Top 5 at 5: Mon., May 9

Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani says claims by U.S. officials that his country's intelligence service was incompetent or complicit with al-Qaeda are 'absurd.' (Charles Platiau/Reuters)

1. Pakistan denies bin Laden complicity

Pakistan's prime minister has rejected allegations that officials in his country were complicit in harbouring Osama bin Laden after the United States questioned how the al-Qaeda leader could live undetected there for several years without some support.

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2. Public servant slams response to harassment claim

A Gatineau, Que., woman says she was wrongfully dismissed after complaining about continual sexual harassment at her federal government job.

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3. Flood threat prompts evacuations in Brandon

A mandatory evacuation began Monday for about 1,000 homes and businesses in Brandon due to the threat of severe flooding that has also sent Canadian troops to areas in western Manitoba.

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4. Search in Nevada for B.C. man resumes

Rescue crews in Nevada are searching for a B.C. man who has been missing since he and his wife got stuck on a remote logging road en route to Las Vegas seven weeks ago.

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5. Liberal caucus to recommend new leader next week

The diminished Liberal caucus will deliberate Wednesday over the rules to replace Michael Ignatieff and will likely recommend his interim replacement at another meeting next week.

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