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At least 25,000 protesters flood Russian square against election results The protests come three months before Putin, who was president in 2000-2008 and effectively remained the country’s leader while prime minister, is to seek a third term in office.
Identity of rogue teachers to be made public Following a Toronto Star investigation, provincial Education Minister Laurel Broten has announced sweeping changes to how the Ontario College of Teachers deals with verbally, physically and sexually abusive teachers. Expect road closures downtown for Congo election protest Protest against Congo’s election results in Congo will move from Queen’s Park to City Hall. Reports of abductions by police in Congo after poll results Police in an unmarked car are rounding up young men in opposition neighbourhoods in Congo’s capital a day after election results declared the incumbent president the winner.
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Business
Teachers and consumers win as telecom giants buy iconic Leafs Ontario teachers will get about $1.32 billion for their pension fund while consumers will gain access to more visual content on electronic devices after Rogers and Bell bought control of MLSE on Friday. Roseman: Rogers, BCE have too much power Beefs about Bell and Rogers are rising and smaller rivals can't compete, so let's not let them monopolize sports broadcasting too.		New eurozone treaty agreed to without the U.K. The 17 countries that use the euro, plus six of their European Union partners, agreed Friday to an ambitious treaty tying their finances together in the hopes of solving Europe's debt crisis. At the same time, opposition led by Britain created a deep rift in the union. Canada posts surprise trade deficit in October Merchandise exports declined three per cent and imports rose 1.9 in October, as Canada’s trade balance slipped back into deficit.
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Sports
Cox: What would Conn Smythe think of the Maple Leafs now? Rogers and Bell might love to win a championship — who wouldn’t? — but it’s not their primary business. Feschuk: Leaf penalty kill goes AWOL in loss to Capitals So why did the Leafs depart the U.S. capital having cemented their status as the league leader in power-play goals against? It’s because their penalty kill continued to fail, allowing all four goals in a 4-2 Washington win.		Former Leaf Kaberle now a Hab The popular defenceman wore out his short welcome with the Carolina Hurricanes after just 29 games. MLSE deal will change viewing habits down the road Leaf television situation settled for two years, but after that anything goes.
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Entertainment
The Artist is among best films of the year The Artist is the most unlikely Oscar prospect in recent memory: a black-and-white, silent and exceedingly square homage to old Hollywood that is as passionate as new love. It’s also one of the best films of 2011. New Year's Eve drops the ball Let's hope amid the streamers and popping champagne corks, New Year's Eve director Garry Marshall is making a resolution to stop making these movies.		Reality show star Duggar suffers miscarriage An Arkansas woman who stars on the TLC reality show 19 Kids and Counting has suffered a miscarriage after announcing she was expecting her 20th child. Four of Top 5 albums in U.S. are Canadian acts Michael Bublé, Nickelback, Drake and Justin Bieber top Billboard’s chart. “It’s incredible,” says Alan Cross. “Earlier this year I think there were three in the top 10, but never four in the top five.”
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Living
How to find comfort and joy and beat holiday stress ’Tis the season of stress as people, already stretched tight for time and money, try to make merry. Christmas stressing you out? Outsource the trouble It ain’t cheap but it is an option for some who don’t have the time — or the patience — to handle all the tasks in preparation for the big day.		Mintz: Adam Gopnik goes to the trouble of teaching the value of food Tastes in food change, but they’re always a symbol of the values we hold dear. H&M slammed for Photoshopping Advertising watchdogs have ordered Swedish fashion giant H&M to stop using real models’ heads on computer-generated human figures to sell garments online.
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Travel
The Perfect Weekend in St. Lucia 2 days and 2 nights in a lush tropical island in the Caribbean. The French Town That Charmed Leonardo da Vinci Lovely castles and a gentle river in Amboise, France.		Florida Keys dining fresh as the ocean around it Despite the retro ’50s beach shack vibe, visitors hunting for great food on this laid-back island chain will discover the real thing, prepared by people who love what they do. Aging gracefully: New Delhi at 100 Monday Dec. 12 marks 100th anniversary of founding of the modern city of New Delhi.
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