Kim Jong Il tours Vladivostok amid Russian goods exposure
North Korea's leader met with Vladimir Putin for about three and a half hours focusing on economic ties and a possible rail link with South Korea. He toured Ignat department store and a bakery, buying an icon and observing new products, signaling Pyongyang's craving for consumer goods and tech.
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Protesters press for approval of medicinal marijuana
Scores of demonstrators marched in Toronto to urge Canada's government to fully implement a medical marijuana program. They cited delays in distributing government grown cannabis to eligible patients since regulations took effect a year ago. Patients may grow their own or designate another to grow it for them.
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Subway Strike Shuts Caracas Transit Amid Contract Fight
Subway and bus workers in Caracas walked off the job halting travel for over a million people. The action protested Metro's refusal to negotiate a new contract and surprised both unions and drivers who criticized leadership's handling of talks.
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