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Toronto storm: Toronto under water after record rainfall

Canada's largest city was incapacitated by the most rain it has seen in recorded history, breaking the previous record from 1954.
Deadly train derailment in Quebec sparks debate over oil transport

As authorities search for answers, critics are arguing over whether railways or pipelines are safer.
Corruption, drugs, profanity: Mayors pull lid off 'boring' Canada

Toronto mayor Rob Ford, who was allegedly caught on video smoking crack cocaine, has been joined by Montreal's interim mayor, charged with corruption, fraud, and extortion.
Reader recommendation: A Thousand Farewells

Monitor readers share their favorite book picks.
Terrorism & Security Battle for Aleppo enters third week as Syrian rebels hold on

Syrian rebel forces are believed to be far outgunned by the Army, but they've so far held off regime efforts to overrun the city.
Under Fire: Journalists in Combat: movie review

'Under Fire' is sometimes difficult to watch, but addresses the essential questions raised by the high death rate of journalists in war zones.
12/02/2011 03:23 pm
Canadian TV producers: We don't really hate America

US diplomatic cables suggested Canadian TV seeks to “twist current events to feed long-standing negative images of the US." Not really, say Canadian producers and officials.
03/24/2011 02:29 pm
Horizons Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood review roundup

Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood review posts are in. They say this newest entry may be the best Assassin's Creed yet.
11/16/2010 02:06 pm
Storm Tomas and cholera outbreak add urgency to Haiti's sanitation problems

Hundreds of thousands of Haitians lack access to clean water in Port-au-Prince, a situation expected to worsen after tropical storm Tomas makes landfall on Friday.
11/04/2010 06:27 pm
Top picks: Randy Bachman on the radio, 'Breadcrumb Trail' app, Kings of Leon's 'Come Around Sundown,' and more

Guitarist 'Randy Bachman's Vinyl Tap' on the radio, iPhone app 'Breadcrumb Trail,' new album from Kings of Leon 'Come Around Sundown,' and more recommendations.
11/04/2010 04:24 pm
Canada arrests of citizens raise concerns of homegrown terrorism

Canada arrested three citizens this week on allegations they were conspiring to facilitate terrorist activity. Homegrown terrorism is a rising concern, but some analysts have cautioned against encouraging radicalism by overstating the problem.
08/27/2010 01:10 pm
G8 summit focuses on accountability, but where is it?

As the G8 countries this weekend emphasized the need for more accountability on their aid pledges, relief groups decried the fact that many pledges made at previous G8 summits have gone unmet.
06/27/2010 12:42 pm
Terrorism & Security Black Bloc tactics mar Canada's G-20 summit

At this weekend's G-20 summit, small bands of protesters wearing black clothes broke off from the main protests to rampage violently in what is known as Black Bloc tactics.
06/27/2010 11:18 am
Terrorism & Security Vancouver bomb threat: Al Qaeda terror link or pure hoax?

A Vancouver bomb threat on a Cathay Pacific flight from Hong Kong caused Canadian officials to send fighter jets to escort the plane to the airport Saturday.
05/16/2010 10:59 am
Terrorism & Security Pakistani Taliban attack Shiite children

Officials say the Sunni militants have attacked the minority sect as part of their strategy. Four children were targeted as they headed to school.
09/08/2009 01:00 am
Global News Blog Rohde: media face tough choices in kidnap cases

Should the media have kept the capture of The New York Times journalist quiet during his seven months of captivity?
06/20/2009 01:00 am
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03/17/2009 01:00 am
Obama off to Canada to tighten ties

In Canada, the president's first foreign destination, the focus will be on rebuilding a deep alliance. Differences loom however, on climate change, protectionism, and troops in Afghanistan.
02/20/2009 12:00 am
Obama's trip to Canada will highlight differences on Afghanistan

02/17/2009 12:00 am
Terrorism & Security Report: Israel set to launch ‘limited operation’ in Gaza

But Israel also reopens border to allow humanitarian supplies into Palestinian territory.
12/26/2008 12:00 am
Letters to the Editor

Readers write about whether Israel should release its Palestinian prisoners, thoughts on the passing of columnist Mel Maddocks, and the political tumult in Canada.
12/16/2008 12:00 am
Opinion A political ruckus ... in Canada?!

The perils of minority government in a multiparty system.
12/10/2008 12:00 am
Opinion U.S. military deserters don't deserve refugee status

They broke their contract. Even Canada gets that.
08/01/2008 01:00 am
Terrorism & Security Sri Lanka bombings move toward capital

The Army has blamed Tamil Tiger separatist rebels for recent attacks, which have targeted civilians near Colombo.
06/06/2008 01:00 am
Opinion When free speech offends Muslims

Cases in Canada show the value of standing firm.
04/10/2008 01:00 am