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Scientists develop robotic hand for people with quadriplegia
BERLIN - Scientists have developed a mind-controlled robotic hand that allows people with certain types of spinal injuries to perform everyday tasks such as using a fork or drinking from a cup. The lo...
Dec 07, 2016
Study: Thousands of Bangladesh kids working 64 hours a week
DHAKA, Bangladesh - Thousands of Bangladeshi children who live in the capital’s slums are working illegally for an average of 64 hours a week, with many employed by the garment industry making c...
Dec 07, 2016
Six stories in the news today, Dec. 7
Six stories in the news for Wednesday, Dec. 7 --- EQUIFAX: CONSUMER DEBT AND DELINQUENCY RATES RISE IN Q3 A new Equifax Canada report says low interest rates and falling oil prices drove up consumer d...
Dec 07, 2016
Pfizer fined for hiking epilepsy drug price 2,600 pct in UK
LONDON - British regulators fined U.S. drugmaker Pfizer and distributor Flynn Pharma a record 89.4 million pounds ($112.7 million) Wednesday for increasing the cost of an epilepsy drug by as much as 2...
Dec 07, 2016
Iraqi forces face fierce IS attacks after new Mosul push
MOSUL, Iraq - Significant Islamic State group counterattacks in southeastern Mosul inflicted heavy losses on Iraqi forces overnight after a new push deeper into the city this week, according to an Ira...
Dec 07, 2016
Caddie dies, 1st round stopped at Dubai Ladies Masters
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - A caddie collapsed and died during the Dubai Ladies Masters on Wednesday, forcing the suspension of the first round and shortening the tournament to 54 holes. The Ladies ...
Dec 07, 2016
Pot use on rise, as is driving under drug's influence, Ontario survey finds
TORONTO - With Ottawa poised to legalize recreational marijuana next year, researchers are keeping a close eye on use of the drug, which has been steadily trending upward over the last couple of decad...
Dec 07, 2016
Solar power lights school at off-the-grid Vancouver Island alternative bastion
LASQUETI ISLAND, B.C. - The solar-power energy system that lights up False Bay School on Lasqueti Island passed a major test this fall when the tiny two-classroom building suddenly went dark. That was...
Dec 07, 2016
New Brunswick government to roll watchdog duties into Integrity Commissioner
FREDERICTON - The New Brunswick government will table legislation today to create the new position of integrity commissioner - compressing a number of legislative watchdog roles into one. The new posi...
Dec 07, 2016
Bank of Canada keeps key rate at 0.5% amid stronger yet uncertain global economy
OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada is holding its benchmark interest rate at 0.5 per cent as it sees the stronger world economy continuing to face “undiminished” uncertainty. In making the schedu...
Dec 07, 2016