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France, London hit by 24-hour strikes: Commuters in France and London face major delays on public transit as workers in both countries stage 24-hour strikes.
Qur'an burning plan a 'concern': White House: The Obama administration joins the U.S. State Department and Gen. David Petraeus in denouncing a plan by a Florida pastor to burn copies of the Qur'an on Sept. 11.
Blast kills 17 at Pakistani police compound: A car bomb rips through a police compound in a northwestern Pakistani city, killing 14 women and children and three officers.

Autopsy confirms body is Orangeville woman: An autopsy has confirmed that the human remains found near Orangeville, Ont., on the weekend are those of Sonia Varaschin.
Quebec minister Claude Bchard dies: Quebec cabinet minister Claude Bchard has died after a public battle with cancer.
Tories target human trafficking in campaign: The federal government is partnering with Crime Stoppers to enlist the Canadian public's help in detecting and reporting signs of potential human trafficking.

Tories target human trafficking in campaign: The federal government is partnering with Crime Stoppers to enlist the Canadian public's help in detecting and reporting signs of potential human trafficking.
NDP's Thibeault to switch gun registry vote: NDP MP Glenn Thibeault says he will switch his vote to oppose a Tory backbencher's bill to repeal the federal long-gun registry.
Quebec minister Claude Bchard dies: Quebec cabinet minister Claude Bchard has died after a public battle with cancer.

CT tests in pregnancy don't raise kids' cancer risk: CT scans and other nuclear medicine diagnostic tests during a woman's pregnancy do not increase her baby's risk of cancer, new data suggest.
Vitamins' impact on colon cancer minimal: study: Taking multivitamins for colon cancer during and after surgery and chemotherapy does not significantly reduce the risk of recurrence or extend survival, a new study finds.
Non-stick chemicals linked to high cholesterol in kids: The chemicals contained in non-stick cookware and waterproof fabrics may be linked to elevated levels of cholesterol in children and teenagers, new research shows.

The XX wins U.K.'s Mercury music prize: The XX won the U.K.'s Mercury Prize on Tuesday night for the rock group's self-titled debut album.
Emma Donoghue on Booker Prize short list: Emma Donoghue, a Dublin-born writer now based in London, Ont., is among six authors shortlisted Tuesday for the prestigious Man Booker Prize for English-language literature.
Godard to skip gala for honorary Oscar: Jean-Luc Godard, the French new wave film director known for films such as Breathless and Weekend, will be a no-show at his Oscar presentation this November.

Oil industry lowballs bird deaths: study: A new study says birds are likely dying in Alberta oilsands tailings ponds at a rate that is at least 30 times higher than that suggested by the oil industry.
Climate change tied to bee pollination decline: A 17-year study in a pristine mountain environment has found a 50 per cent decline in bee pollination, and suggests climate change may be to blame.
Electric car ends coast-to-coast trip: A 21-year-old engineering student is claiming to be the first person to cross mainland Canada in an electric car.

Bank of Canada rate hike seen before pause: The Bank of Canada should boost interest rates one more time on Wednesday and then could leave rates alone for as long as a year, according to many economists.
Group RESPs: reading the fine print: Group RESPs charge heavy penalties for early withdrawal something that has led to a push for clearer disclosure of the plans' risks, costs and benefits.
New Casey's suitor trumps Couche-Tard's bid: Casey's General Stores has urged shareholders to reject the long-standing offer from Canada's Alimentation Couche-Tard, and said it was reviewing a higher bid from another suitor.

Higher education yields higher earnings: StatsCan: A new report by Statistics Canada goes a long way to reinforcing the oft-heard message that a higher education opens the doors to better employment and economic opportunities.
Green tea antioxidant claims misleading: FDA: U.S. health regulators have issued warnings to the makers of Canada Dry ginger ale and Lipton tea for making unsubstantiated nutritional claims about their green tea-flavoured beverages.
Food crisis claims disputed by UN agency: The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization is downplaying fears of a global food crisis despite rioting and protests over the rising cost of food.

Class to die for: Course at U of Baltimore is real thriller, call it Zombies 101
Police arrest man who scaled skyscraper in San Francisco, unfurled American flag at the top
Philadelphia's Naked Bike Ride participants bare all to promote cleaner air

Wells powers Jays over Rangers: Four home runs, including two from Vernon Wells, gave the Toronto Blue Jays an 8-5 win over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night.
Canada wins friendly over Honduras in Montreal: Josh Simpson and Kevin McKenna scored in the first half as Canada ended an eight-game winless run with a rain-interrupted 2-1 victory over Honduras in a friendly match Tuesday night at Saputo Stadium in Montreal.
Venus Williams lone American left at U.S. Open: Venus Williams is back in a Grand Slam semifinal. The year will end without an American man being able to make the same claim.