Colombia reach World Cup knockout brink with win over Ivory Coast
Colombia beat Ivory Coast 2 1 at Estadio Nacional to stay on track for the knockout stage. James Rodriguez opened from a corner in the 64th minute, then Juan Quintero doubled after a defensive error, with Gervinho scoring late for Ivory Coast as Colombia held on for a second straight Group C win.
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Departing Russian envoy blasts Harper over missile defence
Russia would find Canada joining the U S ballistic missile defence shield provocative and unnecessary, said departing ambassador Georgiy Mamedov. He warned it would worsen already strained relations over Ukraine and noted Canada's sovereign choice could waste money and irritate ties. He criticized Harper for Ukraine policy and urged caution amid Senate missile defence talks.
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Trading places in Ottawa ethics spotlight tightens Tory mood
The parliamentary session ends with the NDP in the ethical hot seat as Conservatives tout tax restraint and a February budget poised to trim deficits. Peter Van Loan accuses the NDP of costly, partisan mailings and satellite offices, while Mulcair faces a lengthy Commons grilling.
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Suarez Inspires Uruguay Past England at World Cup
Luis Suarez scored twice after returning from knee surgery to lift Uruguay to a 2-1 win over England in Group D. Rooney equalized for England before Suarez netted the late winner, boosting Uruguay’s chances while England risked elimination.
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Security lapse at Maracana mars World Cup matches
FIFA acknowledged embarrassment over a security breach that allowed ticketless Chile fans to raid the Maracana Stadium before a 2-0 Chile win over Spain. Brazilian authorities detained 87 people. security was boosted as officials vowed improvements to protect media and fans.
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MacKay Defends Link Between Motherhood and Judicial Appointments
Federal Justice Minister Peter MacKay defended comments suggesting women bond with their children, influencing their likelihood to seek judicial posts. He cited Ontario Bar Association discussions and later in Parliament argued merit governs appointments with government and legal education shaping outcomes.
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Government to unveil major reform to foreign worker program
The Harper government will reveal reforms to the temporary foreign worker program in a Friday news conference in Ottawa led by Employment Minister Jason Kenney and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander. The plan aims to curb use for unskilled low paid jobs, consider wage floors, and impose new fines for abuses, with broader talks on a path to staying or earning citizenship for some workers.
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