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From cancer-battling bacteria to life on Mars at TED

Brilliant minds wrapped around heady notions ranging from injecting medicine by laser to cherishing life on Earth while seeking a future in the stars as the TED conference began.

From cancer-battling bacteria to life on Mars at TED
Amal Clooney slams Canada over Al-Jazeera journalist case

Prominent human rights lawyer Amal Clooney lashed out at the Canadian government, accusing Ottawa of "woefully inadequate" efforts to secure the repatriation.

Amal Clooney slams Canada over Al-Jazeera journalist case
Singer Chris Brown. ©Reuters/Mario Anzuoni
Chris Brown says denied entry to Canada

R&B star Chris Brown ditched a performance Tuesday in Canada at the 11th hour after he was barred entry.

Chris Brown says denied entry to Canada
Canadian town council blocks mosque over 'fear'

A town in the Canadian province of Quebec rejected plans for a mosque after numerous residents expressed "fear" about Islam.

Canadian town council blocks mosque over 'fear'
US lawmakers celebrate Keystone, bill awaits Obama veto

US Republican lawmakers held a ceremony hailing Congress's passage of the Keystone XL pipeline, but President Barack Obama has vowed to veto the legislation.

US lawmakers celebrate Keystone, bill awaits Obama veto
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Blackberry, Samsung deny takeover report

Canadian smartphone maker BlackBerry's shares jumped then fell back amid rumors of takeover talks with South Korea's Samsung.

Blackberry, Samsung deny takeover report
Elizabet Tursynbayeva. Photo © kyzylorda-news.kz
Elizabet Tursynbayeva wins Mentor Nestle Nesquik Torun Cup 2015

Kazakhstani figure skater Elizabet Tursynbayeva, 14, has won a tournament in Poland.

Elizabet Tursynbayeva wins Mentor Nestle Nesquik Torun Cup 2015
Protesters across Americas rally behind 'I am Charlie'

Hundreds rallied night in the frigid cold proclaiming "I am Charlie" in solidarity with those killed in a deadly attack on French magazine Charlie Hebdo.

Protesters across Americas rally behind 'I am Charlie'
Minister of Foreign Affairs Yerlan Idrissov. Photo courtesy of kazembassy.hr
No visa free entrance to USA and EU for Kazakhstanis in nearest future: Minister of Foreign Affairs

Minister of Foreign Affairs Yerlan Idrissov declared that Kazakhstan would not obtain visa free regime from the USA and the European Union in the nearest future.

No visa free entrance to USA and EU for Kazakhstanis in nearest future: Minister of Foreign Affairs
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Canadian frigate to join NATO forces off Ukraine

A Canadian frigate with 250 marines on board set off from Halifax on the Atlantic coast to join NATO forces in the Mediterranean Sea monitoring the Ukraine crisis.

Canadian frigate to join NATO forces off Ukraine
Canada increases global reach with new military transporter

Canada's defense minister announced the addition of a fifth military transport jumbo jet to its fleet.

Canada increases global reach with new military transporter
Canada's Foreign Minister John Baird. ©Reuters
Canada slaps new sanctions on Russia oil sector over Ukraine

Canada announced fresh sanctions on Russia over its support for rebels in Ukraine, targeting 20 Russian politicians and Ukrainian separatist leaders.

Canada slaps new sanctions on Russia oil sector over Ukraine
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Hacking threatens airline safety: aviation chiefs

Cyber crime is a serious threat to safety in the skies, aviation industry heavyweights said, vowing to fight the growing scourge before it causes a catastrophic incident.

Hacking threatens airline safety: aviation chiefs
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Obesity clips up to 8 years off your life, says study

Obesity and extreme obesity can reduce life expectancy by up to eight years and deprive people of as much as 19 years of good health.

Obesity clips up to 8 years off your life, says study
Canada to dress Ukrainian soldiers for winter warfare

Canada's Defense Minister Rob Nicholson announced the sending of winter coats, boots and gloves to dress 30,000 Ukrainian soldiers.

Canada to dress Ukrainian soldiers for winter warfare
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Lost languages leave a mark on the brain

Babies adopted across international borders may not remember the language they heard in their first days, but the words leave a lasting mark on their minds.

Lost languages leave a mark on the brain
France leader Hollande in Canada for state visit

France President Francois Hollande arrived in Canada, launching a three-day state visit aimed at boosting trade and security ties between the two nations.

France leader Hollande in Canada for state visit
Canada unveils new railway rules after Quebec train disaster

Canada announced stricter railway safety measures following last year's runaway train disaster in Quebec that killed 47 people.

Canada unveils new railway rules after Quebec train disaster
Denis Ten takes 4th place at Skate America

Kazakhstani figure skater Denis Ten landed on the fourth place of the Skate America Grand Prix first stage in Chicago after falling on his opening quadruple jump.

Denis Ten takes 4th place at Skate America
Thousands mourn Canada soldier killed in Ottawa attack

Thousands of mourners lined the streets of the Canadian city of Hamilton for the funeral of a soldier killed in an attack in the center of the nation's capital.

Thousands mourn Canada soldier killed in Ottawa attack