Canadian one of three people taken hostage in Libya
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VIDEO: Street vendor shows off mesmerizing skills
While backpacking around the world, this uploader came across a street vendor in Bangkok who was happy to show off her incredible skills.
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Dougald Miller, man beaten into vegetative state 16 years ago, dies
Dougald Miller, the man beaten into a vegetative state 16 years ago by Leo Teskey, died in the arms of his loving wife Saturday. 'Today, I don't know if I'm coming or going," said Lesley Miller. "It's been a long battle, almost 16 years, Dougald was ready to go.
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See the 3 star hotel where Prince William and Kate will spend a romantic night in Canada
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are set to enjoy one romantic night alone during their royal tour of Canada, away from their two children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte – and have chosen to stay in a modest, three-star hotel. The pair are planning to spend the night stay in the Coast High Country Inn in the town of Whitehorse, which usually costs around $180 a night for a stay. Meanwhile, three-year-old Prince George and one-year-old Princess Charlotte will be cared for by their nanny, Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo, who will accompanying the family on their trip as part of their 12-person entourage.
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Canada Border Services Agency officer found dead at Pearson Airport
A Canada Border Services Agency officer was found dead in Terminal 3 of Toronto's Pearson International Airport on Friday night, the agency confirmed on Saturday. Peel Regional Police said they received a call for medical assistance at about 8:20 p.m. Mark Fischer, spokesperson for Peel Regional Police, said Friday night that a man shot himself inside the airport but not in a public area.
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Take a Look Back at Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's Shared Real Estate Properties (6 photos)
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt set the world aflame 12 years ago with their passionate romance. They were everything America could ever yearn for in a Hollywood power couple: wealthy, famous, and so incredibly photogenic. Earlier this week, news of their divorce caught everyone off guard--including Chrissy Teigen. After all, the world-famous family shared much in their years together, namely six children (Maddox Chivan, 15; Pax Thien, 12; Zahara Marley, 11; Shiloh Nouvel, 10; and 8-year-old twins Vivienne Marcheline and Knox Leon)--not to mention the international vacations, creative projects, and shared homes. Jolie and Pitt's real estate portfolio includes at least four homes together, according to Trulia--a chateau in France, a compound in L.A., a New Orleans mansion, and a New York City apartment in the Waldorf-Astoria Towers. Additional properties include a beachside home in Santa Barbara, Calif., a sprawling estate in South West London, and a villa in Majorca, Spain. Under the assumption that Brangelina doesn't buy cheap, there's a fortune's worth of shared earnings poured into the pair's homes. VIDEO: Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's Shared Properties Scroll through below to mourn the loss of America's golden couple and take a peek at the pair's hottest properties.
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Justin Trudeau accused of 'bulldozing Aboriginal rights' with Site C
The federal NDP is questioning Justin Trudeau's commitment to having a 'nation-to-nation' relationship with Indigenous people, claiming the Liberal party continues to dodge questions about the construction of the Site C dam near Fort St John. In his reply, Trudeau stuck to talking points similar to those he used during last year's election.
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Fisherman receives death threats from fellow anglers after 'record-breaking' catch
A fisherman’s delight at catching a record-breaking 70lb 4oz carp has turned to disillusionment after fellow anglers slated him on social media. Tom Doherty was pictured holding aloft his huge catch, a carp known as Big Rig, following a successful trip to RH Fisheries in Shifnal, Shropshire, on Monday. Die-hard fishing fans said Tom’s carp wasn’t a true Brit, and therefore not deserving of taking the accolade from current record holder Tom Hales, whose catch weighed 68.01lb.
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Rent-free: Well-dressed 'professional tenant' won't leave Toronto apartment
"It's been a living hell for the past two months," Robin Ennis said in an interview with CBC News. The tenant, James Regan, 62, lost a similar dispute at the board earlier this year over another property he was occupying.
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Turks protest assault of young nurse who wore shorts on bus
Turks donned shorts and gathered in central Istanbul on Sunday to condemn the assault of a young nurse who was attacked on a bus for wearing shorts. With chants of "Don't interfere with my shorts!" the protest aimed to show solidarity with Aysegul Terzi, who was kicked in the face by a man, Abdullah Cakiroglu, on Sept. 12. Cakiroglu confessed to attacking Terzi for what he called her "inappropriate" clothing, yet was released from custody despite expressing no remorse, according to Turkish news reports.
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Marion Cotillard puts Brad Pitt rumours to rest by confirming pregnancy
Marion Cotillard has set the record straight regarding rumours of a romance with her co-star from the spy thriller Allied, Brad Pitt. The actress has addressed the reports in addition to confirming that she is pregnant.
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Canadian diplomat's son in deadly Florida shooting deported home
A Canadian diplomat’s teenage son has been deported from the United States following his involvement in a fatal drug-related shooting, effectively nullifying the house arrest and probation he had been sentenced to serve, a national news agency reported on Sunday. Marc Wabafiyebazu, 15 at the time of the Miami shooting, was deported on Sept. 6, according to the Canadian Press. The news agency did not clearly cite its source, but quoted the teen's mother, Roxanne Dube, Canadian consul general in Miami at the time of the incident, as saying: "It's done.
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Saint John dentist gives gift of $40K smile to bride-to-be
Tori Bradley was battling for her life seven years ago after being diagnosed with cancer as an 18 year old. Bradley got on with life, she fell in love and is engaged to be married next spring, but has been self-conscious about the toll cancer treatment took on how she looks. Saint John dentist Dr. Peggy Bown heard Bradley's story and she offered to help.
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Brad Marchand coy about playing with Sidney Crosby on Penguins
TORONTO – Brad Marchand might not be “Brad Marchand” anymore.
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Heli error: Mistake will cost picturesque Alberta town its landmark water tower
An iconic water tower overlooking a scenic town in west-central Alberta is headed for the scrap heap because of a mistake made during the construction of a new hospital helipad. Alberta Health Services said it asked its consultants whether the massive blue and white tower jutting high into the sky next door would be an issue. It turns out, under Transport Canada regulations, the tower would have to be painted in an orange-and-white checkerboard pattern to make it more visible for air ambulance pilots.
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Eyes WAY too big for its belly: Giant python dies after gorging on a whole ANTELOPE
WHOLE. The 20ft python thought the antelope would make an almighty meal but the animal proved to be its last ever supper. Villagers in Baliavad, India, spotted the serene rolling around with an abnormally large belly having strangled and devoured the antelope just minutes earlier.
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US terror attacks' common denominator: Anwar al-Awlaki
Five years after Anwar al-Awlaki was killed by an American drone strike, he keeps inspiring acts of terror. Investigators say a bomb that rocked New York a week ago, injuring more than two dozen people, was the latest in a long line of incidents in which the attackers were inspired by al-Awlaki, an American imam who became an al-Qaida propagandist. Federal terrorism charges against the bombing suspect, Ahmad Khan Rahami, say a bloodstained notebook — found on him after he engaged in a shootout with police in New Jersey and was arrested — included passages praising al-Awlaki.
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Photos of a Man Dragging His Daughter Around Walmart By Her Hair Have Gone Viral
Heartbreaking photos of a father dragging his daughter around a Texas Walmart by her hair have caused outrage across the internet, and law enforcement is now reportedly looking into the case. The incident came to light after Erika Burch, a customer at Walmart in Cleveland, Texas, saw a man pulling his young daughter alongside his shopping cart by her hair. Buch said that the father had the girl's hair wrapped around the cart handle, as she cried out in pain and begged him to stop. Burch later wrote on her Facebook page, "She was saying, 'Please stop, I promise I won’t do it again, please stop!'" Burch immediately took out her phone to document the man's actions before approaching him and asking
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Man injured by Air Canada trolley frustrated with airline's response
A passenger who says he was hurt by a runaway trolley onboard an Ottawa-bound Air Canada flight Thursday wants the airline to rethink the way it handles customer complaints about injuries, comparing the current process to reporting lost baggage. Matt Hearn said he was hit in the thigh by a loose trolley on flight AC124, which was described as "a rocket shooting down the aisle" by another passenger. Air Canada confirmed that five passengers were hit by the trolley, including a woman who was treated for a foot injury.
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Here are 5 things a Canadian food safety expert would never eat
Raw oysters, steak tartare and runny eggs — those are just some of the foods Dr. Rick Holley, a veteran food safety expert, won’t touch.
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Montague RCMP arrest 2 men for impaired operation of boat and ATV
RCMP in Montague had a busy Saturday night as they dealt with two unusual cases of impaired operation. At around 9 p.m., RCMP received a call that a boat with five people in it was trying to dock at the Montague wharf, and had struck another boat and the dock itself. Shortly after 11 p.m., RCMP received a call about an ATV that had rolled over by the Subway on Main Street.
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MacArthur concussed in Senators camp, fight breaks out (Video)
At Ottawa Senators camp, defenseman Patrick Sieloff – who was acquired in the offseason for Alex Chiasson – made contact with the head of Clarke MacArthur in a play along the boards. MacArthur immediately went to the ice clutching his head. Bobby Ryan, who is not known for being much of a fighter, went directly after Sieloff.
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