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- Tsunami evacuation for Hawaii canceled after thousands fleeThe warnings followed a powerful earthquake聽with a magnitude of 7.7 that hit Canada's Pacific coastal province of British Columbia late on Saturday.
- India's cabinet reshuffled to bring in a touch of youthThe embattled government of Manmohan Singh reshuffled its cabinet to elevate younger leaders in a bid to appeal to one of the world's younger electorates.
Magnitude 7.7 earthquake rattles West coast of CanadaCanada earthquake: The earthquake stuck just after 8 p.m. local time Saturday, creating a small tsunami. No major damage or injuries have been reported in Canada. Hawaii still on tsunami watch.
Russian hydroelectric project strengthens bond with KyrgyzstanA project to build four hydroelectric power stations will extend the Kremlin's footprint in Kyrgyzstan. Kyrgyz officials welcome the investment, which could boost their economy.
Sudanese rebels shell southern city during visit by defense ministerRebels shelled Kadugli, a聽major oil-producing city in south Sudan as the defense minister was addressing worshipers during a prayer service. It was the fourth shelling of Kadugli this month.
Former Italian Premier Berlusconi sentenced to four years for tax fraudThe media mogul and former prime minister was one of four men convicted for scheming to avoid taxes on a movie-broadcasting deal. Berlusconi will remain free pending appeal.
Shot Pakistani girl Malala recovering as father arrives in UKMalala聽Yousufzai is recovering at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham, where she was flown for treatment and protection from Taliban threats after she was shot on Oct. 9 in northwestern Pakistan.
Hurricane Sandy tears through Bahamas, weakens to Cat. 1Hurricane Sandy has left 22 people dead in the Caribbean, but winds weakened to Category 1 hurricane strength. Hurricane Sandy killed 11 people in Cuba.
Cuba: Hurricane Sandy leaves destruction in its wakeHurricane Sandy knocked down trees, clogged streets and killed at least three people in the Caribbean. The storm is expected to hit the U.S. East Coast over the weekend and into next week. Flooding, high winds and downed trees are of concern. 聽
How will Syria mark Eid al-Adha?In recognition of the Muslim holiday, a ceasefire is planned in Syria beginning Friday and running through Monday. UN aid agencies are hoping to use the window to provide aid to Syrians living in hard-to-reach parts of the country.聽
British recession ends on Olympics' economic boostBritain posted its strongest quarterly GDP growth in five years in the third quarter, the government said today, thanks in part to temporary factors like this year's Olympics.
Ecuador fears for Wikileaks founder's health, asks UK for safe passageJulian Assange has been holed up inside Ecuador's embassy in London since June to avoid extradition to Sweden. An Ecuadorian foreign official said they are 'very concerned about his health.'
Hurricane Sandy hammers Cuba: Is Florida next?Hurricane Sandy hit Cuba Thursday as a Category 2 hurricane. Flash flood warnings were issued. Hurricane Sandy is expect to hit the Bahamas later today. Sandy could pass by southeastern Florida by Friday.
Easing restrictions and barriers could improve African food tradeA report by the World Bank found that easing fees, rules, and border restrictions could help Africa's food crisis, and could also lead to economic growth.
Tropical storm Sandy closes Jamaica airportsTropical storm Sandy is headed for Jamaica, Bahamas, and Cuba. Tropical storm Sandy could dump as much as 20 inches of rain.
Tropical Storm Sandy threatens JamaicaTropical Storm Sandy will likely become a hurricane before it strikes land in Jamaica on Wednesday, according to the聽U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami. Jamaicans are preparing for the storm, which may cause flash flooding and landslides.聽
Ahmadinejad denied prison visit in Iran, a sign of his lame duck statusPresident Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was聽denied a prison visit聽by Iran's judiciary after a聽request to visit a former aide who is now in prison.聽
Clintons preside over opening of $300 million industrial park in HaitiOn Monday, a South Korean textile company opened a 600-acre industrial park in Haiti. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former President Bill Clinton were on hand, as well as a number of American celebrities.聽
Pussy Riot to prison colony: Two women transferred from Moscow jailPussy Riot to prison colony: Two members of the band Pussy Riot were each transferred from a Moscow jail Maria Alekhina was sent to a prison colony in the Urals and Nadezhda Tolokonnikova was sent to a prison colony in Mordovia.
Lance Armstrong stripped of Tour de France cycling titlesThe head of the International Cycling Union said Armstrong deserves to be forgotten in cycling.
