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The Wainwright sisters sing El Condor Pasa

It was Simon and Garfunkle with tones that seemed to tiptoe over the words who made the song “El Condor Pasa” famous. Now another version has been

China

Outspoken Canadian beauty queen denied transfer flight to China for Miss World

Canada

Canada reduces refugee intake to 10,000 by the year's end

Canada is to reduce the number of Syrian refugees allowed into the country to 10,000 by the year’s end. Originally Ottawa planned to accept 25,000

Canada

#Flushgate: Montreal's controversial sewage dump begins

Montreal begins a controversial eight-billion-litre sewage dump into its river. The city says it's the most environmentally-friendly option.

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Economy

IEA warns low oil prices may threaten energy security

The International Energy Agency (IEA) says the price of oil is unlikely to return to $80 a barrel (74.83 euros) before the end of the decade. This is

United Kingdom

How Remembrance Day poppy pins came to be

In the UK and Canada many wear red poppies on their jackets and clothing to commemorate Remembrance Day. Why do members of the public do this an how did the tradition start?

Canada

Canada: Justin Trudeau breaks new ground as he is sworn in as PM

Autumn sunshine and adoring crowds were on hand as Liberal leader Justin Trudeau, 43, headed to his swearing-in ceremony as Canada’s new prime

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20 years on, Alanis Morissette releases 'Jagged Little Pill' collector's album

Celebrating twenty years since the release of ‘Jagged Little Pill’, Alanis Morissette is launching a special collector’s edition of her multi-award

Canada

'No opportunity for Mayday' says Canada whale-watching operator

The operator of a whale-watching boat which sank off the coast of Canada says there was no opportunity to send a Mayday distress call. Five Britons

Canada

Whale-watching holiday of a lifetime turns to tragedy in Canada

Five Britons have been confirmed killed while on the holiday of a lifetime in western Canada. They were part of a group of 27 tourists who were

Canada

At least five die when whale-watching boat capsizes off Vancouver

The five people who died when their whale-watching ship capsized off the west coast of Canada were all British nationals. UK Foreign Secretary Philip

Canada

Canada's new PM confirms pledge to end fight against Islamic State militants

Canada’s Prime Minister-designate Justin Trudeau has confirmed his pledge to end the country’s combat role against Islamic State militants in Iraq

Canada

Justin Trudeau sweeps to power in Canada on wave of change and optimism

Canadians are still trying to come to terms with the breathtaking election victory of Justin Trudeau, son of the legendary Pierre who dominated

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Bryan Adams returns with new album 'Get Up!'

Canadian rocker Bryan Adams is back with a new album ‘Get Up!’ which he describes as the ideal follow-up record to his iconic ‘Reckless’ album of 30

Canada

Justin Trudeau elected Canada's prime minister

Justin Trudeau has been elected Canadian prime minister. The 43-year-old is the second-youngest premier in the country’s history and the son of

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Two giant pandas born in Toronto

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Cirque du Soleil celebrates the strength of women in Amaluna

International circus troupe Cirque du Soleil seeks to reconquer Europe with its latest production Amaluna, a story which takes place on an island

Sweden

Nobel: neutrinos pair win 2015 Nobel physics prize

The 2015 Nobel Prize in Physics has been won by two scientists for a ground-breaking discovery about neutrinos. The subatomic particles have almost

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'We're like furry little pagans wandering around'

Canadian indie rock band Metric release their latest album 'Pagans in Vegas' and keep skirting around the mainstream.

Canada

'Demolition' world premiere opens Toronto film festival

The world premiere of ‘Demolition,’ starring Jake Gyllenhaal, has opened the 40th Toronto International Film Festival. More than 300 films from 60