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Astronauts take third space walk after suit snag

Marcia Dunn — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 9:56 -0500

Problem with valve on drink bag in space suit delays final spacewalk at the International Space Station

A year later, Mumbai attack victims recall horror

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 9:21 -0500

For those who survived the attacks in Mumbai a year ago, time has been spent piecing their lives back together. A total of 170 people died, including nine of the gunmen, and more than 300 were injured. Life in the frenetic economic capital of India resumed quickly, but 12 months on, mixed emotions and fortunes remain, as do questions about whether Mumbai is now truly equipped to prevent a repeat of such an attack.

Thailand brings charges against banker extradited from Canada

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 9:10 -0500

Rakesh Saxena charged with violating securities laws related to 1995 loan

Mistletoe kiss OK despite flu threat, expert says

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 8:39 -0500

Britain's authority on etiquette says it's more hygienic to exchange kisses on the cheek than to shake hands

Families demand answers in China mine blast

Cara Anna — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 7:40 -0500

Death toll climbs to 104 in underground gas explosion

21 Filipinos killed on way to file election papers

JIM GOMEZ — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 6:31 -0500

Bodies found after dozens of gunmen hijacked convoy of journalists, and family and supporters of a candidate for provincial governor

Ottawa's deny, delay, disparage strategy: So far, it's working

Paul Koring — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:41 -0500

Nearly four years after Canadian troops started waging a tough counterinsurgency in the Taliban heartland of Kandahar, the government continues to deny there has been a single proven instance of torture

Taliban fight stalled while U.S. mulls troop surge

Patrick White — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:40 -0500

Afghan defence minister tells The Globe of his frustrations with Obama's decision process, saying the delay hurts the campaign

Lindsey Graham extends a green hand to Canada

Konrad Yakabuski — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:35 -0500

Republican South Carolina senator who dared Republicans' wrath with his environmental stand is seeking allies north of the border

U.S. Senate Democrats at odds over health care

Anne Flaherty — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:28 -0500

Some moderate legislators threaten to vote down historic bill as floor debate set to begin

Kennedy says he was banned from Communion over pro-choice stance

Ray Henry — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:36 -0500

U.S. Representative Patrick Kennedy says he was told by Rhode Island Bishop he couldn't receive central sacrament of Catholic church

Indonesian ferry sinks in storm, killing 29

Ali Kotarumalos — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:23 -0500

More than 240 people rescued off Sumatra island