In National News:
Afghanistan’s move to restrict women stuns Ottawa (Globe and Mail)
In our opinion: And we’re in Afghanistan exactly why, again?
PMO wanted Gainey death report held until campaign over: emails (CBC)
Canada vows not to ‘interfere’ in Khadr case (Nationa Post)
In World News
At least 12 people, gunman dead in Binghamton, New York (CNN)
In our opinion: it’s a terrible tragedy and is always immensely shocking when a person inflicts such violence on innocent people. At times like these, we’re very grateful for gun control laws.
Obama Takes Charm Offensive to Young People (New York Times)
UN appoints Gaza war-crimes team (BBC)
In Entertainment News
Madonna loses Malawi adoption bid
(BBC)
In our opinion: Madonna’s application was rejected because of a requirement that prospective parents be resident in the southern African state for 18 to 24 months in efforts to prevent human trafficking. Whatever we may think about Madge, we don’t think she’s into human trafficking!
Did Demi Moore’s twitter feed stop a suicide? (ABC)
Rihanna jet-setting, Chris Brown seeking counseling (People)