Iran's leader got a welcoming bear hug from the Brazilian president, who urged Western nations to drop threats of punishment over the Iranian nuclear program and instead negotiate a fair solution.

Global warming cannot be reversed unless the United States and China commit to meaningful cuts in their greenhouse gas emissions, the EU said Tuesday.

Hundreds of thousands of Hindus gathered at a temple in southern Nepal on Tuesday for a ceremony involving the slaughter of more than 200,000 animals, a festival that has drawn the ire of animal-welfare protesters.

A remote-controlled bomb exploded in eastern Afghanistan on Tuesday, killing six members of a family, including four children, authorities and relatives said.

The use of helmets will remain voluntary at Atlantic skill hills this year because there are no models approved by the Canadian Standards Association, say hill operators.

Ottawa is spending $27 million on advanced new X-ray equipment to scan carry-on bags at Canada's major airports.

MONCTON, NB - For thousands of Greater Monctonians, last night is one that they will remember for many years to come. The Olympic torch was welcomed amid huge fan-fare in the hub city.

Police in west Texas shot dead a Fredericton man who was in a wheelchair outside a motel last Friday.

SAINT JOHN, NB - The Olympic torch relay continues to roll through New Brunswick today and anticipation is growing in Saint John where the flame will arrive tonight.

The male driver of a white, four-door Grand Prix was taken into RCMP custody Monday, as the police force began its investigation into a two-vehicle accident in the eastbound lane of the Trans-Canada Highway.

The City of Fredericton will save nearly $50,000 a year if the deal to sell NB Power to Hydro-Quebec goes through, says an official at city hall.

A Fredericton man who touched the genitals of three 12-year-old children was sentenced Monday to nine months in jail.

ADI Group Inc. will remain a Fredericton-based company when it merges with a much larger engineering firm based in Ontario, says ADI president Paul Morrison.

A police shooting in Texas that claimed the life of a Fredericton man is being investigated by the Texas Rangers.

A giant of New Brunswick sport and the pride of Shediac made his way to centre stage once more on Monday.

A new public opinion poll shows 60 per cent of New Brunswickers are against the proposed sale of most of NB Power to Hydro-Québec.

The gap between the rich and the poor is widening in New Brunswick.

NB Power faces a $10-billion bill to replace its fleet of aging fossil fuel power plants, according to NB Power documents obtained by the Telegraph-Journal.

The bad guys made off with the dough. No weapons were involved and there were no threats of violence, but a couple of hungry thieves snatched $60 worth of New England brand pizza from the hands of a Capital Deliveries driver last week.

SAINT JOHN, NB - The residents of Saint John are in lock-step with Common Council when it comes to their top concern. The findings from the Ispos-Reid 2009 citizen's survey were discussed around the horse shoe last night.

SAINT JOHN, NB - A detailed report delivered to Common Council last night clearly stated that a cut to fire protection services would cost property owners more when it comes to insurance premiums.

The Liberal government is running into stiff opposition to its plan to sell NB Power, according to a new Leger Marketing poll.

Residents of a subdivision in Beaver Dam, N.B., say they want the province to step in and fix their sewage system while the standoff continues between the government and the owner of the waste treatment system.

A 29-year-old man from the Esgenoopetitj First Nation in northeastern New Brunswick has been given two weeks to consult a lawyer before entering a plea on sexual assault charges.

SAINT JOHN - More than one hundred judges and lawyers congregated at the Lily Lake Pavilion in Saint John on Monday afternoon for a high-profile fundraiser.

SUSSEX - The general manager of the potash mine near Sussex says it could be awhile before the details surrounding the death of a 56-year-old Penobsquis man are available.

PENOBSQUIS, NB - An accident at the Sussex area potash mine has claimed the life of a 56-year-old Penobsquis Man. Few details are being released but the accident happened underground Saturday around 3:00pm.

MONCTON, NB - The Olympic torch will make its way to New Brunswick today, crossing the Confederation Bridge after spending the weekend on P.E.I.

BOUCTOUCHE, NB - A head-on collision on Highway 11 between Richibucto and Bouctouche, has claimed the life of an 18-year-old man. RCMP say the crash early Sunday involved a tractor-trailer and a car.

Moncton, N.B. - It appears the City of Moncton has weathered the global recession well. With a record $34-million worth of building permits issued last month, city officials say construction activity remains strong.

Sackville now has a set of guidelines in place for future wind power development in the community.

The town of Sackville has been found not guilty of violating New Brunswick's Clean Environment Act.

Local residents are invited to catch the Olympic spirit next week as the much-anticipated torch relay rolls through town.

Sackville residents have played a key role in setting out a vision for their community. Mount Allison University professor Michael Fox, who has been developing the town's five-year strategic plan with his community planning students over the past few months, said the greatest strength of the proposed plan lies with the community consultation that has taken place since May.

The sounds of Christmas music will ring out once again this year at the annual Christmas at Home concert, set for this Saturday, Nov.