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August 25, 2004

Astronomers announce the discovery of a third Extrasolar Planet orbiting Mu Arae . The planet may be the first rocky world detected orbiting a Star other than the Sun .

The Bank Of Canada rolls out a new $20 Bill , the latest piece of paper Money to be given new anti- Counterfeiting technology and a facelift. (CBC)

Sir Mark Thatcher , son of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher , is arrested at his home in Cape Town , South Africa , on charges related to his alleged involvement in an attempted Coup in Equatorial Guinea . He is later released on bail, and is to return to court on November 25 . (BBC) Meanwhile, his "distressed" mother returns from holiday in the US. (Guardian/Reuters) (AP)

Welsh Nationalist MP Adam Price announces his intention to Impeach Prime Minister Tony Blair , with the support of other Welsh and Scottish nationalist MPs. (BBC) (icWales)

Police in Toronto shoot and kill a man holding a woman hostage outside Union Station . (CBC) Timeline (Toronto Star)

Machine Guns and Explosives are found in a Van in Montreal . Police look for links to Organized Crime . (Toronto Star)