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Syrian violence escalates, death toll rises

Two days of bloody turmoil in Syria killed at least 74 people as forces loyal to President Bashar Assad shelled residential buildings, fired on crowds and left bleeding corpses in the streets in a dramatic escalation of violence, activists said Friday.

U.S. economy growing at fastest pace in a year

The U.S. economy grew at a 2.8 per cent annual rate in the final three months of last year, the fastest growth in 2011.

[ War & Conflict ] Fighting Words: Is spying a necessary evil?
Today's argument: "Espionage is an unpleasant necessity."

Honda recalls Fit subcompacts
Honda Canada says it will recall 14,640 of its 2009 and 2010 Fit subcompact cars to replace lost motion springs.

RCMP apologizes for not catching Pickton earlier

The RCMP has issued an apology for not catching B.C. serial killer Robert Pickton earlier.

[ Health ] Blood transfusions in Spain
Bethune's translator in Spain remembers the doctor's work and life during the Spanish Civil War.

Airport baggage handlers strike in Toronto, Montreal
Around 400 baggage handlers at Toronto and Montreal airports went on strike Tuesday after company and union representatives were unable to reach a deal.