Last updated: Monday, November 23, 2009 | 8:19 AM ET
- 104 dead in China coal mine blast
- The death toll from a Saturday mine explosion in China is now up to at least 104, and grieving family members on Monday demanded answers from officials. more »
- Flood-hit N. England residents return home
- Residents of flood-battered northern England are struggling back to work, school and homes after swollen rivers inundated roads and caused several bridges to collapse. more »
- 21 abducted, killed in Philippines
- The Philippine army said 21 people who were taken hostage in the volatile southern part of the country have been found dead. The victims are reported to have been taken when they tried to file election nomination papers. more »
- Separatists kill 5 soldiers in India
- Separatist rebels ambushed a paramilitary vehicle Monday killing five soldiers in India's insurgency-wracked northeastern state of Manipur, an army official said. more »
- Search for missing N.S. sailor scaled back
- An aerial search has been called off for a Halifax sailor who was caught in a severe storm in the Atlantic Ocean. more »
- U.S. health-care bill clears Senate hurdle
- Democrats united Saturday night to narrowly push historic health-care legislation past a key U.S. Senate hurdle over the opposition of Republicans eager to inflict a punishing defeat on President Barack Obama. more »
- Indonesian ferry sinks in storm
- Rescuers saved more than 240 people aboard an Indonesian passenger ferry that sank Sunday in rough waters off Sumatra island, but at least 29 people have died, officials said. more »
- Iranian forces practise defending nuke sites
- Iran on Sunday began large-scale air defence war games aimed at protecting the country's nuclear facilities against any possible attack, state television reported. more »
- Teen shot 11 times by N.Y. police
- New York City's medical examiner's office says a teenager killed by police following a chase was shot 11 times. more »
More World News from Canadian Press
- Rescuers find female survivor at sea, 25 hours after Indonesian ferry sank; 29 dead
- French navy ship arrives in St Petersburg; Russia eyes possible purchase as neighbours tremble
- Astronaut suit problem delays spacewalk No. 3; father of new baby girl to head back outside
- Khmer Rouge prison chief's trial enters final stage at U.N.-backed tribunal in Cambodia
- Miners' families demand answers in China mine explosion that killed at least 104
- Formerly conjoined Bangladeshi twins leave intensive care, adjusting well following separation
- Residents of England's flood-hit Lake District to be allowed back homes as cleanup begins
- 21 killed after abduction on way to file election papers in southern Philippines
- Canada's counter-insurgency experiment get blessing from top general
- Afghan prison transfers halted more than once over safety concerns, general says
Oddities from Canadian Press
- Hugs, not harassment: Facebook groups slam day of violence against redheads
- Tourism website includes Toronto museum addition on ugly buildings list
- Florence museum: lost Galileo relics, a tooth and 2 of astronomer's fingers, found again
- Senator: Postal Service to allow volunteers in Alaska town to write 'Dear Santa' responses
- Authorities say man who fastened lizards to chest caught at Los Angeles airport customs
- Overweight students at university in US told to take fitness class or risk diplomas
- Volunteers in US state strive to save Santa letter service after Postal Service puts it on ice
- Dry run for World Laughter Games planned for Toronto on Saturday
- Turkey that challenged US highway traffic and taunted toll collectors is captured
- Anatomical art once owned by Ben Franklin go on display at Philadelphia hospital
