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How do key countries rank on corruption?
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 10/07
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Five reasons the S&P downgrade isn’t so bad – and one word of caution
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In Pictures: Prince William and Kate's first royal tour
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Canada 5.2 quake: Earthquake felt in Ontario
Canada 5.2 quake: Canada's government agency that monitors earthquakes said the quake it registered a 5.2-magnitude temblor with an epicenter located about 11 miles northeast of Shawville, Quebec.
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With Arctic sea ice vulnerable, summer melt season begins briskly (+video)
The Arctic saw a record loss of summer sea ice in 2012, and the 2013 melt is off to a faster start than a year ago. Another record is uncertain, but warming has sapped the ice's staying power.
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2 dead at day care shooting in Quebec, all children unharmed
2 dead day care shooting: On Friday, a man armed with a shotgun shot and killed an employee at a day care center in Quebec and then killed himself. All the children at the day care were evacuated safely.
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Best airport named: Indianapolis airport tops the list again
Best airport named: Indianapolis International beat out airports in Ottawa and Tampa. Indianapolis also was named the top North American airport in 2010.
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Global News Blog Iran to sue Hollywood for fear-mongering with 'Argo'
This is not the first time Iranian officials have complained about the portrayal of Iran in Hollywood cinema.
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Camels evolved in the Arctic, say scientists
The ancestors of modern camels roamed forests in northern Canada, a new fossil discovery suggests.
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Humongous camels once roamed the Arctic, say scientists
Paleontologists in Canada's northernmost province have unearthed the shinbone of what they say was a giant camel.
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Canada minister 'cautiously optimistic' US will approve Keystone XL
Canadian Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver said Thursday he does not expect the US to veto the proposed Keystone XL pipeline from the Alberta oil sands to Texas.
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In Ontario, abuse of 'hillbilly heroin' being replaced by real thing
Heroin use is booming in the Canadian province, almost a year after the regional government tightened access to OxyContin, sometimes called 'hillbilly heroin,' to stem abuse.
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Newtown inundated with support, consolation on Christmas
Residents of Newtown Connecticut and out-of-towners alike came together Christmas Day to comfort families grieving after the horrific shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School.
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How old is a lobster? Check his eyestalk
The age of a lobster, or a crab or shrimp, can be determined by counting growth rings, as is done with trees. But scientists aren't sure yet how old a lobster can live to be.
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Modern Parenthood Social media monitoring: Is it good or bad parenting?
Social media monitoring for your kids is becoming easier, thanks to new child-tracking apps for parents. Striking a balance between trusting and protecting your child's online activity may not be so easy.
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Energy Voices Canada gets cold feet over China oil deal
Lawmakers in Ottawa have expressed reservations over a possible Chinese takeover of a major Canadian energy company.
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Modern Parenthood China adoption diary: Through the looking glass into the US, and having a blast
Returning from their two-week China adoption, the Belsie family hits the road with new daughter Madeleine Bao Yi, heading for a family reunion. Bao Yi has gone through the looking glass and is having a blast learning new traditions and more about who she is.
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Thanks to science, your weekend will be one second longer (+video)
As the Earth's rotation slows ever so slightly, from time to time we have to add a 'leap second' to the calendar to let our planet catch up with our clocks.
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Keep Calm Good Reads: A Calvin and Hobbes take on Egypt
Here is a survey of insightful articles on what's next for Egypt, the cost of America's obsession with security post 9/11, and how cellphones can help with disaster management.
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Modern Parenthood Internet safety: Teenagers are well aware of dangers online
Internet safety education, whether from the media or parents, has made teenagers paranoid about online dangers, says a new study. Our guest blogger says it's time to shift Internet safety education from avoidance to literacy.
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After Houla massacre, Syrian diplomats expelled around the world
France, Britain, Canada, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Australia are expelling Syrian diplomatic envoys. The response to the Houla civilian massacre is increasing Syria's isolation.
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Backchannels Iran debate: If Obama doesn't bluff, he's not a good poker player
President Obama's interview with The Atlantic can be seen as a preemptive strike to control the nuclear Iran narrative ahead of Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu's visit next week.
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Burqa ban: Canada prohibits Muslim veil in citizenship ceremonies (VIDEO)
Canada's ban follows those of France, Tunisia, Turkey, and Syria, and is meant to ensure that those taking the oath of citizenship are actually reciting the oath.
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Is Canada becoming a climate change renegade?
Canada on Monday became the first country to announce that it would withdraw from the Kyoto protocol on climate change. Did the promise of riches from the country's vast tar sands reserves play a role?
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How do key countries rank on corruption?
Every year, the group Transparency International releases its Corruption Perception Index, which measures the perception of corruption – misuse of public resources, bribery, and backdoor deals, to name a few – in countries worldwide. On a scale of 0 (most corrupt) to 10 (least corrupt), no country scores a 10 and more than two-thirds of the 183 countries on the index score below a 5. The US comes in at 7.1. The index is built using data from surveys examining enforcement of anticorruption laws, tracking of public funds, kickbacks in government contracts, etc.
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How corrupt is India? It's getting worse, index says
India dropped eight places on Transparency International's annual corruption list by watchdog, worsening its reputation.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 10/07
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Difference Maker Judith Heumann: from 'fire hazard' to top advocate for disabled people
Judith Heumann learned early on that if she was going to be part of society she'd have to fight for the right.
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