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Clashes break out in Syria hours after ceasefire implemented

A ceasefire brokered by Russia and Turkey went into effect in war-ravaged Syria at midnight local time, a potential breakthrough threatened just two hours later by clashes between rebels and government forces. Six years of fighting have left more than a quarter-million people dead and triggered a refugee crisis across Europe. More Dec 29 video

• Turkey and Russia are debating a Syria-wide ceasefire — but no Syrians are at the table Dec 28
• Evacuation of Aleppo resumes, last hospital patients removed Dec 21 video
• 'Aleppo is back,' Syrian TV declares after army completely retakes city from rebels Dec 22
• 3,000 people evacuated from eastern Aleppo so far as fragile ceasefire holds Dec 15 video

How many calories in that fast-food meal? Ontario menu labelling legislation takes effect Jan. 1

Restaurant-goers in Ontario are going to notice a little extra something on some menus as of Jan. 1: calorie counts. More Dec 29 read comments video

• Watch Ontario menu labelling law takes effect Jan. 1 2:03
• Food menu calorie counts dangerous for people with eating disorders, experts warn Dec 29
• New Calorie counts in chain restaurant menus criticized 5:00 AM ET

Moscow vows retaliation over sanctions by Obama administration 'losers'

The United States struck back Thursday at Russia for hacking the U.S. presidential campaign with a sweeping set of punishments targeting Russia's spy agencies and diplomats. More Dec 29 read comments

• Russia's U.S. election hacking included phishing emails and fake online personas, report alleges Dec 29
• Analysis More than just hacks: Russia's 'hybrid warfare' has been targeting western Europe for months Dec 16

Canadian sisters accused of blackmailing Nigerian businessman apologize for their website in video

Two Canadian sisters who have reportedly been detained in Nigeria after being accused of trying to blackmail a prominent businessman have apologized for their website in a video posted online. More Dec 29