Year of birth missing

Taliban attack U.N. compound in Afghan capital: police

Thomson ReutersMay 24, 2013 08:47

By Amie Ferris-Rotman and Mirwais Harooni KABUL (Reuters) - Taliban militants launched a coordinated attack on a U.N. compound in the center of the Afghan capital, Kabul, on Friday setting off explosions and battling the security forces. A plume of smoke hung over the city center after the attack was launched, eight days after six Americans, soldiers and civilians, and nine Afghans were killed in a suicide car bombing in Kabul.

A&E cancels 'Intervention'

Thomson ReutersMay 23, 2013 21:02

By Jethro Nededog LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - A&E is canceling its long-running docu-series "Intervention." The cable network announced on Thursday that it will begin airing the show's Season 13 with five final episodes on Thursday, June 13 at 9 p.m./8c.

Car bombs used to enforce corrupt construction system in Quebec, inquiry hears

The Canadian PressMay 23, 2013 17:01

MONTREAL - A witness at Quebec's corruption inquiry has described how his car was once blown up when he ran afoul of an asphalt cartel. Gilles Theberge was a director at Sintra, a construction company that was one of four partners in a cartel that controlled the supply of asphalt around Montreal. He says they conspired to jack up the price 30 per cent higher than what would have been charged under a free-market system. He says he quit his company after some dramatic events on June 15, 2000.

Issa London names new creative director

Agence France-PresseMay 23, 2013 15:03

The London fashion label Issa has announced the departure of founder and creative director Daniella Helayel. Replacing her will be former Chloé and Stella McCartney designer Blue Farrier. First launched in 2004 to reflect "the effortless elegance and laid-back spirit" of Helayel's Brazilian upbringing, Issa London has emerged as one of the UK's most up-and-coming labels.

Issa London names new creative director

Agence France-PresseMay 23, 2013 15:03

Issa London names new creative director

Agence France-PresseMay 23, 2013 14:51

Charges laid against three in Canada Revenue Agency fraud investigation

The Canadian PressMay 23, 2013 13:18

MONTREAL - Three people have been arrested and charged in an ongoing RCMP investigation into a multimillion-dollar corruption scheme at the Canada Revenue Agency. The charges are being laid against a chartered accountant and two former employees at the federal agency's Montreal office. The RCMP announced Thursday that the accused are suspected of participating in a scam where the functionaries pocketed hundreds of thousands in bribes, in exchange for helping to lighten people's tax loads.

Search continues for missing Canadian hiker as calls for army help grow

The Canadian PressMay 23, 2013 08:03

TORONTO - The family and friends of a Canadian missing in Australia's Snowy Mountains region for more than a week are calling for additional manpower to search for the hiker. The calls came as hopes briefly rose Wednesday of finding Prabhdeep Srawn when "voices" were heard in the search area in the Kosciuszko National Park. But reports from the site in New South Wales say that poor weather is restricting search teams to the ground. The 25-year-old Brampton, Ont., man hasn't been heard from since parking his rental car May 13 in a village near the park.

Winnipeg woman camps out in front of legislature to protest child welfare

The Canadian PressMay 22, 2013 16:33

WINNIPEG - A Manitoba woman who took care of Phoenix Sinclair for much of the girl's short life spent in and out of foster care set up camp on the lawn of the legislature Wednesday and started a hunger protest. Kim Edwards promised not to eat anything and drink only coffee, soda and water until she gets to talk to Prime Minister Stephen Harper and push for a national royal commission into the province's child welfare.

Toronto mayor targeted by late-night TV show hosts over alleged drug use video

The Canadian PressMay 22, 2013 11:32

TORONTO - Toronto's deputy mayor says it's unfortunate that the city is finding itself the butt of jokes on late night U.S. talk shows over the latest Rob Ford scandal. Allegations that the mayor was recorded on video appearing to smoke crack cocaine became fodder for both Jimmy Kimmel and Jon Stewart on their shows Tuesday night. Doug Holyday says he didn't see the shows, but he wants people to know Toronto is a "great place" to visit and he wants them to come to the city for "the right reasons."