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Seven stories in the news today, Nov. 25
Refugee children, adults plagued by high rates of post-traumatic stress disorder
How other countries are responding to the UN's request for refugee resettlement
Airlines resent paying tab to return passengers rejected by Canada
An Air Canada passenger jet lands at Halifax Stanfield International Airport in Halifax on Jan. 21, 2013. Major Canadian airlines say they're unfairly shouldering the costs of removing from Canada people who arrive with a passport or other valid document only to be turned away by federal officials. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan
Duffy defence plays up credentials of consultant friend
Sen. Mike Duffy, a former member of the Conservative caucus, arrives at the courthouse in Ottawa on Nov. 19, 2015. After a one-day break, the trial of Sen. Mike Duffy resumes in Ottawa this morning with testimony from George Furey, an independent Liberal senator. Furey, who sits on the steering committee of the Senate internal economy committee, will be asked about the questionable living expenses logged by Duffy, who is charged with 31 counts of fraud, bribery, and breach of trust. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Aging population sparks investor interest in health-care real estate assets
Canadian Forces Bases on standby for refugee arrivals, preparations underway
'Scud Stud' says critical article was like a 'bomb going off' in his campaign
Former TV journalist Arthur Kent outside court during a break in his lawsuit against Postmedia and other individuals related to a 2008 column, in Calgary, Alta., Nov. 16, 2015. A former TV journalist will return to the witness stand Wednesday in his defamation lawsuit against one of Canada's largest media companies and columnist Don Martin. Arthur Kent is suing Martin, Postmedia and the National Post over a 2008 article alleging he was defamed during his unsuccessful campaign to win a seat in Calgary for the Progressive Conservatives. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Pakistan suspends execution of the only paraplegic inmate on death row for fourth time
Ukraine stops buying natural gas from Russia, closes its airspace to Russian planes
FILE - In this Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2015 file photo, a worker at a Ukrainian gas station Volovets in western Ukraine controls a valve. The Russian state-controlled gas company is halting supplies to Ukraine, its chief executive said Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015, less than two months after the two countries struck an EU-sponsored deal. Gazprom's CEO Alexei Miller said Russia sent the last shipment to Ukraine at 10 a.m. local time on Wednesday and send no more because Ukraine has not paid in advance for future supplies. (AP Photo/Pavlo Palamarchuk)
Angelina Jolie Pitt to serve as honorary head of Cambodian film festival
FILE - In this July 30, 2015, file photo, actress Angelina Jolie Pitt, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees special envoy and co-founder of the Preventing Sexual Violence Initiative, visits Jan Mai Kaung refugee camp in Myitkyina, Kachin State, Myanmar. The little-known Cambodia International Film Festival is getting a star-powered boost this year from Jolie Pitt. The Hollywood star, who is currently in Cambodia filming her latest movie, will serve as president of the festival's honorary committee, organizers said. (AP Photo/Hkun Lat, File)
Israeli High Court rejects religious family's appeal to prevent transgender woman's cremation
This undated photograph shows May Peleg, an Israeli transgender woman. Israel's Supreme Court has cleared the way for the cremation of Peleg, who committed suicide, rejecting an appeal by her religiously observant family for a traditional Jewish burial. May Peleg killed herself this month and asked in her will to be cremated. Peleg's family is ultra-Orthodox, a deeply conservative community, and Jewish law forbids cremation. (Ofrit Assaf via AP)
Judge hears arguments over gambling in New York attorney general's daily fantasy sports case
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton (14) celebrates his touchdown pass to Cincinnati Bengals tight end Tyler Eifert (85) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
AP PHOTOS: Ancient Jewish community endures on Tunisian island despite regional turmoil
In this Friday, Oct. 30, 2015 photo, a boy gestures to the camera as he and his relatives leave school at Hara Kbira, the main Jewish neighborhood on the Island of Djerba, southern Tunisia. Tunisia’s Jewish population has dwindled from 100,000 in 1956, when the country won independence from France, to less than 1,500, mainly as a result of emigration to France and Israel. But unlike in much of the rest of the Arab world, Tunisian Jews have seen little direct persecution and have only rarely been targeted by extremists. (AP Photo/Mosa'ab Elshamy)
The Latest: Occupancy rates for Paris hotels plunge after attacks, according to report
Children pass a police officer as they arrive for school in the center of Brussels on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015. Students in Brussels have begun returning to class after a two-day shutdown over fears that a series of simultaneous attacks could be launched around the Belgian capital. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo)
Vanishing Chinese executives a vexatious mystery for Hong Kong stock market investors
In this Nov. 4, 2015 photo, Yim Fung, chairman and chief executive of Guotai Junan International Holdings Ltd., the Hong Kong unit of a Chinese securities company, attends an event in Hong Kong. The company said it was unable to reach Yim since Nov. 18, 2015, sending its shares plummeting 12 percent. Speculation swirled in local media that his disappearance was related to a recently launched investigation into a senior official at China’s securities regulator. (Apple Daily via AP) HONG KONG OUT, TAIWAN OUT, NO ARCHIVE
Utility plans to deploy mist to cover up sickening stench from big monthlong natural gas leak
FILE - In this Nov. 3, 2015, file photo, provided by Southern California Gas Co. shows equipment being used as SoCalGas crews and technical experts try to stop the flow of natural gas leaking from a storage well at the utility's Aliso Canyon facility near the Northridge section of Los Angeles. Residents who say the uncontrolled leak from a massive natural gas storage field is making them sick plan to speak at a Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015, and demand a full investigation of the leak, its causes and possible solutions. (Javier Mendoza/SoCalGas via AP, File)
Thousands lacking power for more than a week in Washington to spend Thanksgiving in dark, cold
Ottawa police arrest 2 suspects in shooting death
Trudeau cites value of diversity as he promotes Syrian refugees to the world
Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau meets Britain's Queen Elizabeth II during a private audience at Buckingham Palace, London, Wednesday Nov. 25, 2015. (Yui Mok/Pool via AP)
Francis starts trip to 3 African countries, hoping to foster reconciliation
Pope Francis waves to journalists as he boards his airplane on the occasion of his trip to Africa, at Rome's Fiumicino International Airport, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015. Pope Francis is leaving for a trip that will take him to Kenya, Uganda and the Central African Republic, from Nov. 25-30. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
Third ship joins hunt for missing Malaysian airliner as search ramps up for southern summer
NHL Capsules
Royal Society report urges more research into oil spills' impact on water
Boston Marathon bombing survivors brace for movies, documentaries about deadly attack
FILE - In this June 19, 2014, file photo, actor Mark Wahlberg arrives for the world premiere of the movie "Transformers 4: Age of Extinction" in Hong Kong. Less than three years after bombs killed three people and wounded more than 260 others at the Boston Marathon, two movies, a documentary play and an HBO documentary are all in the works. Those most touched by the 2013 attack have decidedly mixed feelings about seeing the tragedy told on the stage and screen. Wahlberg, a Boston native, is expected to star in one of the films. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung, File)
UN refugee chief says Japan should improve its asylum system, accept more refugees
Antonio Guterres, right, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, and Tadashi Yanai, left, founder and president of Fast Retailing Co. exchange signed documents in Tokyo Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015. Guterres, says Japan should be doing more to help with the global catastrophe of asylum seekers. Guterres spoke at an event where the Japanese apparel company, Fast Retailing, announced a partnership with the UNHCR to expand its support for refugees, which includes internships and donations of funds and of recycled clothing. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
Rams WR Stedman Bailey has surgery after being shot in car in Miami area
FILE - In this Oct. 4, 2015, file photo, St. Louis Rams wide receiver Stedman Bailey (12) celebrates his touchdown reception with teammates Kenny Britt (18) and Tavon Austin (11) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Ariz. A person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because details have not been released by the Rams, that Bailey was shot on Tuesday, Nov. 24. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
Vietnam's transgender say new rights law will pave way for reassignment surgeries
WHL Roundup: Dryden Hunt powers Moose Jaw Warriors past Tri-City Americans 4-1
Toyota recalls vehicles in Japan, Europe for Takata air bag defect after injury in Japan
Rams say suspended receiver Steadman Bailey in critical, but stable condition after 'incident'
Australian Open Notebook: Adam Scott's 14-year title streak in danger of ending this year
American golfer Jordan Spieth, center, hits a ball as he runs a clinic for young golfers at the Australian Golf Club in Sydney, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015. Spieth will defend his Australian Open title starting Thursday. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)
Black Friday retail madness, pushy shoppers nowhere to be found in rural Alaska communities
In this photo taken Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015, sale signs for Black Friday are seen at the Fifth Avenue Mall in downtown Anchorage, Alaska. While Alaskans living in bigger cities can take part in madness in the nation's biggest shopping day, Black Friday in rural Alaska doesn’t mean long lines and pushy shoppers ready to do battle for sweet deals. (AP Photo/Rachel D'Oro)
Tuesday's Scoreboard
A year after the fateful ball that led to the death of Phillip Hughes, cricket is not the same
FILE - In this Sept. 19, 2011 file photo Australia's batsman Phillip Hughes celebrates after scoring a century during the fourth days' play of the third cricket test match between Australia and Sri Lanka in Colombo, Sri Lanka. A lot has changed in cricket in 12 months since Australian batsman Hughes was felled by a rising delivery that ultimately led to his death. Hughes, who played 26 tests for Australia, died three days short of his 26th birthday of a brain hemorrhage on Nov. 27, 2014, two days after he was struck under the rear of his batting helmet by a short-pitch ball while playing for South Australia against New South Wales at the Sydney Cricket Ground. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena, File)
Indian army says 3 rebels attack army camp in Kashmir and are killed in gunbattle
WSU star Hawkinson sits out with groin injury, Cougars beat Cal State-LA 74-57
Defending champion Golden State Warriors become first team in NBA history to begin season 16-0
Los Angeles Lakers guard Lou Williams, left, shoots against Golden State Warriors guard Leandro Barbosa during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Oakland, Calif., Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Top 25 Capsules
United Way launches appeal in British Columbia to assist Syrian refugees
China's Xi to give speech at Paris climate conference before visiting Zimbabwe, South Africa
Butler has 22 and Rose returns as the Bulls defeat the Blazers 93-88
Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah (13) grabs a rebound in front of Portland Trail Blazers forward Ed Davis (17) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, Nov 24, 2015. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes)
Rickard Rakell, Corey Perry star in Anaheim Ducks' 21st straight home win over Flames, 5-3
Anaheim Ducks' Andrew Cogliano, center right, collies with Calgary Flames goalie Karri Ramo, of Finland, during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Demps leads Sacramento State to 84-79 win over UC Davis
Quebec pension fund invests in Australian electricity network
Siakam scores 35 points, Baker gets hot in OT; New Mexico State beats Robert Morris in 81-71
Tyson hits 6 3-pointers as Portland romps to 97-65 win over Alcorn State
No. 9 North Carolina finishes on 21-3 run to beat Kansas State 80-70 in CBE Classic final
North Carolina's Joel James (42) reaches for a rebound with Kansas State's Carlbe Ervin II, center, and Austin Budke, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Bland, Thomas score 16 each; UC Riverside beats Delaware State 81-55 in Roundball Showcase
Ellis scores 24, leads No. 5 Kansas into Maui Invitational title game with 92-73 win over UCLA
UCLA guard Jonah Bolden, front, and Kansas forward Perry Ellis, rear, battle for a loose ball in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Maui Invitational, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015, in Lahaina, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Saskatoon police chief says 911 operators mishandled calls about fatal crash
Griffin, Jordan, Paul have double-doubles as Clippers beat Nuggets, 111-94.
Nov. 25: Your daily horoscope
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Visually vivid Victor Frankenstein retells origin of the man behind the monster
A scene from Victor Frankenstein.
The Good Dinosaur: Maudlin manipulation, and not much else
A scene from The Good Dinosaur
Scott scores 9 in 2nd extra period, Colorado St. beats Abilene Christian 108-100 in 2 OTs
Pageau scores 2 goals, helps Senators hold off Stars 7-4
Mark Stone #61 of the Ottawa Senators celebrates after scoring a goal against Antti Niemi #31 of the Dallas Stars in the second period at American Airlines Center on November 24, 2015 in Dallas, Texas.
Tabb scores 26 points, Alabama A&M edges Jacksonville State 73-69
Hammink, Walker score 15 apiece, Peters with double-double; Valparaiso beats Oregon St. 63-57
Smith scores 17, Lew Evans has 15 and 14 to lead Utah State over Utah Valley 81-55
NBA Capsules
Labissiere scores 16, top-ranked Kentucky takes off in 2nd half to beat Boston U 82-62
Boston University's Eric Johnson, left, looks for an opening against Kentucky's Isaiah Briscoe (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
Ohio keeps Northern Illinois from clinching Mid-American West with 26-21 win
Jean-Gabriel Pageau scores 2 goals, helps Senators hold off Stars 7-4
Ottawa Senators center Jean-Gabriel Pageau (44) celebrates his goal with teammate Mark Borowiecki (74) during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015, in Dallas. The Senators won 7-4. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Hall scores 16 points and Kent State takes 79-60 victory over Saint Francis (Pa)
Jones-Gibson scores 23 to lead Samford over North Texas 74-72
Tre Coggins scores 25 points to lead Cal-State Fullerton over Southern Utah 80-66
Burlesque performers in Alberta now allowed to doff their tops in bars
Donald Trump's wife, children campaign with him at a rally in South Carolina
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015, in Myrtle Beach, S.C. (AP Photo/Willis Glassgow)
Khalil Small makes key 3-pointer; Green Bay holds on to beat Akron 66-63
Senglin scores 34 with 8 from long distance to lead Weber State over Drake 74-58
Moore scores 17 points and UTEP runs record to 4-0 with 72-54 victory over Florida A&M
Chartouny scores 15 points with 10 boards; Fordham cruises to 84-58 victory over Colgate
Odiase scores 23, Wiegand 16 as Illinois-Chicago whips Roosevelt 96-58
Sulaimon scores 18 points to lead No. 2 Maryland to 77-66 win over Illinois State
Beane scores 30 points, spoils Felder's big night; Southern Illinois tops Oakland 97-88
India wins toss, decides to bat first against South Africa in 3rd test at Nagpur
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