Myanmar accepts more US help for cyclone survivors
Myanmar agreed to accept more American aid, officials said Tuesday, opening the door for what could be a massive relief operation as the UN warned that less than a quarter of victims' needs are being met 10 days after the devastating cyclone struck.
Rescuers dig for thousands buried in China quake
Rescue workers dug through schools and homes turned into rubble by China's worst earthquake in three decades to reach thousands of victims trapped beneath slabs of concrete, as the death toll of 10,000 appeared certain to rise on Tuesday.
Hundreds of central Florida homes evacuated as wildfires burn
Dry, windy weather fueled several wildfires on Florida's central Atlantic coast Monday, destroying about 50 homes and driving hundreds of residents away as the governor declared a state of emergency.
Some N.L. sealers say they've been getting threatening phone calls
A number of Newfoundland sealers say they have recently received threatening phone calls because of their participation in the hunt.
Sharif party ministers offer resignations from Pakistan cabinet, shaking coalition
An official from the party of ex-premier Nawaz Sharif says its ministers have submitted their resignations from Pakistan's cabinet.
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Clashes, air strikes kill 12 militants in Afghanistan; 17 children wounded in blast
led coalition forces called in air strikes against the Taliban, killing a dozen militants during fighting in southern Afghanistan that has displaced many families, officials said Tuesday.
China says quake death toll from Sichuan earthquake has risen to almost 12,000
A Chinese disaster relief official says the death toll has risen to nearly 12,000 following a massive earthquake that struck the country.
Bush tells Israeli media peace does not depend on Olmert
U.S. President George W. Bush says the Israeli-Palestinian peace process does not depend on Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert.
Kentucky lawyer wants Pope Benedict to testify on clergy sex abuse
A Kentucky lawyer wants Pope Benedict to testify in connection with a clergy sex-abuse lawsuit.
Lebanese army announces troops will use force if needed to impose law and order
The Lebanese army has announced that troops will use force if needed to impose law and order in the country.
High gasoline prices spawning songs, signs, symbolic acts
Americans facing rising gasoline and diesel prices are cycling about, saddling up, singing out and, sometimes, going to extremes.
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ADQ candidates get pounded in byelections as PQ and Liberals keep seats
Mario Dumont's hopes of success for his Action democratique du Quebec in three byelections were obliterated Monday as his candidates were all crushed and the party lost massive support from last year's general election.
More Attawapiskat residents evacuated as flood threat continues
Residents are still being flown out of the northern Ontario First Nation community of Attawapiskat because of the threat of flooding.
N.S. justice minister to issue response to jail safety compliance orders
Nova Scotia Justice Minister Cecil Clarke will respond Tuesday to a list of 14 Labour Department safety compliance orders for a Halifax-area jail.
New Democrats to vote against Nova Scotia budget later this week
In a move signalled for weeks, Nova Scotia's NDP came out against the minority Conservative government's budget on Monday, saying it's "out of touch" with the concerns of Nova Scotians.
Dozens die after a ferry capsizes in storm in Bangladesh
Officials say at least 36 people have died after a ferry capsized in a storm in northern Bangladesh.
Edmonton police chief says he's outraged by two group attacks on officers
Edmonton police Chief Mike Boyd says he's putting people on notice that the city won't tolerate anyone swarming or mugging officers.
Dion says Tories lack policies to prepare Canadians for 21st century
Liberal Leader Stephane Dion blasted the Conservative government on Monday night for not preparing Canadians for 21st-century issues such as rising fuel prices, pollution and poverty.
Canadian Save the Children worker reports success helping people in Myanmar
A Canadian aid worker in Myanmar is reporting some success in getting aid to storm-ravaged people in that southeast Asian country, but Andrew Kirkwood adds that private business within the country is pitching in too.
U.S. drops charges against '20th hijacker' facing Guantanamo trial
The Pentagon is dropping charges against a Saudi at Guantanamo who was supposed to have been the "20th hijacker" in the Sept. 11 attacks.
Head of Taser International tells Vancouver inquiry stun guns not risk free
Tasers are not risk free, are designed to incapacitate and the term "non-lethal" does not mean safe, the chairman of Taser International told an inquiry into use of the weapon Monday.
Obama gets ready for White House run as Clinton focuses on nomination
Hillary Clinton may be focused on the final six contests of the Democratic race but front-runner Barack Obama is already moving on.
Opposition questions rigour of security vetting for cabinet nominees
Any security concerns about Maxime Bernier's former girlfriend wouldn't have come up during his background check because the foreign affairs minister apparently began seeing Julie Couillard after being scrutinized.
Fighting rages on in Tripoli, but Lebanon's capital is calm
Fighting between pro-and anti-government factions jumped to Lebanon's north Monday, but a grim calm hung over the nearly empty streets of Beirut, a capital crippled by roadblocks, suspicion and fear.
Harper unveils broad outline of defence strategy; critics pounce on lack of detail
Prime Minister Stephen Harper unveiled his government's plan to spend $30 billion on the military, in a long-term vision statement that was swiftly criticized Monday for being behind schedule and scant on detail.
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