Mad cow disease case alarms Canadian beef sector
A six year old Alberta cow tested positive for mad cow disease, though it did not enter human food or animal feed. Officials say the finding could hurt ranchers already strained after the 2003 US ban on Canadian cattle imports, with the US reopening borders to younger cattle but not tightening beef rules. US Ag Secretary Johanns expressed confidence in beef safety and safeguards amid the dispute.
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Canadian media predict Conservative victory in national vote
Ottawa reports major outlets predicted Stephen Harper would win but govern a minority, shifting Canada right on social and economic issues. Results showed Conservatives leading Liberals with 122 to 103 seats, Liberals’ long rule ending after 13 years, and parties like Bloc Quebecois and NDP gaining seats.
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Russia accuses UK diplomats of spy rock gadget plot
Moscow's FSB alleges four British diplomats spied using electronic gear hidden in a fake rock in a park to receive intelligence from Russian agents. Rossiya broadcast names, claimed funds to NGOs, including 410,000 dollars to the Moscow Helsinki Group, amid broader NGO funding crackdowns and tense Russia UK ties.
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Bitter cold grips Europe as Russia reports dozens dead
A brutal cold wave stretches from Russia into much of Europe with over 50 deaths in Russia and dozens more across Georgia Ukraine Estonia Germany Romania Czech Republic Moldova Turkey and nearby areas. Moscow’s grid asks for reduced industrial use while Georgia seeks gas from Azerbaijan.
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