CAW, GM reach tentative contract deal The Canadian Auto Workers union confirmed Thursday it has reached a tentative contract deal with General Motors. Thu, 15 May 2008 10:27:32 EDT

Flames devoured crab vessel, rescuing skipper says A fire that destroyed a crab vessel off Newfoundland's northeast coast Wednesday night raced through the longliner in minutes, the skipper of the rescuing vessel says. Thu, 15 May 2008 10:19:03 EDT

Bush highlights bond between U.S., Israel in speech America's support for Israel and its right to self-defence is unshakeable, U.S. President George W. Bush told the Mideast country's parliament on Thursday. Thu, 15 May 2008 10:18:22 EDT

Ont. minister wants deadline to resolve Caledonia dispute Ontario Aboriginal Affairs Minister Michael Bryant says Ottawa needs to take decisive action resolving the outstanding land claims in Caledonia. Thu, 15 May 2008 09:21:58 EDT

Burma approves pro-military constitution in referendum Voters in Burma have approved a pro-military constitution in a nationwide referendum, an election held as the southeast Asian country struggled to cope with the aftermath of a deadly cyclone. Thu, 15 May 2008 07:53:40 EDT

50,000 feared dead as China appeals for rescue equipment China issued an appeal for heavy machinery Thursday, as rescuers dug for survivors and bodies near the epicentre of the massive earthquake that struck the country three days ago. Thu, 15 May 2008 07:53:37 EDT

Female suicide bomber kills 15 at crowded Afghan market A suicidebomber with explosives hidden under her burka killed 15 people and wounded 22 others in a crowded market in southwestern Afghanistan, a provincial official said Thursday. Thu, 15 May 2008 06:28:52 EDT

Edwards backs Obama for U.S. presidency John Edwards endorsed his former rival Barack Obama's bid for the U.S. presidency on Wednesday, saying it's time for the members of his party to "come together as Democrats." Thu, 15 May 2008 00:20:07 EDT

No uniformity of Taser use by B.C. police, inquiry told Police forces in B.C. all have their own policies on Taser use and it will be hard to develop a uniform policy for all of them to follow, the Braidwood Taser inquiry in Vancouver heard Wednesday. Wed, 14 May 2008 22:28:59 EDT

53 ducks die at Saskatchewan oil patch facility More than 50 ducks are dead after coming into contact with oily water at an industrial site in west-central Saskatchewan, the province says. Wed, 14 May 2008 19:20:42 EDT

Librarian pleads guilty to blockbuster fraud The former head of a rural Saskatchewan library system has pleaded guilty to fraud - about $500,000 worth, according to the Crown. Wed, 14 May 2008 17:55:32 EDT

U.S. lists polar bears as threatened species The U.S. government has decided to list polar bears as a threatened species under its Endangered Species Act - a decision lauded by wildlife groups, but that could deal a severe blow to the lucrative sport hunt in Canada's North. Wed, 14 May 2008 17:44:39 EDT

Helicopter in fatal B.C. crash had no black box, investigator says Eyewitness reports may be the only hope of determining the events that led to the fatal crash of a helicopter in Cranbrook, B.C., a senior investigator with the Transportation Safety Board said Wednesday. Wed, 14 May 2008 15:20:44 EDT

Ex-CFLer Trevis Smith loses appeal Former Canadian Football League player Trevis Smith has lost his appeal of his aggravated sexual assault convictions. Wed, 14 May 2008 12:58:03 EDT

Discovery of HPV in male oral cancers leads to vaccination call There's growing evidence that the virus that causes cervical cancer in women is also linked to cancers in men, leading some health professionals to call for an HPV vaccination program for boys. Wed, 14 May 2008 11:40:25 EDT

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