Americans favor limited U.S. role in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Most Americans want U.S. troops out of Afghanistan and oppose a significant long-term commitment to support that nation's economy and security, a Reuters/Ipsos poll showed on Friday. Full Article
China says dissident may apply to study in U.S.
BEIJING (Reuters) - China said on Friday that blind dissident Chen Guangcheng could apply to study abroad, a move praised by U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and suggesting an end may be near to a diplomatic standoff between Beijing and Washington. Full Article
U.S. jobs data sends TSX to 2012 low
TORONTO (Reuters) - Canada's resource-heavy main stock index tumbled to a 2012 low on Friday as energy and financial shares sank after data showed slower U.S. job creation and a euro zone economy on the edge of another recession. Full Article
Canada pitches the penny, wants charities to gain
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (Reuters) - Canada minted its final one-cent coin on Friday and urged people to donate the little copper-covered coins to charity rather than let them go to waste. Full Article