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Greece

An Afghan story from a Greek refugee camp

While visiting an Afghan refugee family in their tent in Greece, my wife and  I came to understand the particular plight of families fleeing the chaos and violence in Afghanistan.   Canada...

Take a break from the summer blockbusters with one of these smaller films new this week

Among them: women’s stories, men’s foibles, fairy tales and a lament for China

Ethan Hawke stars in two of the new films this week—one very good, the other very bad

Ethan Hawke is back with Julie Delpy, chatting, bantering brightly and arguing in Before Midnight.

Felico's Restaurant: Great taste of Greece without the phony

Great Greek food in Richmond at Felicos. All the Greek without the phony.

World Economic Forum: Financial crisis, inequality threatens entire social contract

The prognosis is grim: nearly 500 of the world's industry, government and social experts warn of a 'dystopian future' and social unrest.

Flaherty concedes that global turmoil will impact economy, but will "monitor closely"

Opposition presses finance minister to use stimulus, aim for job creation and growth.

Harper uses Greece trip to teach political lesson to his government and theirs

ATHENS -- Prime Minister Stephen Harper brought a message from Canadian politics to his Greek counterpart Saturday. He said that sometimes, a government needs to act even if the opposition doesn't...

Justin Bieber, The Eagle, Gnomeo and Juliet, Just Go With It and two youthful visits to Europe

Justin Bieber: Never Say Never is like a backstage pass to hang out with the most famous Canadian on earth. (read more)

World Cup: Tribute to those going home. Qualifiers must show their mettle.

Landon Donovan scores in the 91st minute against Algeria. A deserved result for the US but the sad result was the elimination of tiny Slovenia whose mere qualification for the World Cup was almost a m

South Korea, Uruguay, and Mexico advance

Korean players celebrate after scoring their first goal against Nigeria.