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In Pictures: Meet the eight agents of Parliament
Saturday, May. 12, 2012 2:00AM EDT
These watchdogs are responsible for some of the most explosive stories in Canadian politics
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Yorkville Four Seasons auction
Friday, May. 25, 2012 7:19PM EDT
At the old Yorkville Four Seasons, everything must go: From the chandeliers to the pianos, dining tables to the tapestries, over 15,000 items are up for grabs at a public auction that runs May 31 to June 2 (previews are on May 29 and 30; details at iaasworldwide.com). The auctioneers, IAAS Worldwide, gave the Globe a peek at some of the swankiest items on the block and a sense of what each is worth. Whether they fetch that much is up to you and the skills you bring to the auction floor
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Canadian art on display in Massachusetts
Friday, May. 25, 2012 3:57PM EDT
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Scenes from Tehran's streets
Friday, May. 25, 2012 4:00AM EDT
Since the end of its war with Iraq, Iran's capital has changed from a fearful place to a booming metropolis
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TV: Five shows worth watching tonight
Friday, May. 25, 2012 12:00AM EDT
Your select viewing guide for Friday, May 25
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Pop goes the world: Scenes from the Eurovision finals
Thursday, May. 24, 2012 5:22PM EDT
Now in its 57th year, the Eurovision Song Contest is an epic battle of plastic pop, pitting performances from 42 nations against one another for the honour of crafting the continent’s favourite song. Musically, it's a global laughingstock (that's part of the charm), but for host countries, the event can serve as a valuable PR platform
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In photos: The flash cars of Beijing's poorly paid public servants
Thursday, May. 24, 2012 6:52AM EDT
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TV: Five shows worth watching tonight
Thursday, May. 24, 2012 12:00AM EDT
Your select viewing guide for Thursday, May 24
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TV: Five shows worth watching tonight
Wednesday, May. 23, 2012 12:00AM EDT
A select viewing guide for Wednesday, May 23
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Celebrity Photos of the Week
Wednesday, May. 23, 2012 12:00AM EDT
