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Cabbagetown murder: Hundreds pack Eritrean church for Nighisti Semret’s funeral

Rahwa Yemane (far left) and Messelesh Geberesilasie Simret (second from left), cousins to murdered Nighisti Semret, mourn during Sunday's funeral service. Simret said her cousin "is the symbol of human beings who face so many dangers and difficulties, finding their death in lonely dark streets of cities like Toronto.” Rahwa Yemane (far left) and Messelesh Geberesilasie Simret (second from left), cousins to murdered Nighisti Semret, mourn during Sunday's funeral service. Simret said her cousin "is the symbol of human beings who face so many dangers and difficulties, finding their death in lonely dark streets of cities like Toronto.”
TARA WALTON/TORONTO STAR

By Noor Javed

The Eritrean community gathered to say goodbye to a "sister" Nighisti Semret, who was killed in Cabbagetown last month

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Updated: Child, 2, mauled to death by African wild dogs at Pittsburgh zoo

This photo taken Nov. 4, shows the exterior view of the front entrance of the Pittsburgh Zoo, where zoo officials say a young boy was killed after he fell into the exhibit that was home to a pack of African painted dogs, who pounced on the boy and mauled him.

A 2-year-old boy visiting the Pittsburgh zoo was killed Sunday morning when he fell off a railing that his mother had put him on...

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From Big Bird to mega-storm Sandy, never a dull moment in U.S. election

From U.S. President Barack Obama’s 90-minute sleep-walk through his first prime-time debate against Mitt Romney to actor Clint Eastwood’s rant to an empty chair at the Republican National Convention, there was no shortage of surreal moments this election season. Halloweencostumes.com sold out of several takes on Big Bird almost overnight after Romney's remark that he would cut funding to PBS during the first presidential debate Oct. 3.

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Disappointed NYC marathoners run in aid of Sandy victims

Runner Lance Sven (L) started a Facebook page to organize a group of runners to participate in the "Run Anyway NYC Marathon" taking place in Central Park on November 4, 2012 in New York.

Hundreds of runners in New York City are refusing to let a cancelled marathon spoil their Sunday plans and are channeling months...

News | GTA

Updated: New hope in fight to save historic Yonge Street post office that once housed Montgomery’s Tavern

The post office site on Yonge St. once housed historic Montgomery’s Tavern, seen here in 1929.

Those worried about the sale of an historic post office on Yonge St. near Eglinton Ave. now have at least a glimmer of hope in... (8)

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Two officers killed as Atlanta police helicopter crashes amid search for missing child

A police helicopter flying low on a nighttime search for a missing 9-year-old child crashed near a major Atlanta intersection...

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Van-school crash victim mourned with release of pink balloons

Eleven-year-old Megan Wolitski died when a minivan crashed into her classroom.

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Car bomb kills child, wounds 18 in southeast Turkey

Acar bomb targeting a military vehicle in southeast Turkey on Sunday killed an 11-year-old child and wounded 18 other people...

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Activists say Syrian rebels capture oilfield in country’s east after 3-day battle with regime

Syrian rebels firing mortars and rocket-propelled grenades captured an oilfield in the country’s east on Sunday after three days...

News | GTA

Ashley Smith inquest: Federal lawyers agree to co-operate

Federal lawyers are abandoning their efforts to restrict the scope of the inquest into the death of teen inmate Ashley Smith. (40)

News | GTA

Markham condo buyers sue developer over last-minute charges

Buyers claim the developer piled on thousands of dollars in what they call unfair and last-minute charges.

Business

Shoppers Drug Mart nixes Christmas music

Customers hoping to hear fa-la-la-la-la’s this Christmas season are in for a surprise. (190)

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2012 Santa Claus Parade: Mix of tradition with 21st century

The 108th edition of the Santa Claus Parade will snake through downtown Toronto on Nov. 18. (7)

News | GTA

Niagara-on-the-Lake man finds 1945 letter, then locates its writer

While renovating his Niagara-on-the-Lake home, Jens Ramputh found a letter written in 1945 by Bible student Liese Wiebe. (3)

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Saudis report third case of new coronavirus, but release few details

The government of Saudi Arabia has announced it has found another human case of infection with the new coronavirus that emerged...

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Carlton the Bear crashes Leafs-themed wedding

Matthew and Andrea Molnar's first date was at a Toronto Maple Leafs game and he proposed before a Leafs game, so it seemed appropriate to have a Leafs-themed wedding - and crashed by Carlton the Bear.

From the white and royal blue colour scheme to Leafs logo cufflinks, the wedding was a veritable hockey love-in.

Blogs

Pippa strikes back at critics -- on paper and in nightclub

Pippa Middleton keeps up the hype on her book 'Celebrate' with a self-penned article in the Telegraph.

Pippa Middleton pens a defence of her 'passion,' but gets 'feathers ruffled' by model in nightclub. (29)

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Sloppiness costs Raptors in Brooklyn

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Wheels

This winter, don't end up like this driver

Don't fool yourself. Winter is coming! And with it, motorists will have to deal with snow, ice, and unprepared drivers.

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Boy dies in prank that went horribly wrong

Nicholas King, 14, died in a tragic accident in Indianapolis after he was shot dead in a prank that went horribly wrong.

Wheels

It’s time to revisit no-fault insurance

The term “no-fault” implies that no single person is at fault when an accident occurs. But that’s not entirely...

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Condo dwellers rent storage to fit into small living spaces

To fit into small spaces, Toronto condo dwellers pare down possessions and rent storage space. (19)

moneyville | saving

My advice? Repay debt, then invest

Some people are worried about their shrinking investments when they should be focused on shrinking their high debt loads.

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York University prof enlists student snitches to battle digital distraction

Henry Kim tackles digital distraction by asking students to pledge not to surf the web during class — and to tattle. (38)

moneyville | investmentproperty

Arizona dream home revisited

At the height of the U.S. real estate bust, a Meaford couple bought their dream home in the sun. In retrospect was it such a good...

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What goes in a Santa Claus Fund box

A peak inside Santa Claus Fund box for a 12-year-old.

A sneak peek at the items 45,000 GTA children will unwrap on Christmas morning.

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New: PHOTOS: Costumed critters at Woofstock

Riley, an eight-year-old Papillion, lets his tongue hang out while having his picture with Santa taken at the Winter Woofstock High Tea at The Fairmont Royal York. Over 80 dogs and their owners had a holiday-themed lunch. A fashion show followed, with dog treats at each table to keep the canine contingent occupied while waiting their turn on the runway.

Eager about both their dogs and the upcoming holidays, pet owners gathered at the Royal York Hotel to parade their Christmas...

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Tim Harper: U.S. election: Bill Clinton, The Big Dog, keeps hunting for votes Nov 04, 2012 Disgruntled Democrat
I used to be a Democratic Senatorial District Delegate. Obama is no Clinton. Bill Clinton had true bi-partisanship. We don't need a do-over president. I want a real businessman. I want someone...
ToddLowery
Plan to let Toronto dogs run free in parks is foul: Mallick Nov 04, 2012 sounds good...
But I never let my dog off leash for his own safety. However he is cleaner and smarter than most of the immigrants in my neighbourhood.
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