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Haiti cholera deaths over 500: A cholera outbreak in Haiti has killed more than 500 people as relief agencies struggle to cope with the impact of Hurricane Tomas, the World Health Organization says.
Burma polls close: Polls have closed in Burma's first election in two decades, a vote widely expected to be won by a party backed by the country's military junta.
Pope met by gay protesters in Spain: About 200 people protest against Pope Benedict XVI's visit to Barcelona by jeering and staging a gay "kiss-in."

'Masked man' may have used fake ID: lawyer: The lawyer for a young Asian passenger who boarded an Air Canada plane disguised as an elderly Caucasian man says his client may have used a fake passport.
Canada's Afghan mission might be extended: Canada is considering a proposal that would keep Canadian troops in Afghanistan until 2014 in a non-combat, training role, The Canadian Press has learned.
U.S. Steel locks out Hamilton workers: U.S. Steel has locked out 900 employees at its plant in Hamilton, Ont., according to local media.

Canada's Afghan mission might be extended: Canada is considering a proposal that would keep Canadian troops in Afghanistan until 2014 in a non-combat, training role, The Canadian Press has learned.
Jean begins UN job for Haiti on Monday: Former governor general Michalle Jean is set to begin her new duties with the United Nations.
'Masked man' may have used fake ID: lawyer: The lawyer for a young Asian passenger who boarded an Air Canada plane disguised as an elderly Caucasian man says his client may have used a fake passport.

New blood thinner easier to use: People with a heart rhythm problem could be treated with a drug that is safer and easier-to-use than warfarin, the drug currently used to treat the condition.
Blood created from human skin: Human blood has been made from human skin in a groundbreaking experiment at a Canadian university.
Looking old may not reflect poor health: study: Doctors often assume that people who look older than they actually are are likely in poor health, but it isn't always true, according to a study that tested the effect.

Supporters party for artist Ai Weiwei: A few hundred supporters of Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei show up at the site of his soon-to-be-razed studio in Shanghai in a peaceful demonstration.
U.K. museum seeks aid for Dickens manuscripts: The Victoria and Alberta Museum in London says it needs $40,480 to help preserve the original manuscripts of three novels by Charles Dickens.
U.S. actors unions in tentative deal with studios: Negotiators for two U.S. film industry unions have agreed to a proposed contract from Hollywood movie and television studios that would eliminate the threat of an actors strike for at least three years.

Ice Age ecosystem uncovered in Colorado: Scientists say an excavation site in western Colorado is revealing an entire Ice Age ecosystem.
Blood created from human skin: Human blood has been made from human skin in a groundbreaking experiment at a Canadian university.
Martha Stewart in Manitoba to spot polar bears: Style icon Martha Stewart is visiting Wapusk National Park near Churchill, Man., to learn about polar bears.

Harper wants G20 focus on deficits, trade: Prime Minister Stephen Harper warned G20 leaders Friday not to let the struggling global recovery distract them from cutting budget deficits and trade imbalances.
Loonie closes just below parity: The Canadian dollar closes just below parity with the U.S. dollar Friday, after see-sawing above and below that level through the day.
U.S. Steel locks out Hamilton workers: U.S. Steel has locked out 900 employees at its plant in Hamilton, Ont., according to local media.

Cell tower radiation harmful to humans: study: A research report published in the journal Environmental Reviews draws some disturbing conclusions about the amount of radiation people are absorbing from cellphone towers and its effects on human health.
Internet TV challenges cable for viewers: American TV subscribers are ditching their cable companies at an ever faster rate in the past few months, and many of them aren't signing up with a satellite or phone competitor instead.
Canadian dollar hits parity again: The Canadian dollar has once again hit parity with its American counterpart.

US police: Be on the lookout for box that says 'METH' on it; deputy lost dog-training stash
Too fat for Afghanistan: NIreland lawmakers can't fit into flak jackets for trip to UK troops
Embarrassing Staines? UK town considers changing its awkward name to boost its fortunes

Oilers rally to shock 'Hawks again: Kurtis Foster and Sam Gagner scored in the third period as the Edmonton Oilers came back to win 2-1 for their second victory in Chicago in 10 days.
McEwen wins 1st Grand Slam of Curling title: Skip Mike McEwen of Brandon, Man., rode a strong start in Sunday's final of the World Cup of Curling to a 4-2 victory over Winnipeg's Jeff Stoughton in Windsor, Ont.
Bears best Bills without buzz in Toronto: Jay Cutler threw two TD passes to rally the Chicago Bears to an exciting 22-19 win over winless Buffalo at Rogers Centre as the Bills Toronto Series continued.