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Homebuyer Beware
A Victoria man has learned the true meaning of "buyer beware" - after purchasing a home that had major problems.
Today in History for December 1st
Rosa Parks is arrested in Montgomery, Alabama; Former communist official Sergei Kirov is assassinated in Leningrad; Beatlemania arrives in America; Actor and director Woody Allen is born. (Dec. 1)Copyright 2011 The Associated Press
Police Crack Down on Occupy Camps
Hundreds of protesters have been cleared out of Occupy Wall Street camps as US authorities lose patience with the movement's tactics.Powered by NewsLook.com Producer : Australian Broadcasting Corp.
Surgeons Separate California Conjoined Twins
Twin 2-year-old girls who were joined at the chest and abdomen were separated Tuesday during a lengthy, complex procedure at Stanford University's children's hospital. (Nov. 2)Copyright 2011 The Associated Press
What Happened in Libya Revolution's Final Moments?
Fresh evidence has emerged that fighters battling for control of Gadhafi's hometown of Sirte were responsible for numerous extrajudicial killings and other possible atrocities. Margaret Coker has details from Tripoli on The News Hub. Copyright 2011, Dow Jones & Company, Inc.
Happy World - Burma, the dictatorship of the absurd
Happy World is a hypervideo experiment co-produced by Cinquième Etage Production and Upian.comThe result is a 30 mn documentary, available both in english and french original audio, directed and edited specifically for the Internet, presented in a HTML5 shell that displays dynamic data and contextual information to enrich the video.http://www.happy-world.com
Palestinians unfurl giant flag in Brussels
With a key UN discussion on the Palestinians' status coming up in seven days time activists have erected a giant flag in front of the European Council in Brussels. They also delivered a petition of over 900,000 signatures supporting their demands for statehood. ... http://www.euronews.net/
School gives kindergarteners iPads
CNN's Elizabeth Cohen explains why a public school district in Maine is buying all of its kindergarteners iPads.
Happy Feet the penguin missing in Southern Ocean
Scientists tracking Happy Feet, the wayward emperor penguin who became a worldwide celebrity after washing up on a New Zealand beach, said Monday they had lost contact with the giant bird. Duration: 00:45
School gives kindergarteners iPads
CNN's Elizabeth Cohen explains why a public school district in Maine is buying all of its kindergarteners iPads.
Scores die in Kenyan pipeline fire
There have been some shocking scenes in Kenya, where more than a hundred people have died after fire swept through a densely populated slum in Nairobi. The blaze broke out in the Sinai area of the Kenyan capital, after an explosion in a nearby oil pipeline. There is thought to have been a leak in the system. ... http://www.euronews.net/
'More than 100' killed in Kenya petrol spill blaze
A large number of people have burnt to death after a petrol spill caused a fire in Kenya.
Libyans flee the battle for Bani Walid
People of all ages are fleeing the battle for Bani Walid. Many have described intense fighting in the streets, with NATO jets screaming overhead. Bani Walid is one of two strongholds that remain loyal to ousted leader Muammar Gadaffi. Libya's interim leaders say the country won't be fully "liberated" until they have control of towns held by Gaddafi loyalists. ... http://www.euronews.net/
George Clooney: Not looking for more awards at TIFF
Oscar winner George Clooney has told a press conference at the Toronto International Film Festival that he doesn't need more awards.
X FACTOR: Amelia wows the judges
After a double dose of The X Factor this weekend, even more talent was found in the auditions. Amelia, Samantha and Lascel all made an impression.
FARC treasurer arrested in Colombia
Police and the Colombian military have captured a senior FARC guerrilla, who was believed to be responsible for collecting extortion money and ransoms. The man, who's known by the alias Victor Mejia, is also a suspect in the kidnapping of former Colombian presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt in 2002. Betancourt along with the her vice-president candidate were held until 2008. http://www.euronews.net/
UK's Cameron in Russian relations "reset"
Relations between Britain and Russia come under the spotlight today with a visit to Moscow by the UK Prime Minister. David Cameron is due to meet President Dmitry Medvedev and the man many believe is still the most powerful in Russia, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin. ... http://www.euronews.net/
Four arrested over terror plot in Sweden
Four people have been arrested in Gothenburg, Sweden, suspected of plotting terror acts. CNN's Per Nyberg reports
Slaves freed from Bedfordshire traveller site
A group of men have been freed by police after being found imprisoned as slaves at a caravan site.
Crime is the big issue in Guatamala poll
Voting has started in Guatamala's presidential election with 10 candidates in the race. Former military general Otto Perez Molina has topped recent opinion polls, possibly because he is seen as the man mostly likely to reduce crime. The country has one of the highest murder rates in the Western Hemisphere. ... http://www.euronews.net/