HMCS Athabaskan heading home, due in Halifax Wednesday.

A heartwarming welcome home to the Captain and crew of HMCS Athabaskan who have been working hard in Haiti.

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Jobs bill on way to Obama for signature

Congress put the final seal of approval on a $17.6 billion job creation bill on Wednesday.

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Dollar mixed after rate decisions

The dollar slipped versus the yen and the pound but rose against the euro Wednesday after the Bank of Japan and the Federal Reserve each left interest rates unchanged near zero.

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Tax breaks for hiring the unemployed

A scaled-down, $17.6 billion jobs bill approved by Congress on Wednesday features a handful of benefits for business owners, but falls short of the sweeping hiring incentives President Obama and some lawmakers on Capitol Hill initially pushed for.

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World Bank raises China growth forecast, urges action on rising inflation

The World Bank raised its China growth forecast this year to 9.5pc from 9pc on Wednesday but said Beijing needs to cool inflation and possible bubbles in real estate prices.

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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inducts New Members Last Night

Last night, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame took place, in what was one of the more uninteresting induction ceremonies in years. Genesis, The Stooges, ABBA, The Hollies and Jimmy Cliff were some of the members brought in. Highlights...

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Five Americans charged with terrorism in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - A Pakistani court formally charged Wednesday five young Americans of plotting terrorism in the country, their lawyer said, in a case that has raised alarm over the danger posed by militants using the Internet.

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Pope's St. Patrick's Day wish: Letter to Irish Catholics defuses abuse scandal

Amid the growing sex-abuse scandal involving Catholic churches across Europe, Pope Benedict expressed hope Wednesday that an upcoming letter to the Irish flock will help the healing process.

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Vatican watcher warns of 'nightmare scenario' if sex scandal widens

Pope Benedict XVI announced Wednesday he'll issue a pastoral letter later this week aimed at bringing "repentance, healing and renewal" to the Roman Catholic Church that has been rocked by a growing child sex abuse scandal.

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China digs in heels on yuan as U.S. raises pressure

BEIJING (Reuters) - China said on Wednesday it "could not be any clearer" in its repeated commitment to a stable exchange rate after the U.S. Congress threatened to levy duties on some Chinese exports unless it revalues its currency.

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