Sun 22 Nov 2009 | 10:51 EST
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Iran launches war games to protect nuclear sites 6:16am EST

TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran's armed forces launched large-scale air defense war games on Sunday to show off the country's deterrence capabilities in the face of pressure from the West over its nuclear program.  Full Article

 
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China mine explosion death toll reaches 92 9:37am EST 

HEGANG, China (Reuters) - The death toll from China's latest coal mine disaster reached 92 on Sunday, state television said, and hopes dimmed that more survivors would emerge after a gas blast at a colliery in the nation's far northeast.  Full Article  

Canada banks to cap 2009 with decent quarter 10:37am EST 

TORONTO (Reuters) - It was supposed to be a year of blood-letting, but Canada's big banks are poised to close 2009 with another decent quarter as strong trading revenues again offset big loan losses.  Full Article  

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Tories, Liberals slip as NDP surges: poll Friday, 20 Nov 2009 

TORONTO (Reuters) - Canada's ruling Conservatives and the main opposition Liberals both lost ground in a poll published on Friday as the left-leaning New Democrats enjoyed a surprising surge in public support.  Full Article