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Canada should stay in Afghanistan beyond 2011 according to NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen. His comments came while visiting to Afghanistan.

Get the facts on Gemini the Twins: learn its stars, clusters, mythology, and more!

The Flower City Theatre Festival, held annually in the city of Brampton, Ontario, is about to begin.

There are several things you can do to make a difficult uphill hike easier - train, use trekking poles, and start early.

Garrett McNamara, Kealii Mamala and Bo Bridges have taken tow-in surfing to another level with a ride on a glacier generated wave in Alaska.

Courmayeur is a quiet town high in the Italian Alps and most Tour du Mont Blanc hikers choose to rest one day here.

Looking down into the Grand Canyon from the top is no match for hiking to its floor, camping out, and swimming in pools beneath majestic waterfalls.

Light emitting diode (LED) technology offers new energy saving solutions for general illumination tasks, especially in commercial applications.

As New Jersey awaits their health commissioner to sign off on mandatory vaccination of school children for meningitis, 1 million doses of the vaccine are being recalled.

Luxury hotels, salt water lakes, spa treatments and golf in the sunniest spot in Spain. The least-known Spanish area boasts luxurious spas and natural salt lagoons.

Mountain bikers will marvel at the natural wonders around them as they start in Andean highlands and descend more than 1600 m to the cloud forests of Mindo, Ecuador.

Visit the ruins of some of the oldest ancient civilizations in the world, scattered throughout the Pakistani countryside.

Hotels near Los Angeles Airport, LAX, are a must if you have a late or an early flight. The LA traffic is notorious, so check how close your accommodation is.

CN Railway strike pressures Canadian firms including Ford, Nova Chemicals and West Fraser Timber to slow production thus reducing international exports.

To ensure a healthy diet, one method for meal planning people with diabetes can use is the American Diabetes Association's Diabetes Food Pyramid.

Earth is remarkable because it is currently the only planet we know in the entire universe to harbor life.

With operations in over 50 countries, generic drug giant TEVA has the power to lower the cost of healthcare for billions of people.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper made a surprise visit to Canadian troops serving in Kandhar Afghanistan. He also visited a Canadian aid project Dahla Dam.

Defense Minister Peter MacKay is hinting at extending Canada's mission in Afghanistan beyond the 2011 pullout date. The announcement came on his recent visit.

Palm Beach is an ultra fashionable vacation destination in Southern Florida. Some of the best hotels in town are pet friendly and welcome dogs and cats.

While in the beautiful, small, beach town of Newport Beach, California, take time off the sand to enjoy something to eat.

The name "Stonehenge" means "hanging stone". This ancient monument can be found on England's Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire. It still captures our imagination to this day,

Whistler Blackcomb during the 2010 Vancouver Olympics will be busy. Head to Pemberton, Canada for nearby accommodations.

A summary of some of the finest places to experience, not only the performances but also the historical richness within which they are enjoyed.

Cruise vacations are abundant, hot values right now and invite all ages and lifestyles to travel, play, and relax on the high seas.

Four vaccines have been approved by the FDA for the prevention of the swine flu. Descriptions of each of these vaccines and their efficacy are detailed here.

Quito's Basilica is not just any South American church. Climb inside the tallest bell towers in Ecuador, at this unique, must-see destination.

In March 2008, Parliament set an end date to Canada's military engagement in Afghanistan of 2011; now Canada is facing pressure to extend its commitment.

The Grouse Grind is an intense outdoor workout that rewards hikers with stunning vistas of Vancouver and the Lower Mainland from the peak of Grouse Mountain.

The Boxing Day or Asian Tsunami on December 26 2004 affected Indonesia in the east to Africa in the west.

The Indus Valley is a huge gorge formed from the Indus River that runs from the Himalayas to the Arabian Sea.

Mariner 10, the seventh successful mission of the Mariner series in the 1970's encountered both Venus and Mercury and led to several key planetary discoveries.

A consortium of networks & advertisers is setting up a new service to measure TV, online and cell phone audiences, but can any firm meet the industry's new rating needs?

From September 2-7, the 22nd Moscow International Book Fair will take place again in the Russian capital and attract publishers, authors and readers alike.

A wily widow-turned-entrepreneur, Adelecia Hayes Franklin Acklen Cheatham negotiated her way to enormous wealth for an antebellum lady. Today, her lavish estate remains.

The fall constellation of Lacerta the Lizard has dim stars may fade into the background of the Milky Way but its location provides a handful of glittering clusters.

In the short lineage outlook, Jerry Hollendorfer-trained Chocolate Candy has a winning Kentucky Derby pedigree. Trained by Jeff Mullins, I Want Revenge has steady genes.

The second highest capital city in the world has much more than altitude. There's mountains, culture, and history that has caught the eye of everyone, even UNESCO.

Prehistoric, Bronze Age, Phoenician, Carthaginian, Roman, Saracen and Spanish peoples were drawn to and left their mark on the second largest island in the Mediterranean.

Shelly Garrett's live stage play, Beauty Shop, has been entertaining and inspiring sell-out audiences across the United States since 1989.

Experts say regular physical activity is the key to a healthy weight - not caloric restriction

The failure of Henry III, King of England, to properly address the grievances of his nobles led first to dissent and then to war.

Northern California is known as a wine and food destination, but Humboldt County, on the far North Coast, is a culinary capital with wine, local food, and great beer.

Vishnu narrates the Vamana Purana to Bali after vanquishing him. He tells the story of Bali's ancestor Andhak, who was consumed by power but later repented.

The Week the Women Went follows real Canadian families left to survive on their own after the heads of the household, the women, leave for a much-needed vacation.

Philadelphia's tourist scene is alive with vibrant public art and outdoor activities.

De Anza college is the largest community college in the Silicon Valley / Santa Clara County area. It is well known for its high transfer rate to UC and CSU schools.

Every season, bridal salons and high-end bridal boutiques host amazing discount sales where designer wedding gowns are available at a fraction of the regular price.

The Biblical city of Ur of the Chaldees, the modern Tell Muqayyar, and the Tallil airbase are to be found in Iraq, between Baghdad and the head of the Persian Gulf

The Great Barrier Reef is one of the most fascinating natural habitats in the world, but can this abundant underwater ecosystem be protected from coral bleaching?