Iranian cleric says UK embassy staff face trial
TEHRAN (Reuters) - A senior Iranian cleric warned on Friday that detained British embassy staff would face trial for their alleged role in post-election unrest, and EU countries summoned Iranian envoys to protest against the detentions. Full Article
British troops expand major Afghan operation
SORKHDOZ, Afghanistan (Reuters) - Hundreds of British troops have seized key canal crossings in a Taliban stronghold in southern Afghanistan, military officials said on Friday, part of a new U.S.-led operation to wrest the initiative from insurgents. Full Article
Teck equity sale pushes TSX to higher close
TORONTO (Reuters) -Toronto's main stock index closed higher on Friday as Teck Resources Ltd's equity sale to China Investment Corp helped lift the resource-heavy market, but trading volumes were thin due to the Independence Day holiday in the United States. Full Article
Job security key issue in Air Canada labor talks
OTTAWA (Reuters) - Air Canada's biggest union may push for additional job security in labor talks with the debt-heavy airline and a federally appointed mediator on Friday, but it doesn't expect a quick resolution. Full Article
