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Karzai says no peace talks with the Taliban unless only Afghans involved and violence ends
KABUL - Afghanistan's president said Wednesday he will not pursue peace talks with the Taliban unless the United States steps out of the negotiations, while also insisting the militant group stop its violent attacks on the ground after it claimed responsibility for a rocket attack that killed four Americans.

World powers to meet in Doha to decide on how to answer Syrian rebel demands
Obama renews calls for reductions to US, Russian nuclear stockpiles, action on climate change

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Best hats from Britain's Royal Ascot

Best hats from Britain's Royal Ascot

There were crazy hats aplenty at this year's Royal Ascot races. The event is a highlight of London's social scene, with celebrities bringing out their finest headwear.

Life on a sinking island

Meet Kiribati, an island expected to vanish in 60 years. If you ever needed tangible evidence of global warming, you're now looking at it. Located just above sea level, melting glaciers and rising waters have prompted a 'migration with dignity' order from the nation's president. As ocean waves make their way further inland, we take a look at a culture set to disappear.

This week in WTF America

This week's edition of wacky American headlines includes a kitten-killing cop and a story that takes victim blaming way too far. As long as Canada can't make sense of everything our southern neighbours do, we might as well get a good laugh out of it all. Just click the headlines to see the original story.

9 things you don't know about storms

It's lightning awareness week, and a new Canadian lightning capital has been crowned. But are you prepared to handle the rattling storms that come with it? You might be surprised to know that there's a lot of bogus storm safety tips floating around out there, and if you think that metal attracts lightning (which it doesn't), you'll definitely want to read on.

Rioting in Turkey

What began as peaceful sit-in to protest the uprooting of trees in the country's main square has turned into a full-fledged riot. Protesters are accusing Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan of being authoritarian, as he attempts to impose a conservative, religious lifestyle on a country with secular laws.

Opinion

The biggest career-killers these days? Kids

The biggest career-killers these days? Kids

Family concerns are scaring women away from leadership roles, and causing men grief at the office.

Number of world’s millionaires jumps despite sluggish economies

The rich are getting richer even as most people struggle to make ends meet.

Post-secondary students stressed out and anxious: survey

A nationwide survey says our university and college students are overwhelmed and it’s affecting their ability to learn.

Selling your Audi and other ways to improve your marriage

Poll says your garage holds the best clue to faithfulness in a marriage.

The reason for menopause? Men are pigs

Research says The Change is an evolutionary response to few older women reproducing. And that's because men are too busy chasing young things.

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