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Iran’s Chief Negotiator, Surprise, surprise: He has a long record of ­double-dealing

Published on The Weekly Standard Along with President Hassan Rouhani, Iran’s foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is yet another arrow in the quiver of the Islamic Republic’s charm offensive. The chief negotiator at Geneva over Iran’s nuclear weapons program, Zarif was schooled in the United States, is fluent in English, and exudes a polished manner befitting a veteran diplomat who served from 2002-2007 as U.N. ambassador.

Motion on equality rights welcome, says League

OTTAWA, ON – The Catholic Civil Rights League today commended the initiative of MP Stephen Woodworth in bringing forth a motion calling on the House of Commons to affirm that every Canadian law must be interpreted in a manner which recognizes the equal worth and dignity of everyone who is in fact a human being.

Extended Stay America Makes Record-Breaking Hotel Stay Donation to American Cancer Society

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Extended Stay America -- the largest company-owned and operated hotel chain in the U.S. -- and the American Cancer Society -- the largest voluntary health organization in the U.S. -- announce an unprecedented multi-year partnership through which Extended Stay America will provide 20,000 overnight stays to cancer patients who must travel far from home to receive life-saving treatment. Extended Stay America will offer 10,000 rooms free of charge to patients plus an additional 10,000 stays at a special rate of $12/night, providing patients an affordable, comfortable place to stay so they can focus on getting well.

University of Calgary technology part of European Space Agency mission launched in space

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwired) - The Swarm mission, led by the European Space Agency (ESA), successfully launched this morning aboard the Russian space vehicle Rokot/Briz-KM at the Plesetsk Cosmodrome located in Arkhangelsk Oblast, about 800 km north of Moscow. Communication with the satellite was successfully established shortly after the launch.

Kroll Ontrack announces eleventh annual top ten list of data disasters

MINNEAPOLIS – Kroll Ontrack, the leading provider of data recovery and ediscovery products and services, today announced its 11th annual list of the top 10 data disasters from 2013. For the last 11 years, Kroll Ontrack has been collecting and publishing a list of the toughest physical and logical failures from its offices around the globe.

Fight for the Transatlantic no-frills flights

A Canadian airline launching a no-frills route between North America and Europe, which could trigger a battle of budget price war on transatlantic flights.

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Cabidor Turns Any Door Into Extra Storage Space

Naples, Florida - It's a creative, award-winning storage solution that transforms the space behind any door into a portable closet. The Cabidor is a multi-purpose storage and shelving system that cleverly and easily attaches to the hinges of any door to maximize living space and organize clutter. Cabidor‚s unique design features an adjustable shelving and retention rod system that allows homeowners to customize storage space to match their unique needs.

SOMALIA: Christian Man Killed for 'Spreading Wrong Religion'

Sources: Morningstar News, VOM Sources Abdikhani Hassan, a Christian Somali man, was shot and killed on October 20th by two young men. The assailants shot Abdikhani seven times as he was walking home after closing his pharmacy. Before his death, one of the gunmen told Abdikhani's neighbour, "We have information that (he) is spreading wrong religion to our people, and we are looking for him."

Court Orders Madeleine McCann Detective Goncalo Amaral to Reveal Earnings from Conspiracy Book

A judge in Lisbon has ordered Portuguese police chief Goncalo Amaral to reveal how much he earned from a book he wrote, claiming Madeleine McCann was dead and her parents were to blame.

TPC Network Announces “12 Days of Golf Cheer” for this Holiday Season

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – The PGA TOUR’s TPC Network, comprised of 32 premier golf properties designed specifically to host PGA TOUR events, is unveiling “12 Days of Golf Cheer” – unprecedented offers that will be revealed daily on the Network’s social channels and website Dec. 2-13, 2013. Golf enthusiasts everywhere will have the opportunity to enjoy these unique experiences from the only network of clubs licensed by the PGA TOUR.

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Canada thrives and builds on sizable immigrant population from across the world.

Nativity Scene Returns to Illinois Senate Capitol Rotunda for 6th Straight Year

Springfield, IL – At noon on Tuesday, December 3, 2013, the Springfield Nativity Scene Committee (SNSC) will unveil its annual display depicting the newborn Christ Child, lying in a manger inside a handcrafted wooden stable. For the sixth year in a row, the crèche will stand in the center of the Illinois State Capitol Rotunda, next to the Governor’s “Holiday Tree.” The Capitol building is located at South 2nd Street & East Capitol Avenue in Springfield, IL. From noon until 1 p.m. on December 3rd, the SNSC will host a celebration in honor of the true meaning of Christmas, which is not only a secular “holiday” but is also, more importantly, a Christian holy day honoring the birth of Jesus Christ.

Canadian Apprenticeship Journal: Engaging Canada's Indigenous Peoples in the Trades

Ottawa, – Aboriginal peoples are well-represented in the skilled trades, with participation roughly equal to representation in the Canadian population. As population growth among indigenous peoples continues to outpace the Canadian average, Aboriginal peoples will continue to be an important segment of the skilled trades workforce.

Cop Fires On Minivan Full Of Kids

SYRIA: Christians Massacred in Rebel Attack

Sources: Barnabas Aid, Christian Today, The Augusta Chronicle Dozens of people were killed when Islamist rebels besieged the Christian town of Sadad (northeast of Damascus). Thousands fled the violence, many with just the clothes on their backs. Those who took money, documents or other valuables were robbed. Homes, businesses, schools and other public buildings, including a hospital, were looted and destroyed; church buildings were attacked and graffitied with insults against Christianity.

Dog and man reunited in Idaho hospital after crash

COEUR D'ALENE -- A man injured when a suspected drunken driver barreled into his house got some good news: His dog, missing since the crash, was found.

Trudeau must fire veterans spokesman

On CBC’s Power & Politics, Liberal MP Jim Karygiannis criticized the payments offered to veterans under the New Veterans Charter, saying:

Not Welcome: UN climate summit in Poland greeted by 50,000 angry Poles

As more than 50,000 enthusiastic Poles gathered in downtown Warsaw on Monday to celebrate National Independence Day, with millions more watching on live television, CFACT president David Rothbard was invited to the stage to deliver an impassioned address celebrating freedom and warning against the dangerous and oppressive climate agenda of the UN.

College Students Define 'Progressive': 'Like Gambling,' Miley Cyrus