Canadians facing new elections
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Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin addresses supporters during a Liberal Party caucus meeting following a vote of no confidence in the House of Commons on Monday in Ottawa. Opposition lawmakers united to oust Martin's minority government and set off an election campaign that will last through the Christmas holiday.
PHOTO: AFP
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DPP rounds on KMT candidate over election flyers
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A photo of the Chinese Nationalist Party's (KMT) candidate for Changhua County commissioner, Cho Po-yuan, left, is seen alongside one of his election flyers, which features photos of two Japanese actresses.
PHOTO: LIN CHENG-KUN, TAIPEI TIMES
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Two bird flu cases break out in China
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A Chinese woman holds two chickens at a poultry market in Nanjing yesterday.
PHOTO: AP
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Chirac's future appears behind him
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Tokyo ventures into designer-food business
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Tulip-shaped champagne glasses are placed in front of a field of art designed by French food designer Philippe Di Meo during the ``Fresh Touch'' food-design exhibition in Tokyo. The food-design concept that was launched in France four years ago made its first foray into Japan with a five-day exhibition at an interior showroom in the capital's Omotesando district that drew thousands of people.
PHOTO: AFP
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Brazil's best beach babes found in Florianopolis
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Women relax on Joaquina beach, during the Nova Schin Festival, part of the Men's World Champion Tour of Surfing, in Florianopolis, in southern Brazil, earlier this month.
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Philippines hoarding gold at Southeast Asian Games
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Vicky Ting from the Philippines, left, performs her routine with teammate Aida Yang during the female dulian wushu event at the 23rd Southeast Asian Games in Manila yesterday. The two went on to win the gold medal in the event.
PHOTO: AP
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Ronaldinho named best soccer player in Europe
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Brazil and FC Barcelona midfielder Ronaldinho poses with his trophy after winning the prestigious Golden Ball award in Paris on Monday.
PHOTO: AFP
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Australia sweeps past Windies
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The Australian Test team proudly hold the winners' cup after defeating the West Indies in their third Test in Adelaide yesterday. Australia completed a 3-0 series sweep by recording a convincing seven-wicket victory over the West Indies.
PHOTO: EPA
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