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Electile Dysfunction: Iran to Recount Votes

eCanadaNow — 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Iran is experiencing its most violent protests since the Iranian Revolution more than 30 years ago, as crowds gathered to voice their disapproval of perceived election irregularities.

Plane Crash Near Buffalo Kills 50

eCanadaNow — 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

A commuter plane crashed into a home and exploded in a suburban neighbourhood of Buffalo, New York Thursday night, killing all 48 people on the plane and at least one person on the ground.

Gunfire From Cargo Ship Hijacked By Group Of Pirates

eCanadaNow — 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Washington (ECN) - Gunfire broke out on a Ukranian cargo whip that was hijacked by pirates.

Chinese Astronauts Return Back To Earth Safely

eCanadaNow — 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Washington (ECN) - Three Chinese astronauts returned back to Earth safely on Sunday.

New Poll Shows Obama Comes Out Of Debate A Winner

eCanadaNow — 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Boston (ECN) - According to a new poll, the latest debate between Barack Obama and John McCain meant a big win for the Demoratic presidential candidate, Barack Obama.

Bombs In Baghdad Leave At Least 32 Dead, More Feared

eCanadaNow — 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Washington (ECN) - Bombs went off in Baghdad, Iraq on Sunday, killing at least 32 people, with more feared dead.

China Announces Plans For Its First Spacewalk

eCanadaNow — 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Washington (ECN) - China has major space plans, as they have laid out their goal for a major spacewalk.

Suicide Bomber Kills Nearly 60 In Al-Qaeda Hotel Attack

eCanadaNow — 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Boston (ECN) - Rescue workers continue to sift through the rubble of what is left of the Marriott hotel in Islamabad.

Reports State Kim Jong Ill Suffered Stroke, Recovering

eCanadaNow — 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Washington (ECN) - According to the latest reports out of South Korea, the leader of North Korea, Kim Jong Ill, recently suffered a stroke.

Two Major Earthquakes Rock Asia, Cause Damage

eCanadaNow — 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Washington (ECN) - Two major earthquakes rocked Asia on Wednesday, one with a magnitude of 6.6, and another with a magnitude of 7.2.

Prime Minister of Japan Gives His Resignation

eCanadaNow — 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Beijing (ECN) - Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda announced on Monday night that he would resign.

Gustav Nears New Orleans As Over A Million Flee

eCanadaNow — 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Boston (ECN) - Hurricane Gustav is quickly approaching the Gulf, as over a million people struggled to flee the city of New Orleans over the weekend.

Holy Month Of Ramadan Kicks Off For Muslims

eCanadaNow — 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Boston (ECN) - Today marks the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan for Muslims across the world, as millions prepare to fast.

Hijackers From Darfur Surrender In Libya, Give Up Hostages

eCanadaNow — 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Boston (ECN) - Two men who managed to hijack a plane from Darfur surrendered in Libya, freeing all hostages.

Airline Crash In Madrid Leaves Over 150 People Dead

eCanadaNow — 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Washington (ECN) - A Spanish touring jet which was carrying 172 people crashed in Madrid, killing over 150 people.

U.S. Has No Plans On Moving Forces Into Georgia

eCanadaNow — 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Washington (ECN) - U.S. defense chief Robert Gates has come out and stated that U.S. military force would not be needed in Georgia.

The Countdown Is On To The Start Of The Summer Olympics

eCanadaNow — 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Washington (ECN) - The countdown is on, as the summer Olympics are finally set to kick off in Beijing, China.

China Says That The Olympics Will Be A Safe Attraction

eCanadaNow — 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Beijing (ECN) - Authorities in China have come out and stated that the Olympic Games will be safe for athletes and spectators.

India Temple Stampede Leaves Around 150 Dead

eCanadaNow — 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Washington (ECN) - Around 150 people were killed in a stampede on Saturday.

Obama Delivers Speek To 200K In Berlin, Calls For Unity

eCanadaNow — 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Boston (ECN) - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama spoke before 200,000 people in Berlin on Thursday at a Berlin war memorial.

Barack Obama Meets With President Of Afghanistan

eCanadaNow — 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Washington (ECN) - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has continued his overseas tour by meeting with the president of Afghanistan, Hamid Karzai.

G8 Leaders Unite To Cut Emissions In Half By 2050

eCanadaNow — 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Washington (ECN) - President George W. Bush, along with the leaders of all of the world's richest nations pledged to cut emissions in half by 2050.

McCain Arrives In Colombia To Very Warn Reception

eCanadaNow — 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Washington (ECN) - Republican nominee for the U.S. presidency, John McCain, arrived in Colombia on Tuesday, receiving a very warm welcome.

UN World Food Program Expands In North Korea

eCanadaNow — 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Boston (ECN) - North Korea has agreed to an expanded deal with the United Nations World Food Program.

Bush Lifts Sanctions On North Korea

eCanadaNow — 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Washington (eCanadaNow) - President Bush stated on Thursday that plans are in motion to remove sanctions placed on North Korea by the U.S

EU Approves New Sanctions Against Iran

eCanadaNow — 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Washington (eCanadaNow) - The United States is happy to say the least after the European Union has approved a set of new sanctions against Iran.

Death Toll From Typhoon In Philippines Rises

eCanadaNow — 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Boston (eCanadaNow) - The Red Cross as well as disaster relief authorities have been working around the clock all weekend as the death toll from the typhoon which hit the Philippines continues to rise.

Saudis Willing To Boost Oil Production To Meet Demand

eCanadaNow — 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Washington (eCanadaNow) - Saudi Arabia has coem out and stated that they are ready and willing to pump more oil to meet up with the demand.

Female Suicide Bomber Leaves 15 Dead In Iraq

eCanadaNow — 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Boston (eCanadaNow) - A female suicide bomber has left 15 people dead in Iraq over the weekend.

EU Set To Lift Sanctions In Place Against Cuba

eCanadaNow — 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Washington (eCanadaNow) - The European Union is ready to lift sanctions in place against Cuba.

NATO, Afghan Forces Fight Back Against Taliban

eCanadaNow — 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Boston (eCanadaNow) - NATO and Afghan forces have managed to fight back against the Taliban, regaining villages which were taken over by the insurgents.

British PM Plans To Send Troops Into Afghanistan

eCanadaNow — 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Boston (eCanadaNow) - British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has vowed to U.S. President George W. Bush to send more troops into Afghanistan.

Afghan President Threatens To Send Troops Into Pakistan

eCanadaNow — 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Washington (eCanadaNow) - The president of Afghanistan, Hamid Karzai has threatened to send troops across the border into Pakistan.

Sri Lanka Hits Tamil Tiger Base, Killing 24 In Total

eCanadaNow — 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Washington (eCanadaNow) - Sri Lanka has confirmed that they sent war planes to destroy a Tamil Tiger base in the northeast on Sunday. In total, 19 guerrillas were killed, along with 5 security personnel.

Plane Crash In Sudan Leaves At Least 100 Dead

eCanadaNow — 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Washington (eCanadaNow) - At least 100 people died on Tuesday when a Sudan Airways plane crashed and burned after landing in Khartoum, Sudan.

Tokyo Stabber Gave Warning Online Prior To Rampage

eCanadaNow — 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Tokyo (eCanadaNow) - 25-year old Tomohiro Kato apparently gave warning online about his plan to go on a killing spree in Tokyo, which ended up leaving 7 people dead.

Stabbing In Tokyo Leaves 7 Dead

eCanadaNow — 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Tokyo (eCanadaNow) - A man went on a rampage on Sunday in Tokyo as he managed to stab 17 people within a matter of minutes in a busy shopping center, killing 7 people.

Food Prices Expected To Stay High For Next Decade

eCanadaNow — 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Washington (eCanadaNow) - According to a new report, food prices around the world are going to continue to stay high for the next decade.

Medical Supplies Headed For China Quake Victims

eCanadaNow — 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Beijing (eCanadaNow) - Boeing has worked with Shenzhen Airlines, Medical Teams International, and Mercy Corps to send medical supplies to help with victims of the massive earthquake in China.

Tents Needed To Help Earthquake Survivors In China

eCanadaNow — 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Beijing (eCanadaNow) - Chinese officials are asking the international community to help earthquake survivors by donating tents.

UN Leader Gets Tour Of Devastation In Myanmar

eCanadaNow — 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Boston (eCanadaNow) - The UN secretary general Ban Ki Moon received a tour of the damage from the cyclone in Myanmar on Thursday.

Rescue Workers Head To Epicenter Of China Quake

eCanadaNow — 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Beijing (eCanadaNow) - Rescue workers headed to the epicenter of the earthquake on Wednesday following a Chinese government report that many dams were damaged.

India Bomb Leaves 80 Dead In Jaipur

eCanadaNow — 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Seattle (eCanadaNow) - The Indian city of Jaipur was hit with bomb blasts on Tuesday, leaving at least 80 people dead and many injured.

10,000 Dead In China Quake, Possibly Many More

eCanadaNow — 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Beijing (eCanadaNow) - The death toll from the worst earthquake to hit China in three decades is now nearly 10,000 as of Tuesday.

Al Qaeda Leader In Iraq Arrested

eCanadaNow — 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Washington (eCanadaNow) - The leader of Al-Qaeda in Iraq, Abu Hamza al-Muhajir, has been arrested in the north of Iraq.

Josef Fritzl Blames Nazis, Hitler For His Behavior

eCanadaNow — 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Washington (eCanadaNow) - Josef Fritzl has blamed the Nazis as well as Hitler for his behavior in commiting incest and locking his daughter in a dungeon for 24 years.

Olympic Torch Lit At Top Of Mount Everest

eCanadaNow — 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Washington (eCanadaNow) - The Olympic torch reached the top of Mount Everest on Thursday, the top moment of the Beijing Olympics torch relay.

Father Who Held Daughter In Dungeon States He Is No Monster

eCanadaNow — 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Washington (eCanadaNow) - 73-year old Josef Fritzl, who held his daughter captive in a dungeon in Austria for 24 years, has come out and stated that he is no monster.

Emergency Evacuation Ordered As Chile Volcano Shoots Lava

eCanadaNow — 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Washington (eCanadaNow) - An emergency evacuation was ordered on Tuesday when Chile's Chaiten volcano began to shoot out lava.

Cyclone Leaves Over 10,000 Dead In Myanmar

eCanadaNow — 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00

Boston (eCanadaNow) - According to reports, Myanmar has stated that more than 10,000 people have been killed in the cyclone which destroyed the nation.