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A Canadian soldier with the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) mans his weapon in Kandahar province. Canada's top general revealed on Wednesday that his military knew of at least one detainee who was tortured after being transferred into Afghan custody.  Photo:Shah Marai/AFP

Canada's top general admits knowledge of prisoner abuse

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OTTAWA (AFP) - Canada's top general revealed Wednesday the military knew that at least one detainee once overseen by Canadian forces was later tortured in Afghan custody.

  • Two indigenous Guatemalans filed a complaint with the Canadian government on Wednesday accusing mining giant Goldcorp of polluting their community.  Photo:/AFP
    Guatemalan duo brings Goldcorp fight to Ottawa Wed Dec 9, 3:36 PM

    OTTAWA (AFP) - Two indigenous Guatemalans filed a complaint with the Canadian government on Wednesday accusing mining giant Goldcorp of polluting their community.

  • A protester is seen during a highway blockade in Chiapas, Mexico, in 2001. Mexican authorities closed a barite mine run by a Canadian-Mexican company almost two weeks after the killing of a leading local activist enflamed tensions in the area.  Photo:Janet Schwartz/AFP
    Canadian-Mexican mine closed after murder of activist Wed Dec 9, 1:40 PM

    TUXTLA GUTIERREZ, Mexico (AFP) - Mexican authorities closed a barite mine run by a Canadian-Mexican company almost two weeks after the killing of a leading local activist enflamed tensions in the area.

  • The Husky Oil building seen in central Calgary, Canada, seen here in 2007. Husky Energy Inc. announced Wednesday it had discovered a significant deepwater gas reserve with its Chinese partner CNOOC, renewing exploration hopes in the South China Sea.  Photo:David Boily/AFP
    Canada's Husky Energy discovers deepwater gas reserve Wed Dec 9, 9:37 AM

    SHANGHAI (AFP) - Canada's Husky Energy Inc announced Wednesday it had discovered a significant deepwater gas reserve with its Chinese partner CNOOC, renewing exploration hopes in the South China Sea.

  • A large crowd watches a ten race program put on by The Hong Kong Jockey Club, in 2007. Top Canadian jockey Chantal Sutherland may not be favoured to win the Cathay Pacific International Jockeys' Championship Wednesday, but she has become a fan favourite since arriving in Hong Kong.  Photo:Rob Elliott/AFP
    Canadian jockey Sutherland to ride 'Lady in Pink' Wed Dec 9, 9:29 AM

    HONG KONG (AFP) - Top Canadian jockey Chantal Sutherland may not be favoured to win the Cathay Pacific International Jockeys' Championship Wednesday, but she has become a fan favourite since arriving in Hong Kong.

  • The US Supreme Court on Tuesday examined controversial graft law in a case that has given a former Enron boss and the disgraced Anglo-Canadian media mogul Conrad Black, pictured here in 2007, hope for another day in court.  Photo:Jeff Haynes/AFP
    Conrad Black, Enron boss could get new day in court Tue Dec 8, 6:58 PM

    WASHINGTON (AFP) - The US Supreme Court on Tuesday examined controversial graft law in a case that has given a former Enron boss and the disgraced Anglo-Canadian media mogul Conrad Black hope for another day in court.

  • A Polar Bear is seen outside Churchill, Manitoba, Canada in 2007. Canada's environment minister on Tuesday announced a five-million-dollar (4.7 million US) feasibility study for the creation of an Arctic marine conservation area at mouth of the famed Northwest Passage.  Photo:Paul J. Richards/AFP
    Canada announces Arctic conservation study Tue Dec 8, 4:32 PM

    OTTAWA (AFP) - Canada's environment minister on Tuesday announced a five-million-dollar (4.7 million US) feasibility study for the creation of an Arctic marine conservation area at mouth of the famed Northwest Passage.

  • Taser guns diplayed at the Nations Gunshow on November 2009 in Chantilly, Virginia. Canadian police acted lawfully but fell short of professional expectations in confronting a Polish traveler who died at the airport here after he was stunned with Taser guns, a commission said Tuesday.  Photo:Karen Bleier/AFP
    Police use of Taser on Polish traveler 'inappropriate': probe Tue Dec 8, 4:00 PM

    VANCOUVER, Canada (AFP) - Canadian police acted lawfully but fell short of professional expectations in confronting a Polish traveler who died at the airport here after he was stunned with Taser guns, a commission said Tuesday.

  • Policeman run before a bus set ablaze bus by an alleged drug dealer in the Papao-Pavaozinho slum in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, on December 01. The International Center for the Prevention of Crime (ICPC) on Tuesday announced a plan to offer crime prevention tips to nations who have seen stronger punitive measures fail to deter crimes.  Photo:Uanderson Fernandes/AFP
    ICPC rolls out new crime prevention tools Tue Dec 8, 3:49 PM

    MONTREAL (AFP) - The International Center for the Prevention of Crime (ICPC) on Tuesday announced a plan to offer crime prevention tips to nations who have seen stronger punitive measures fail to deter crimes.

  • The Bank of Canada on Tuesday maintained its key lending rate at 0.25 percent, saying it expects to keep it at this lowest-ever level until mid-2010.  Photo:/AFP
    Canada's central bank maintains 0.25 pct key lending rate Tue Dec 8, 1:14 PM

    OTTAWA (AFP) - The Bank of Canada on Tuesday maintained its key lending rate at 0.25 percent, saying it expects to keep it at this lowest-ever level until mid-2010.

  • An organization of 11 church groups and their development agencies on Tuesday decried a sudden cut in Ottawa's funding for humanitarian work abroad.  Photo:/AFP
    Canadian church group decries foreign aid cuts Tue Dec 8, 12:31 PM

    OTTAWA (AFP) - An organization of 11 church groups and their development agencies on Tuesday decried a sudden cut in Ottawa's funding for humanitarian work abroad.

  • Temporary signboard is displayed on the Thomson Reuters building in Canary Wharf in London, in 2008. The director general of the World Trade Organisation, Pascal Lamy of France, has been named to a panel responsible for monitoring the principles governing the operation of the news and financial services agency Thomson Reuters, agency said Monday.  Photo:Shaun Curry/AFP
    WTO's Lamy named to Thomson Reuters panel Mon Dec 7, 2:20 PM

    LONDON (AFP) - The director general of the World Trade Organisation, Pascal Lamy of France, has been named to a panel responsible for monitoring the principles governing the operation of the news and financial services agency Thomson Reuters, agency said Monday.

  • Greenpeace activists staging a demonstration. A Greenpeace activist was arrested on Monday after 19 members of her group scaled Canada's parliament and unfurled two four-story banners calling for action on climate change.  Photo:Jean-Pierre Muller/AFP
    Activists drape Canada's parliament in climate banners Mon Dec 7, 12:57 PM

    OTTAWA (AFP) - Twenty Greenpeace activist were arrested on Monday after the group scaled Canada's parliament and unfurled two four-story banners calling for action on climate change.

  • South Korean President Lee Myung-Bak (R) and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper (L) hold a joint press conference after their meeting at the presidential Blue House in Seoul. The Canadian and South Korean leaders expressed optimism Monday about wrapping up negotiations soon on a free trade agreement.  Photo:Jung Yeon-Je/AFP
    Canada, S.Korea optimistic about FTA Mon Dec 7, 10:12 AM

    SEOUL (AFP) - The Canadian and South Korean leaders expressed optimism Monday about wrapping up negotiations soon on a free trade agreement.

  • Canadian Governor General, Michaelle Jean, arrives in Mexico City. Jean arrived late Sunday in the Mexican capital to start a three-day official visit, where she will meet with President Felipe Calderon and legislators, diplomatic sources said.  Photo:Omar Torres/AFP
    Canada's governor general kicks off Mexico visit: officials Sun Dec 6, 6:42 PM

    MEXICO CITY (AFP) - Canada's Governor General Michaelle Jean arrived late Sunday in the Mexican capital to start a three-day official visit, where she will meet with President Felipe Calderon and legislators, diplomatic sources said.

  • Matt Carle (R) and teammate Dan Carcillo of the Philadelphia Flyers are pictured during a September 2009 game. Carcillo was suspended for four games on Sunday by the National Hockey League for a fight that brought him 19 minutes in penalties and an ejection.  Photo:Bruce Bennett/AFP
    NHL suspends fighting Flyer for four games Sun Dec 6, 3:17 PM

    PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (AFP) - Philadelphia Flyers left wing Dan Carcillo was suspended for four games on Sunday by the National Hockey League for a fight that brought him 19 minutes in penalties and an ejection.

  • Elisabeth Goergl of Austria skis the course during the FIS World Cup Women's Super G in Lake Louise, Alberta. Goergl edged American Lindsey Vonn to capture the event with a time of 1:21.91.  Photo:Don Emmert/AFP
    Austria's Goergl wins Super-G opener Sun Dec 6, 3:03 PM

    LAKE LOUISE, Canada (AFP) - Austrian Elisabeth Goergl edged American Lindsey Vonn to capture the World Cup season-opening super-G race on Sunday.

  • Dennis Wideman of the Boston Bruins (L) and Mike Cammalleri of the Montreal Canadiens battle for the puck during the NHL game at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Cammalleri scored three goals in the second period to power the Montreal Canadiens past Boston 5-1 on Friday as the club celebrated its 100th anniversary.  Photo:Richard Wolowicz/AFP
    Canadiens win to celebrate centennial Sat Dec 5, 12:02 PM

    MONTREAL (AFP) - Mike Cammalleri scored three goals in the second period to power the Montreal Canadiens past Boston 5-1 on Friday as the club celebrated its 100th anniversary.

  • Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao (right) and his Canadian counterpart Stephen Harper shake hands during a signing ceremony in Beijing on December 3. Canadian PM Stephen Harper has visited China's Expo 2010 site in Shanghai at the close of a tour in which he has defended a more conciliatory approach towards Beijing.  Photo:Liu Jin/AFP
    Canada PM visits Shanghai on China tour Sat Dec 5, 5:15 AM

    BEIJING (AFP) - Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper on Saturday visited China's Expo 2010 site in Shanghai at the close of a tour in which he has defended a more conciliatory approach towards Beijing.

  • Lindsey Vonn of the USA takes 1st place during the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Women's Downhill on December in Lake Louise, Canada. The 25-year-old American had to endure the pain of a gash on her tongue, which she cut on a bump at the top of the course, to beat Canadian Emily Brydon and win the first Alpine World Cup women's downhill of the season on Friday.  Photo:Alexis Boichard/Agence Zoom/AFP
    Bloodied Vonn bares her teeth Fri Dec 4, 7:33 PM

    LAKE LOUISE, Canada (AFP) - Double world champion Lindsey Vonn is hell-bent on charging down ski slopes, so why should she let a little blood ruin her race day?

  • A new temporary sign is displayed on the Thomson Reuters building in Canary Wharf in London, in 2008. The international news agency Reuters launched a new version of its website on Friday, aiming to make it the 'best' financial Internet site in the world.  Photo:Shaun Curry/AFP
    Reuters launches website overhaul Fri Dec 4, 10:21 AM

    LONDON (AFP) - The international news agency Reuters launched a new version of its website on Friday, aiming to make it the "best" financial Internet site in the world.

  • A Suzuki car is pictured in February 2009. General Motors of Canada will take full control of joint manufacturing venture CAMI Automotive Inc by buying the 50-percent stake of Japanese long-time partner Suzuki Motor, both companies said Friday.  Photo:Indranil Mukherjee/AFP
    GM to take over Canada venture after Suzuki pulls out Fri Dec 4, 9:42 AM

    TOKYO (AFP) - General Motors of Canada will take full control of joint manufacturing venture CAMI Automotive Inc by buying the 50-percent stake of Japanese long-time partner Suzuki Motor, both companies said Friday.

  • An interior of a battery processing factory is seen in October 2009 in Boucherville, Canada. Canada added 79,000 new jobs in November, pushing the unemployment rate down slightly to 8.5 percent and beating analysts' expectations, new figures released by Statistics Canada showed Friday.  Photo:Rogerio Barbosa/AFP
    Canada adds 79,000 new jobs in November Fri Dec 4, 9:06 AM

    MONTREAL (AFP) - Canada added 79,000 new jobs in November, pushing the unemployment rate down slightly to 8.5 percent and beating analysts' expectations, new figures released by Statistics Canada showed Friday.

  • File photo shows Canadian and Chinese flags in front of Tiananmen Gate in Beijing. Canada and China have agreed to avoid disputes on contentious issues and seek a 'significant new era' in relations, as Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper was set for more talks in the Chinese capital.  Photo:Frederic Brown/AFP
    China, Canada seek 'new era' in relations Fri Dec 4, 1:57 AM

    BEIJING (AFP) - Canada and China agreed to avoid disputes on contentious issues and seek a "significant new era" in relations, as Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper was set for more talks in Beijing Friday.

  • All men watch pornographic videos but it does not impact on their sexual habits or their relationships with women, a Canadian researcher has maintained after a two-year study.  Photo:/AFP
    All men watch porn, and it is not bad for them: study Thu Dec 3, 4:54 PM

    MONTREAL (AFP) - All men watch pornographic videos but it does not impact on their sexual habits or their relationships with women, a Canadian researcher has maintained after a two-year study.

  • This file picture taken on October 2009 shows logos of Swiss Bank UBS in Zurich. Nearly 7,000 Canadian tax cheats have voluntarily disclosed hidden assets and offshore accounts, including 90 clients of Swiss bank UBS, Canada's revenue minister told media on Thursday.  Photo:Sebastien Bozon/AFP
    Nearly 7,000 Canadian tax cheats confess: report Thu Dec 3, 4:14 PM

    OTTAWA (AFP) - Nearly 7,000 Canadian tax cheats have voluntarily disclosed hidden assets and offshore accounts, including 90 clients of Swiss bank UBS, Canada's revenue minister told media on Thursday.

  • A man walks past a mural promoting awareness of the crime of human trafficking. A Canadian woman posing as a hairdresser was charged on Thursday with human trafficking, for trying to sell two Chinese women to undercover policemen for 4,000 dollars each.  Photo:Samuel Kubani/AFP
    Canadian hairdresser charged with trafficking in Chinese women Thu Dec 3, 2:36 PM

    OTTAWA (AFP) - A Canadian woman posing as a hairdresser was charged on Thursday with human trafficking, for trying to sell two Chinese women to undercover policemen for 4,000 dollars each.

  • Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Jonas Gustavsson, seen here on December 1, will have his second heart procedure in less than three months after experiencing an elevated heart rate, the NHL team said Thursday.  Photo:Richard Wolowicz/AFP
    Second heart procedure for Leafs' Gustavsson Thu Dec 3, 1:09 PM

    TORONTO (AFP) - Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Jonas Gustavsson will have his second heart procedure in less than three months after experiencing an elevated heart rate, the NHL team said Thursday.

  • Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao (R) and Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper (L) toast during a signing ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Harper is in Beijing for a four-day visit that will include talks with top Chinese leaders as he bids to boost trade and turn around languishing ties.  Photo:Liu Jin/AFP
    China, Canada sign environmental deal Thu Dec 3, 9:40 AM

    BEIJING (AFP) - Canada and China signed a series of agreements on areas including climate change on Thursday, during a visit by Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper aimed at jump-starting ties between the two countries.