WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States warned Georgia on Thursday not to follow the path of Ukraine into an era of politic al witch-hunts as the country's new government prosecutes a raft of former officials following last month's parliamentary election. "We do hope that everything that is done with respect to prosecuting any potential wrongdoers is done transparently in accord with due process and the rule of law," Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said in remarks with visiting Georgian Foreign Minister Maia Panjikidze. … Abbas: UN vote last chance on 2-state solution
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas told the U.N. General Assembly before a historic vote on Thursday that it "is being asked today to issue the birth certificate of Palestine." Canada dollar ends weaker on U.S. budget fears, current account data
TORONTO (Reuters) – The Canadian dollar weakened against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, hurt by comments from a top Republican lawmaker that cooled hopes for a deal to resolve a looming U.S. fiscal crisis, as well as data showing a near-record current account deficit. The weakness in the currency, often a proxy for the prevailing appetite for riskier assets, was tempered by earlier data that showed U.S. housing starts hit a four-year high in October. …
Sharp young mayor, veteran party chief vie in Italy left vote
ROME (Reuters) – Italy's center left picks its leader for next year's election on Sunday in a primary where supporters will choose between a sharp young moder nizer and a veteran political operator as candidates to take over from Prime Minister Mario Monti. The run-off contest pits Florence Mayor Matteo Renzi, 37, who presents himself as a dynamic candidate for change, against Pier Luigi Bersani, 61, the dour, experienced leader of the Democratic Party (PD) which dominates on the Italian left. Bersani is strong favorite, having won 44. … Security company makes no policy changes after three Edmonton guards shot dead
EDMONTON – Security company G4S hasn’t made any policy changes since one of its armoured car guards in Edmonton was charged with killing three colleagues during a heist.
Zombie mould returns to attack central organ of Canadian government
OTTAWA – Killer zombie mould is back from the dead and attacking a central organ of the Canadian government.
GM seeks to build excitement for Chevy brand with SS sedan
DETROIT (Reuters) – For the first time in nearly two decades, GM's Chevrolet brand will be back in the business of selling rear-wheel-drive sedans in the United States. General Motors Co expects the production version of the Chevrolet SS rear-wheel-drive sedan to act as a low-volume car meant to build excitement around the brand, the head of the automaker's North American operations said on Thursday. The car gives GM its first rear-wheel-drive sedan since it stopped selling the Pontiac G8 in 2009. … Canada joins minority in saying no to Palestinian statehood at UN
OTTAWA – Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird is using the podium at the United Nations General Assembly to blast the world body for its “regrettable decision” to allow a historic vote on Palestinian statehood.
Children living in cult in Arizona arrive back in Quebec
MONTREAL – A group of young children who allegedly were living in Arizona with the followers of a self-styled guru have been returned to Quebec.
Internet service goes out across Syria
Internet service went down Thursday across Syria and international flights were canceled at the Damascus airport when a road near the facility was closed by heavy fighting in the country's civil war. Tabloid breakup? Cameron and Clegg on the skids
A judge handed down his verdict on British press standards Thursday by calling for a new regulator to eliminate what he described as a "sub-culture" of unethical behaviour, accusing sections of the industry of wreaking havoc with innocent lives.
Gloves from 2 of Muhammad Ali's biggest fights among items auctioned by Angelo Dundee estate
Gloves from two of Muhammad Ali’s biggest fights are among items being auctioned off by the estate of his former trainer, Angelo Dundee.
Palestinian crowds watch UN statehood vote
Jubilant Palestinians crowded around outdoor screens and television sets at home Thursday to watch the United Nations vote on granting them, at least formally, what they have long yea rned for -- a state of their own. Mexico President Calderon: failed to reach goals
When he came to power six years ago, President Felipe Calderon set goals to alleviate poverty, create jobs and increase public safety. Colombia, FARC wrap up first round of peace talks
HAVANA (Reuters) – Colombia’s lead negotiator gave a muted assessment on Thursday of progress in talks aimed at ending a five-decade-long war with Marxist-led rebels, as negotiators wrapped up their initial round of meetings in the Cuban capital. Former Colombian Vice President Humberto de la Calle’s words contrasted with earlier, more exuberant rebel pronouncements that things were going well in a possible indication that nothing major has been agreed upon in the still-fledgling talks. “We have finished the first round of direct conversations. …
SAS sniper jailed for gun possession wins appeal
An elite British sniper jailed for illegally possessing a gun and ammunition won an appeal Thursday to suspend his sentence, after pleading that he forgot about having the gun as a result of a brain injury. 
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