Syria undecided on ceasefire proposal, rebels divided
BEIRUT/CAIRO (Reuters) - Syria said on Wednesday its military command was still studying a proposal for a holiday ceasefire with rebels - contradicting international mediator Lakhdar Brahimi's announcement that Damascus had agreed to a truce. Full Article
Shrinking military-led aid sparks concern among Afghans
GARDEZ, Afghanistan (Reuters) - Military-led teams set up to deliver aid projects in Afghanistan are winding down their operations, sparking concern among some local officials that the government is not ready to take over their development role. Full Article
TSX little changed; CP Rail gains offset gold fall
TORONTO (Reuters) - Toronto's main stock index was little changed on Wednesday as gains in Canadian Pacific Railway and Rogers Communications Inc on unexpectedly strong results were offset by weaker gold stocks. Full Article
Canada slow to respond to cyber threats: auditor
(Reuters) - Canada's response to cyber threats has been slow and incomplete, the federal Auditor General said in a report on Tuesday that cited bad communication and part-time monitoring as weaknesses in the nation's computer and infrastructure security system. Full Article