Last updated: Thursday, March 18, 2010 | 6:03 AM ET
- Red Cross tsunami workers abused: report
- Some construction workers hired by the Canadian Red Cross to help rebuild communities following the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami were left stranded and never paid for their work, according to an investigation by Radio-Canada. more »
- Canada-Russia Arctic tensions rise
- Fresh tensions between Canada and Russia emerge after Russian President Dmitry Medvedev tells a session of his Security Council that his country must be prepared to defend its claims to Arctic mineral riches. more »
- Clinton in Russia for Mideast talks
- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton arrives in Russia for international talks on two major issues — the flagging Middle East peace process and arms control. more »
- Irish cardinal apologizes for hiding abuse
- Ireland's senior Catholic Church cardinal has offered an apology for his handling of a case involving an abusive priest decades ago. more »
- Haim's death leads to arrest: report
- An arrest has been made in connection with the California investigation into the death of Canadian-born actor Corey Haim, according to a CNN.com report. more »
- Sandbags filled as Red River rises
- Volunteers in North Dakota filled thousands of sandbags on Tuesday in the hopes of avoiding some of the damage from the fast-rising waters of the Red River. more »
- Former Vienna Boys' Choir members allege abuse
- The Vienna Boys' Choir said Wednesday it has heard from eight possible abuse victims following an initial report of allegations last week. more »
- Gays, lesbians excluded from U.S. trials: MDs
- Some medical studies exclude participants based on their sexual orientation, U.S. cancer researchers say. more »
- Thai protesters vow to keep pushing PM
- Thai protesters who doused the prime minister's office and home in donated blood say they will keep pressuring the embattled leader to hold new elections, even as the number of demonstrators dwindles. more »
More World News from Canadian Press
- Kilts, green body paint decorate NYC as marchers worldwide parade for St. Patrick
- Chicago man accused of scouting Mumbai before attack expected to plead guilty
- Thai anti-government protesters to wage "class war" after 4 days of demonstrations
- Clinton joins top diplomats for talks on Mideast peace, separate arms talks with Russia
- Crowded bus plunges into Nepal river, leaving 13 dead, many missing
- Attorney General: Jurors convict member of Texas polygamist group of child sexual assault
- 8 killed in Tajikistan avalanche as spring weather begins to melt heavy snowfall
- Report: Former top North Korean official executed for botched currency reform
- As lake created by massive landslide grows, thousands in Pakistan fear lives will wash away
- Filipino tourist held in Australian custody for 5 days after officials mistake tea for drugs
Oddities from Canadian Press
- Man found with stolen property after hailing police cruiser with middle finger
- US man finds cold intruder in bed with him, holds him at bay with bat for police
- Ode to Becks: Britain's poet laureate laments David Beckham's Achilles tendon
- Plane makes emergency landing on SC beach, killing jogger who never knew what hit him
- World's shortest man, He Pingping of China, dies in Italy; fell ill at TV rehearsal
- When horses fly: Helicopter rescues horse stranded nearly 5 days on US sandbar
- Staten Island Ferry worker suspended over shamrock flap; says he just wanted to spread cheer
- Expensive piece of dung: Swiss designer creates watch made from fossilized dinosaur droppings
- Would-be Regina car thieves steal vehicle with owner clinging to hood
- Lawsuit settlement means no more perfume, aftershave or other scents for Detroit city workers
