CBC reporter and crew arrested in Iran
CBC-TV reporter Neil Macdonald and his camera crew were detained for four hours in Tehran while filming a protest. They were questioned, forced to surrender taped footage, and later released with no charges. An Australian reporter, two locals, and the group were detained but unharmed. The Canadian embassy in Tehran assisted in the release.
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Canada 3000 workers wait for paycheques
About 4,800 former Canada 3000 employees may receive final pay cheques next week after Ontario Superior Court Justice John Ground approved in principle a deal between the bankruptcy trustee and the Royal Bank which holds the airline's accounts. The plan could release up to 10 million for back wages and costs, with a temporary 3.5 million available immediately for professional fees and other expenses. Lawyers for creditors sought more data on fund sources and effects on claims before payments.
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Wisdom and Virtue Quote by David Starr Jordan
The quotation asserts wisdom as knowing the action to take and virtue as carrying it out. It attributes the idea to David Starr Jordan, highlighting the ethics of thoughtful action. The item presents as a concise quotation card from a historical figure.
Arafat reiterates peace goal on Palestinian day
Palestinian President Yasser Arafat pledged to pursue peace with Israel while calling for full withdrawal from the West Bank Gaza and East Jerusalem. He spoke on a national holiday marking 13 years since the unimplemented 1988 declaration, with subdued celebrations and a push for a two state solution.
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Canadians assist in Washington anthrax air testing mission
A six member Defence Research Establishment Suffield team tested air at the Brentwood facility in Washington DC for anthrax after the facility's contamination killed two workers. The group, led by Dr. Bill Kournikakis, used FLAPS technology and split samplers to detect biological agents. They were invited by CDC and signed non disclosure agreements. no results could be released while the investigation continues.
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Mel Spence
Megan McKenzie
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Jim Ho
Washington
Spence
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Noose tightens around al-Qaida leaders
Washington reports that U S and allied forces are intensifying air strikes and intelligence to target al Qaida and Taliban leaders in Afghanistan. General Franks says the bombing will focus more on leaders while U S special forces assist southern opposition troops near Kandahar. Rumsfeld notes possible escapes but expects eventual capture.
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Cookie Monster attacker gets probation in Sesame Place case
A 22 year old Waldorf Maryland man was sentenced to one year of probation after being convicted of simple assault disorderly conduct and harassment for kicking punching and kneeling a Sesame Place worker dressed as Cookie Monster who refused to pose with his three year old daughter The incident occurred after the child asked for a photo and the worker did not respond authorities said the girl required two months of physical therapy following the attack
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Lee McPhatter Jr
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