U.S. will be out of Afghanistan by 2017: White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States will not be in Afghanistan eight years from now, the White House said on Wednesday, as President Barack Obama prepared to explain to Americans next week why he is expanding the war effort. Full Article
Two journalists kidnapped in Somalia released
MOGADISHU (Reuters) - Two freelance journalists released in Somalia Wednesday after 15 months captivity said they were tortured and feared being sold on to hardline rebels in the anarchic Horn of Africa nation. Full Article
TSX jumps on record gold, upbeat U.S. data
TORONTO (Reuters) - Toronto's main stock index closed higher on Wednesday as a record high gold price and a turnaround in oil prices boosted resource issues. Full Article
RCMP charge 32 in credit card fraud
TORONTO (Reuters) - Canadian police said on Wednesday they charged 32 people with various counts of fraud after morning raids uncovered a network making false passports, credit cards and other documents. Full Article
