Federal leaders come out swinging as Jan. 23 election set

Party leaders came out swinging Tuesday after Parliament was officially dissolved, triggering the longest federal election campaign in a quarter-century that will end with a vote on Jan. 23 in the throes of winter. FULL STORY

Canadian hostages in Iraq identified as Christian aid workers

Four hostages, including two Canadians, seen in a video broadcast Tuesday on the Arab television channel Al-Jazeera are members of an aid group working in Iraq, a spokesperson for the group has confirmed. FULL STORY

INDEPTH: Iraq

CBC uncovers Danton-Frost intrigue

David Frost continued to exert enormous influence over Mike Danton even after the NHL player was charged with conspiring to kill him. FULL STORY