the aftermath of a surprise interest rate cut by the Bank of Canada on Wednesday, Canada's five biggest banks are deciding whether to...

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