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Duncan, North Cowichan residents returning home after flood evacuation, big clean up begins
All of the south Vancouver Island residents forced from their homes by flooding have been allowed back, but now the big clean up begins.
Pope Benedict appoints new bishop for troubled Nova Scotia diocese
The bishop appointed to oversee a Nova Scotia diocese tainted by sex abuse allegations and child pornography charges says he recognizes it will take time to bring people back to the embattled church.
Former defence chief Hillier says Obama's message could be key to Afghan debate
Whether Canadian troops stay or leave Afghanistan could largely depend on the eloquence of U.S. President Barack Obama and his ability to rally western nations, says former chief of defence staff Rick Hillier.
Wife of former leader Stephane Dion lambastes Liberal party on Facebook
The outspoken wife of former Liberal leader Stephane Dion has some scathing criticism for the party and current leader Michael Ignatieff.
Parti Quebecois debate language, immigration, identity at weekend meeting
Parti Quebecois Leader Pauline Marois says the separatist provincial party will be tabling a bill next week that will seek to better define the values of Quebecers.
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Iran to hold large-scale air defence war games to protect nuclear facilities
Iran will begin large-scale air defence war games Sunday aimed at protecting its nuclear facilities from possible attack, a senior military commander said Saturday, reflecting the country's concern that Israel could make good on threats to strike militarily.
Italian police arrest 2 Pakistanis who allegedly paid for phones used in Mumbai attacks
Italian police on Saturday arrested a Pakistani father and son who allegedly spent just over $200 to set up a reliable and untraceable phone network that was used by the militants who carried out last year's terror attacks in Mumbai, India.
Pope assures archbishop Vatican is seeking closer relations with Anglicans
After offering a home in his church to disaffected Anglicans, Pope Benedict XVI assured the archbishop of Canterbury on Saturday that he is still committed to seeking closer relations between Catholics and Anglicans.
42 dead, 66 trapped underground in state-run coal mine explosion in northern China
A gas explosion tore through a state-run coal mine in northern China on Saturday, killing 42 people and leaving 66 others trapped underground as rescuers worked hastily to save them.
Damage estimate in the millions as Sask. concrete business goes up in flames
Damage is likely in the millions after an overnight fire consumed a concrete business in a Saskatoon industrial park.
Police make fourth arrest in home-invasion death of Brampton man
A fourth person has been arrested in the home-invasion murder of a Brampton man earlier this month.
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May be targeted attack after 2 explosive devices detonate in parking lot: police
Residents of about 25 apartment units in northeast Calgary had to leave their homes after two explosive devices detonated in a parking lot between two buildings.
Charges are pending after RCMP discover alleged 'chop shop' on First Nation
RCMP in Alberta say after a lengthy investigation, they've busted an alleged "chop shop" on the Frog Lake First Nation, east of Edmonton.
Canadian soldiers push deeper into insurgent territory in Kandahar
Canadian soldiers are pushing deeper into insurgent-controlled areas southwest of Kandahar city as their commander awaits an expected NATO request that Canada take on greater responsibilities.
Military identifies woman killed in fiery crash as wife of N.S. naval officer
The military has identified a Nova Scotia woman who was killed Friday in a fiery collision between a sport utility vehicle and a military bus.
Russian president scolds ruling party over regional elections, urges it to reform
President Dmitry Medvedev of Russia chided officials in the ruling Kremlin-backed party with unprecedented bluntness on Saturday, saying they should stop trying to manipulate elections and learn to win fairly.
Sri Lanka to release remaining 136,000 Tamil war refugees after 6 months in detainment camps
Sri Lanka will release next month the remaining 136,000 Tamil refugees still in the squalid and overrun government camps where they've been detained since the country's civil war ended six months ago, a top official said Saturday.
Thousands of Spanish farmers protest low prices paid for their agricultural produce
Several thousand farmers protested the low prices Saturday they receive for their products, saying that commercial middlemen take too high a cut.
Thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews protest Intel plant's operating on the Sabbath in Jerusalem
Around 3,000 ultra-Orthodox Jews demonstrated Saturday outside an Intel plant in Jerusalem to protest its operating on the Jewish Sabbath, which they view as a desecration of the sanctity of the holy city.
Rocket hits wall of luxury Serena Hotel in Afghanistan's capital, wounding 2
A rocket hit outside the luxury Serena Hotel in Afghanistan's capital late Saturday, wounding two people, the Interior Ministry said.
Senator says investigators may reveal more troubling emails from alleged Fort Hood shooter
The government intercepted at least 18 emails between the alleged Fort Hood gunman and a radical Muslim cleric, and a key senator says there could be more communications that might have tipped off law enforcement or military officials.
Romanians to vote for president amid political crisis, economic slump
Romanians will vote in a presidential election Sunday that could resolve weeks of political crisis and unfreeze an international loan the country needs to emerge from a deep recession.
Prosecutors request life in prison for American suspect at Italy murder trial
Prosecutors on Saturday requested life in prison for an American student and her ex-boyfriend accused in the fatal stabbing of her British roommate during a drug-fueled sex game - charges the U.S. woman dismissed as "pure fantasy."
Chavez defends Carlos the Jackal, calls imprisoned Venezuelan Â’revolutionary fighterÂ’
Hugo Chavez has defended the alleged terrorist mastermind Carlos the Jackal, saying the Venezuelan imprisoned in France was an important "revolutionary fighter" who supported the cause of the Palestinians.
Search for missing solo N.S. sailor stretches from south of Halifax to Bermuda
The sister of a missing Nova Scotia sailor continued to hold out hope Saturday as several planes swept a large swath of sea along the eastern seaboard in the ongoing search for the solo yachtsman.
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