Iraq election joy as millions vote in first poll in decades
Observers note high turnout and purple finger celebrations in Iraq after Sundays vote with up to 90 percent in some areas. Sunni Arabs show reserve while Tikrit reports tiny turnout as the country edges toward self rule and stability after Saddam era and Bush influence.
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Shamal Hekeib
Associated Press
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Canada
Neighbours respond with generosity after Asia tsunami
A weekly newsletter notes gratitude and global solidarity after the Asia tsunami. Western Canadians host fundraisers and volunteers organize events, showing how communities rally to help strangers and reflect on shared humanity.
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Patricia Katz
Asia
Prairies
Globe
Prairie volunteers rally for disaster relief from agri woes
A Saskatchewan talk station hosted a day long disaster relief fundraiser for Prairie residents and neighboring provinces. Hosts John Gormley and Brent Loucks led the drive that raised 400000 with residents in Saskatchewan Alberta and Manitoba contributing. The piece links happiness to generosity and community support amid hard times and crop failures.
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Martin Seligman
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Rie Selves
John Gormley
Brent Loucks
Prairie
Statistics Canada
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