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From left, Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff, MP Denis Coderre and MP Paul Zed share a laugh at the national liberal caucus in St. John's, N.L. on Wednesday, August 29, 2007. (Jonathan Hayward / THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Monday Sep. 28, 2009 10:14 AM ET

Coderre expected to step down as Que. lieutenant

Denis Coderre is expected to step down Monday as Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff's Quebec lieutenant, CTV News has learned, over a disagreement about the political comeback of one of the Quebec MP's main rivals. More   5     1

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This photo released by the Iranian semi-official Fars News Agency, claims to show the launch of an Iranian Revolutionary Guard Shahab-3 medium-range missile during a drill at an undisclosed location on Monday, Sept. 28, 2009.

Iran tests medium-range missile ahead of talks

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Prime Minister Stephen Harper speaks during a joint press conference with Republic of Korea President Lee Myung-bak at the G20 Summit in Pittsburgh, on Friday, Sept. 25, 2009. (Sean Kilpatrick / THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Harper to deliver latest economic report card today

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Jeffery Ivans, right, is seen in this undated image added by Rhonda Myhre to a memorial Facebook page.

Two Canadians gunned down in Mexico: report

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Flood victims wait in the street for relief goods after subsiding flood water allowed big trucks to enter suburban Cainta, east of Manila, Philippines on Monday, Sept. 28, 2009. (AP / Pat Roque)

Philippine storm toll rises to 140 dead

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German Chancellor Angela Merkel arrives for a party executive meeting of her Christian Democrats, CDU, as her supporters celebrate in Berlin, Monday, Sept. 28, 2009, the day after German general elections. (AP / Herbert Knosowski)

Germany's Merkel preparing for new government

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Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez speaks with Libya's leader Moammar Gadhafi at the end of the Africa and South America (ASA) Summit in Porlamar on Margarita Island, Venezuela, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009. (AP / Ariana Cubillos)

Gadhafi strengthens relationship with Chavez

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'Retire Your Ride' is proving too popular for its own good -- at least in Quebec.

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Monks unload watermelons, part of the delivery of 40,000 kilograms of food to Sera Mey (Photo courtesy of Kevin Fitzsimons)

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The Dalai Lama attracted thousands to the Peace Summit in Vancouver.

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The New Aruna-Nagar Colony is the nearly forgotten home of thousands of Tibetans living in India.

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New Aruna-Nagar is home to thousands of Tibetans living in India.

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Actress Abbie Cornish arrives at the premiere of the film 'Bright Star' in New York, Monday, Sept. 14, 2009. (AP / Andy Kropa)

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Hollywood's next hot muse, Abbie Cornish, sizzles in 'Bright Star.'

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September 27, 3:57 EDT

Warning: Strong language. A thunderstorm hit late Saturday near Druheller. The extremely strong winds snapped many trees and branches in the campground. This video shot out of our motor home shows a large branch falling and narrowly missing a family that had taken refuge in their van.

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Jeffery Ivans, right, is seen in this undated image added by Rhonda Myhre to a memorial Facebook page.

Two Canadians gunned down in Mexico: report

A report from a Mexican news website suggests that two Canadians have been killed in the resort town of Puerto Vallarta.

World Headlines

This photo released by the Iranian semi-official Fars News Agency, claims to show the launch of an Iranian Revolutionary Guard Shahab-3 medium-range missile during a drill at an undisclosed location on Monday, Sept. 28, 2009.

Iran tests medium-range missile ahead of talks

Iran says it has successfully test-fired the longest-range missiles in its arsenal, weapons that are capable of carrying a warhead and striking Israel and parts of Europe.

Entertainment Headlines

A man holds a 'Free Polanski' sticker as he waits at the film festival in Zurich, Switzerland, Sunday Sept. 27, 2009. (AP / Keystone, Ennio Leanza)

France, Poland want Polanski released on bail

The international tug-of-war over Roman Polanski escalated Monday as France and Poland urged Switzerland to free the 76-year-old director on bail and pressed U.S. officials all the way up to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on the case.

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Microchip find could lead to speedy cancer diagnosis

A group of University of Toronto researchers say they have developed technology that can help detect the proteins that are unique to specific cancers, a find that could revolutionize cancer testing.

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Canadian billionaire Quebec-born philanthropist Guy Laliberte, jokes as he puts on a clown nose as he speaks through the glass wall with his family and friends at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009. (AP Photo/Mikhail Metzel)

Rocket that will carry Cirque founder being readied

Two days before he is to blast off for the International Space Station, Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberte donned his trademark red nose and flashed with enthusiasm over the venture that he wants to be both entertaining and educational.

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Prime Minister Stephen Harper speaks during a joint press conference with Republic of Korea President Lee Myung-bak at the G20 Summit in Pittsburgh, on Friday, Sept. 25, 2009. (Sean Kilpatrick / THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Harper to deliver latest economic report card today

Prime Minister Stephen Harper will deliver his government's latest economic update today in Saint John, New Brunswick -- a report that is expected to tout the government's handling of the recession.

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Jobless claims post surprise decline

For the first time in 11 months, the number of Canadians claiming employment insurance falls 

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Gilbert scores OT winner as Oilers edge Canucks

J.F. Jacques was named first star with a goal and an assist and Tom Gilbert scored on a blast from the point 1:57 into overtime as the Edmonton Oilers snapped a four-game winless skid with a 5-4 victory over the Vancouver Canucks in the final pre-season contest for both teams Sunday. 

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Where are they now: Barbara Wagner and Bob Paul

Barbara Wagner and Bob Paul stand tall in Canada's Olympic figure skating history.

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