world news: avril 2015

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Melbourne Victory claim Premiers' Plate with comfortable win over Mariners

Melbourne Victory have claimed the A-League's Premiers' Plate as they cruised to a 3-1 win over the Mariners.

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Royal Victoria moves into new MUHC superhospital campus

As they say, when one door closes another one opens -- and that's what is happening Sunday, April 26 at 5 a.m.

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Heinz Sweet Potato and Beef baby food recalled over spoilage concerns

Heinz Canada is recalling another batch of baby food over seal problems on its glass jars.

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Obama pokes fun at political friends, foes at White House dinner

At the gathering he jokingly called "a night when Washington celebrates itself," US president Barack Obama took light-hearted aim at a range of political friends and foes, including the people running to succeed him.

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Late tries see Raiders storm past Rabbitohs to win 30-22 in Cairns

The Canberra Raiders have stormed home to beat the South Sydney Rabbitohs 30-22 in Cairns.

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Aftershock triggers more avalanches in earthquake-struck Nepal

A magnitude-6.7 aftershock hits earthquake-devastated Nepal, with climbers reporting the tremor triggered more avalanches on Mount Everest.

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Hurricanes see off Reds at Lang Park with strong second-half showing

The Hurricanes have beaten the Reds 35-19 at Lang Park to add to the Queensland side's Super Rugby woes in 2015.

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Kangaroos run away from Cats for 16-point win

North Melbourne has timed its run perfectly to burst away from Geelong, recording a 16-point win at Kardinia Park.

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Adelaide man Jamie Nikou contacts family, Zachary Sheridan remains missing in Nepal

One of two young Adelaide men who were missing in Nepal, after an earthquake struck the area killing more than 1,800 people, makes contact with his family.

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International aid, rescue teams head to quake-hit Nepal

International aid groups and governments escalate efforts to dispatch rescuers and supplies to earthquake-hit Nepal, but severed communications and landslides pose formidable challenges.

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Kangaroos name four debutants for Anzac Test

Josh Dugan, Will Chambers, Trent Merrin and Alex Johnston will make Test debuts for Australia in the Anzac clash with New Zealand.

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Sydney FC wins the duel for second place against Wellington

Sydney FC has won the duel for second place with a 2-1 win over the Phoenix in Wellington.

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Plague locusts devastate pastures in central Queensland

Swarms of plague locusts are devastating pastures at Banana in central Queensland with one farmer saying it is the worst case he has seen in 20 years.

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The Final is Set at the Barcelona Open

Kei Nishikori and Pablo Andujar advance to the finals

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Panthers overpower Sharks in Penrith

The Penrith Panthers have come out on top of a thrilling NRL battle with the Cronulla Sharks, winning 26-18 in Penrith.

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Eagles prevail over Lions by 53 points in scrappy match

The West Coast Eagles have recorded their second win of the season with a 53-point win over the Brisbane Lions.

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Grizzlies take control of series with Trail Blazers

Marc Gasol had 25 points and the Memphis Grizzlies took a 3-0 lead in their playoff series over the Trail Blazers by withstanding a late Portland rally for a 115-109 victory on Saturday night.

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Legal experts call for urgent action to improve Canberra prison

Comments by the Auditor-General that inmates at Canberra's main prison are "bored" shows the system needs urgent attention, the ACT legal community says.

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Palaszczuk voices concern for Queenslanders listed as missing after Nepal quake

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says she is concerned for a number of Queenslanders feared missing in Nepal after Saturday's earthquake.

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Red Mile erupts after Flames win

Calgary Flames fans took to the street to celebrate the team's big win over the Vancouver Canucks.

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Students develop robotic technology to be used during rescue operations

Two Iraqi men studying in Adelaide develop new technology for detecting human life using remote cameras, which could be used during rescue operations.

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Violence mars Baltimore protest over police custody death

Protesters target businesses and smash police cars in downtown Baltimore as the biggest demonstration yet over the death of a young African-American man in police custody turns violent in the eastern US city.

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USS aircraft carrier Carl Vinson heads to Perth after attacking IS

Fresh from striking Islamic State targets in the Middle East, US aircraft carrier the USS Carl Vinson is churning toward the West Australian coastline where its crew will take R and R in Fremantle before the long journey home to San Diego, California.

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Plan hatched to indentify 178 unknown soldiers in 'incredible' WWI photo

A Melbourne bar and gallery launches a plan to uncover the identities of 178 "unknown soldiers" from an official war photograph taken at the end of World War I.

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Community centre in outer Hobart opens discount fruit and veg store

A community centre in Hobart's northern suburbs gives people living outside the city better access to fresh, affordable fruit and vegetables.

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Tasmanian film company's future in doubt after Screen Australia funding cut

The future of filmmaking organisation Wide Angle Tasmania is in doubt following a decision by Screen Australia to slash its funding by $80,000.

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Whitecaps score early but fall to D.C. United

D.C. United's Chris Rolfe scored in the 64th minute to give them a 2-1 victory over the 10-man Vancouver Whitecaps in MLS play Saturday night.

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Red Mile erupts after Calgary Flames win Game 6

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ACT Government admits underestimating Anzac Day transport demand

The ACT Government admits underestimating the demand for public transport to the Anzac Day dawn services, after attendees were left stranded.

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Flames Eliminate Canucks with 7-4 Victory

Calgary shows resilience coming back from 3-0 deficit early

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Hawks coach Clarkson involved in scuffle with Port fans

Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson has been involved in a scuffle with a fan outside the team's hotel following the loss to Port Adelaide.

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Victorian families scour social media, wait by phones to hear from relatives

The father of one of the Victorians unaccounted after the Nepal earthquake takes to social media in bid to find out information about his son's whereabouts.

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Fifty young Australian innovators granted mentorship, chance at seed money for tech start-up

Fifty of Australia's brightest young social entrepreneurs are selected by the Foundation for Young Australians to receive mentorship and a shot at seed money to make their ideas a reality.

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NT fuel prices fall after years of inflated margins: AANT chief

Scrutiny from government has hit the "reset button" on Northern Territory fuel prices after about five years of inflated retail margins, motorist advocates say.

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Bodies recovered from Mount Everest base camp after avalanche

Seventeen bodies are recovered on Mount Everest base camp after a severe earthquake on Saturday set off an avalanche.

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Adelaide men Zachary Sheridan and Jamie Nikou among those missing in Nepal

Two Adelaide men are among dozens of Australians listed as missing after an earthquake struck Nepal killing more than 1,800 people and triggering a fatal avalanche on Mount Everest.

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Police pepper-spray fans at Wanderers-Glory A-League match in Sydney

NSW police use capsicum spray on fans at an A-League soccer match between the Western Sydney Wanderers and Perth Glory at Parramatta Stadium, with officers injured in the crowd violence.

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Ko close to lead in LPGA title defence

Defending champion Lydia Ko of New Zealand is three shots off the lead with a round to play at the LPGA Swinging Skirts Classic in San Francisco.

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Canberra grandmother and grandson working at Nepal orphanage among the missing

A Canberra man and his grandmother working at an orphanage in Nepal remain unaccounted for after the massive earthquake that struck near the capital Kathmandu yesterday.

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Cattle grazing leases in Qld national parks unlikely to be renewed

Time is running out for graziers running cattle on Queensland's national parks, with the new State Government likely to phase out the practice.

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Flights disrupted as Chile volcano spews more ash

Ash from Chile's erupting Calbuco volcano threatens to spell travel misery in the South American region and beyond after it triggers the cancellation of domestic and international flights in several cities.

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More than 1,800 dead in Nepal earthquake

Nepal urges countries to send aid after a devastating earthquake kills nearly 1,800 people, a toll predicted to rise as rescuers used their hands to dig for survivors.

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Dozens of Australians missing in Nepal after earthquake

There are grave fears for dozens of Australians listed as missing after a magnitude-7.9 earthquake struck Nepal, with their families and friends taking to social media to reach out for information on loved ones.

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Surfer remains in critical condition after shark attack at Fishery Bay

A surfer who had his leg bitten off by a shark on South Australia's west coast remains in a critical condition at the Royal Adelaide Hospital.

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Man stabbed in roadside incident in Hobart

A 27-year-old man is being treated for stab wounds to his abdomen after an incident on the side of a Hobart highway overnight.

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At least four Victorians unaccounted for after Nepal quake

The brother of Victorian man Liam Oliver, travelling in Nepal with two friends when the earthquake struck, says he is still waiting for information on their whereabouts. His aunt is also listed as missing.

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Battles rage in Yemen as calls for peace talks grow

Fierce fighting is raging in south Yemen between Iran-backed rebels and loyalists of exiled president Abedrabbo Mansour Hadi, as pressure mounts for the warring factions to hold political talks.

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Gold mining ghost town of Gwalia gets facelift

A forgotten gold mining town in WA's remote outback is given a facelift, as the Leonora shire works to conserve its heritage.

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Watford seals topsy-turvy Premier League promotion

Watford has clinched promotion to the Premier League, with a 2-0 Championship win over Brighton and Hove Albion.

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Bruce Jenner over the years

Bruce Jenner will be asked about rumours that he is coming out as transgender when ABC's 20/20 airs a two-hour special with the American Olympic legend and interviewer Diane Sawyer on Friday night. Here’s a look at Jenner’s life over the years.

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Saskatoon man, 51, dies in crash near Swift Current

A Saskatoon man is dead following a highway crash near Swift Current on Thursday.

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Singapore construction worker rescues dangling baby

A three-year-old girl became stuck between the railings of an open window on the second-floor of a public housing apartment building, in an incident originally reported by local blogger Alvin Lim.

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Bradford Beals pleads guilty to manslaughter in south-end Halifax killing

A 52-year-old Nova Scotia man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in relation to a killing in a rooming house in south-end Halifax last year.

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Radio Active Podcast - April 23, 2015

On the show...It's Hate Crimes Awareness Day. We'll meet a university students who is being recognized for his work making the MacEwan campus a more inclusive place. And on a related note, City Centre Mall is working on becoming a more welcoming place.

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Teen, 15, wrote 'suspicious note' at Exploits Valley High, RCMP say

Police in central Newfoundland have a 15-year-old boy in custody for allegedly writing a note that caused a dramatic reaction at a high school on Thursday.

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Tuktoyatuk's new $2M dump slated to open this fall

The new dump, co-financed by the hamlet and the federal government through its Building Canada Fund, will separate hazardous and household waste.

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In House - April 25

Mark Kennedy and Tasha Kheirridin discuss Finance Minister Joe Olivers "granddaughter" gaffe, as well as the political impact of the ongoing Mike Duffy trial.

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Interview - Scott Brison

Liberal Finance Critic Scott Brison reacts to the government's budget and discusses when his party will start making its fiscal plans public.

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Interview - Tom Mulcair

NDP Leader Tom Mulcair reacts to this week's federal budget and explains where he would find the money to fulfil his promises.

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RMTC's Clever Little Lies a clever little look at infidelity

There's the quote about the tangled webs we weave when we practice to deceive.

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Stephen Harper announces additional funding to child protection agencies

In light of Victims of Crime Awareness Week, Prime Minister Stephen Harper says the government will be giving additional funding to child protection agencies.

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3 stars for Age of Adaline

'If the movie accomplishes anything,' says CBC's film critic. 'it's reminding how much I miss Harrison Ford.'

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Take a tour of the Winnipeg Art Gallery's Olympus exhibit

The Winnipeg Art Gallery opens the doors to the Olympus: The Greco-Roman Collections of Berlin exhibit on Sunday, taking crowds back more than 2,000 years to the height of the Greco-Roman world.

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283: consciousness, intelligent software, kids and games

How different types of intelligence peak at different times in your life. Kids, self-control and games. Open-source intelligent software. Understanding human (and robot) consciousness.

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Interview - James Moore

Industry Minister James Moore defends his government's choices in Budget 2015 and his Finance Minister's controversial comments about TFSAs.

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Unearth Our Past: Students performing at Blue Metropolis

We've been following two high school classes through the winter, and now spring is here, the research and hard work they put into the high school project 'Unearth Our Past' has blossomed. Our Julia Caron brings us a taste of their final presentation.

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Gary Bettman says 'Katy Perry' chants not sexist

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman came under criticism Friday after saying he doesn't believe Winnipeg Jets fans were being "sexist in the slightest" by comparing Anaheim Ducks forward Corey Perry to pop singer Katy Perry.

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Markham raids produce 7 arrests and 60 kilograms of ketamine

The scene of one of the police raids in Markham.

Seven people have been arrested in a raid on what police call a ketamine production and distribution operation in Markham.

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Why your kid can't turn off a game when you ask

We know that the games on our devices are designed to keep us playing. So is it reasonable to expect children to be able to stop when we say so?

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Edmonton AM Podcast - April 24, 2015

The Political Panel analyses the Alberta leaders debate, then Paul Wells gives his take on the debate.

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Test your cognitive abilities with these online games

New research suggests that cognitive facility doesn't decline in early adulthood, instead there are several peaks of different types of 'fluid intelligence' over our lives.

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Did police turn blind eye to corrupt Muslim mayor for fear of being branded racist?

CALLS have been made for an urgent investigation into the police operation at the London borough where corrupt mayor Lutfur Rahman spent five years in office.

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Season done, Jets focus on free agency, babies, how to get better

The Winnipeg Jets have set a new level of expectation for next season, and had better start where it left off, says Blake Wheeler.

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Things to do in Hamilton this weekend

From monster trucks to a mom to mom sale, here are some fun things to do in Hamilton this weekend.

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Award winning author Nancy Huston

Nancy Huston is the winner of this year's International Literary Grand Prix at Montreal's Blue Metropolis Literary Festival. She writes in French and English, and translates her own work. She reflects on her journey as a writer, on bilingualism and on ide

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