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Afghanistan hits back at U.N. and foreign criticism
KABUL (Reuters) - Afghanistan accused the United Nations on Saturday of intervening in the formation of President Hamid Karzai's next cabinet, less than a week into his new term. Full Article
U.S. Army gunman's act "impossible": grandfather
AL-BIREH, West Bank (Reuters) - The grandfather of a U.S. Army psychiatrist accused of shooting dead 13 people and wounding 30 others at a base in Texas said on Saturday he found it impossible to believe his grandson had committed the act. Full Article
Canada October job losses reverse positive trend
OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada lost more jobs in October than even the gloomiest analyst had predicted, dashing hopes for a quick economic rebound and suggesting a recovery in the labor market may have gotten off to a false start. Full Article
Toronto wins vote to host 2015 Pan American Games
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (Reuters) - Toronto was awarded the 2015 Pan American Games on Friday by beating the South American capitals Bogota and Lima on the first ballot. Full Article
Mickelson takes Shanghai lead, sets up Tiger clash
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Phil Mickelson shot a third-round five-under-par 67 to take a two-shot lead at the $7 million WGC-HSBC Champions on Saturday, setting up a rare head-to-head battle with Tiger Woods on the final day. Full Article
Joe Jackson seeks allowance from son's estate
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Joe Jackson, the elderly father of late pop star Michael Jackson, on Friday filed a court petition seeking an allowance from the singer's estate, saying his son had supported him for many years. Full Article
"Call of Duty" game shoots to make history
SAN FRANCISCO/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Forget the buzz over the next "Twilight" film or James Cameron's "Avatar." The biggest entertainment hit of the holiday season may come on Tuesday, when "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2" hits stores. Full Article
