Canada offers Disaster Assistance Response Team after Myanmar cyclone
Canada has offered its military Disaster Assistance Response Team to help aid efforts following the cyclone that devastated Myanmar.
UN suspending aid ships to Myanmar after junta seizes material
The UN says it is suspending further aid shipments to Myanmar because it is being seized by the ruling military junta.
US military denies Iraq report of al-Qaida arrest
The U.S. military on Friday denied Iraqi government claims that the leader of "al-Qaida in Iraq" was captured and said a man with a similar name had been arrested in the northern city of Mosul.
Russian tanks take part in Red Square parade for 1st time since Soviet collapse
Missiles, tanks and other heavy weaponry rolled through Moscow's Red Square in the annual Victory Day parade Friday, reviving a tradition of the Soviet era and demonstrating Russia's growing military confidence.
Shiite gunmen seize control of Beirut neighbourhoods, 11 killed
Shiite opposition gunmen seized control of several Beirut neighbourhoods from Sunni foes loyal to the U.S.-backed government on Friday, in street battles that left 11 dead, security officials said.
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Canada has stood by Israel and will continue to do so, Harper says
The Canadian government has consistently stood by Israel - even when it wasn't popular to do so - and will continue to support the Jewish community in the future, Prime Minister Stephen Harper said Thursday night at an event to commemorate Israel's 60th anniversary.
Beijing to heighten transportation security for Olympics this summer
Passengers riding the subway and major bus routes in Beijing will undergo strict security checks starting at the end of June ahead of the Olympics, police said Friday.
Police fortify Mogadishu HQ after rebel raid in heart of Somali capital
Somali police are fortifying their headquarters in Mongadishu after Islamic insurgents attacked the facility in the heart of capital on Thursday.
Obama picking up Democratic 'superdelegates' in New Jersey, Oregon
The movement of so-called superdelegates to Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama continues to gain steam.
Toronto-based team still awaiting visas to get into cyclone-ravaged Myanmar
A member of a Toronto-based rapid response team says he is frustrated the team has been unable to secure visas to get into cyclone-ravaged Myanmar - and the UN's decision today to suspend aid shipments will affect his group's backup plan.
Privacy laws allow disclosure of health information, privacy commissioners say
Two of Canada's privacy commissions have issued a statement stating personal health information can be disclosed in emergency situations.
Choice of health treatment in advance of illness under proposed N.S. law
Nova Scotians will have the opportunity to determine the course of their personal care in advance of illness under proposed legislation introduced by the Conservative government.
Jobless rate rises to 6.1 per cent in April as job seekers increase
The Canadian economy continues to add workers in the face of an economic slowdown, creating 19,200 new jobs in April after a slightly smaller gain the previous month.
Oldest gorilla in captivity turns 55 at Dallas Zoo
A gorilla recognized as the world's oldest in captivity has celebrated her 55th birthday by munching down a four-layer frozen fruit cake and banana leaf wrapped treats.
Villagers in India kill leopard after park staff fail to catch it, says forest official
A forest official says irate villagers in north India chased, shot and burned a four-year-old leopard after it strayed into their area from a nearby tiger reserve.
Aid group says NKoreans dying of starvation, warns of massive famine
North Koreans are dying because of food shortages in rural areas, and a massive famine is just a matter of time, a South Korean aid group said Friday.
Sri Lanka: military says it captures northern town, kills 15 Tamil rebels
Sri Lanka's military announced the capture of a small town in the north after fighting Friday that killed 15 Tamil Tiger rebels and two soldiers, calling it an important step in dismantling guerrilla strongholds in the area.
Body of Canadian medic returns Friday from Afghanistan
Paramedics and the family of the latest Canadian soldier to die in Afghanistan will gather at CFB Trenton on Friday afternoon.
Federal government confirms decision to reject foreign takeover of Radarsat
The federal government has confirmed its decision to block a controversial foreign takeover of part of Canada's premier space technology firm, saying the proposed deal would not benefit the country.
Family of woman who died after airport arrest sues city of Phoenix
The family of a New York woman who died in police custody at the Phoenix airport sued the city Thursday, accusing officers of using excessive force and contributing to her death.
Obama accuses McCain of 'losing his bearings'
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama said Thursday that Republican John McCain was "losing his bearings" for repeatedly suggesting the Islamic terrorist group Hamas preferred Obama for president.
B.C. couple injured in Egyptian bus crash arrives back in Canada
The B.C. couple severely injured in a fiery bus crash in Egypt while on their honeymoon have returned to Canada.
NY governor vows to examine undercover police procedures after shooting death
New York Gov. David Paterson pledged to examine undercover police conduct, a day after more than 200 people were arrested protesting the acquittal of three detectives involved in the shooting death of an unarmed man.
Bolivia's Morales agrees to stand for election in proposed recall vote
President Evo Morales has agreed to stand for election in a nationwide recall vote, gambling that Bolivians will re-elect him after just two years in office.
Clinton says Obama's support among working, white Americans has diminished
Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton said Barack Obama's support among working, white Americans has diminished. Her fresh comments about race dogged her Thursday as she pressed on with her struggling candidacy.
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