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Seif al-Islam Gadhafi has been captured
Libyan military officials say they have captured and detained Seif al-Islam Gadhafi, a fugitive son of former leader Moammar Gadhafi. (Full Story)

Egypt. Student blogger poses naked on her blog to protest against Islamist code of conduct
Student, atheist and blogger, Aliaa Magda Elmahdy, 20, posted naked pictures of herself on her blog to show her “screams against a society of violence, racism, sexism, sexual harassment and hypocrisy”. (Full Story)

Canada. Number of beneficiaries down
Following an increase in August, the number of people receiving regular Employment Insurance (EI) benefits fell by 15,400 (-2.7%) to 549,300 in September. The number of beneficiaries has been on a year-long downward trend. (Full Story)

Prostate cancer. The Movember Mouvement sprouts moustaches on thousands of men’s faces
During November each year, Movember is responsible for the sprouting of moustaches on thousands of men’s faces, in Canada and around the world. With their “Mo’s”, these men raise vital funds and awareness for men's health, specifically prostate cancer. (Full Story)

Canada's merchandise exports up
Canada's merchandise exports grew 4.2% in September, while imports declined 0.3%. As a result, Canada's trade balance with the world went from a deficit of $487 million in August to a surplus of $1.2 billion in September. It was the first trade surplus since January 2011. (Full Story)

Syria warned to stop using landmines
Geneva – The president of the international treaty banning anti-personnel mines has called on Syria "to stop laying landmines and to remove these indiscriminate weapons." (Full Story)

Cancer and heart disease : The two leading causes of death in Canada
Cancer and heart disease, the two leading causes of death in Canada, were responsible for just over one-half (51%) of the 238,617 deaths in 2008. (Full Story)

Canada. Opposition shares concerns with cultural community over Conservative copyright bill
MONTREAL — The NDP strongly opposes Conservative Bill C-11, which would modify the Copyright Act and jeopardize Quebec culture. In a meeting earlier this week with a dozen representatives from artist associations and groups, the NDP promised to do everything in its power to correct this situation. (Full Story)

Canada. Retail sales rise
Retail sales rose 0.5% to $37.8 billion in August, largely offsetting the decline in July. (Full Story)

Canada. Consumer prices rise
Consumer prices rose 3.2% in the 12 months to September, led by higher prices for gasoline and food. This follows a 3.1% increase posted in August. (Full Story)

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