Scott Cruickshank , Calgary Herald
For some reason, nobody is discussing this Democrat stronghold.  CNN has resisted all temptation to dissect it. And Fox News has issued no rants.  But there it is, over on Crowchild Trail — headquarters of the Calgary Stampeders.
With the Canadian election out of the way, with a goodly number of Americans [...]

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By Joan Bryden, The Canadian Press
OTTAWA - Stephane Dion is set to announce Monday that he will step down as Liberal leader, ending a turbulent 22-month tenure at the helm of the party.
But it’s unclear if he will resign immediately or agree to stay on until a successor is chosen.
Dion, who has been in seclusion [...]

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HARARE (AFP) - Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe and opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai failed Friday to agree on who should control powerful ministries, leaving their proposed unity government in doubt.
After four days of lengthy negotiations, Tsvangirai said he still hoped that diplomatic efforts by fellow African countries would find a way to save the month-old power-sharing [...]

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By Mutwiri Mutuota

It’s an area famed for a conflict described by international media as ‘The silent genocide’ and the presence of Kenya’s second largest mountain that gave its name.  
The scenic Mount Elgon District has witnessed violent clashes perpetrated by the outlawed Sabaot Land Defence Force (SLDF) in tussle over land.
 
 

The rebellion has left more [...]

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By The Associated Press
FRANKFURT, Germany - Wladimir Klitschko will defend his IBF heavyweight title against Alexander Povetkin of Russia on Dec. 13 in Mannheim, Germany.
Povetkin, who is undefeated in 16 fights with 12 knockouts, is the mandatory IBF challenger.
“Alexander Povetkin is a very strong opponent, whom I definitely will not underestimate,” Klitschko said on his [...]

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CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Cavaliers guard Delonte West contemplated quitting before leaving the team’s training camp to seek help for depression and “a mood disorder” he has been battling his entire life. 
West, who recently signed a two-year contract with Cleveland, said he removed himself from the team to “get my thoughts back together.” He missed [...]

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Eric Koreen ,  Canwest News Service
Published: Thursday, October 16, 2008
TORONTO - By this point, legions of Toronto Raptors fans have likely given up on forward Joey Graham ever having a major role with the team.
Few could blame them after watching Graham go from an occasional starter two seasons ago to a 12th-man type last year.
But [...]

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