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WikiLeaks: Mideast nations urged strike on Iran: Secret U.S. diplomatic cables obtained by WikiLeaks reveal distress among Mideast nations over Iran's nuclear program, with some leaders urging the U.S. to take military action.
WikiLeaks reveals undiplomatic U.S. critiques: A large batch of U.S. diplomatic messages obtained by WikiLeaks reveals frank and sometimes unflattering assessments of several world leaders.
WikiLeaks publication expected in waves: The latest batch of classified files assembled by WikiLeaks is expected to be unveiled over several days, and reports say diplomatic musings about Canadians having an inferiority complex will be published Thursday.

Canada's handling of Afghan child detainees queried: The Canadian Forces have for years arrested children suspected of working with the Taliban and have handed some of them over to an Afghan security unit accused of torture, CBC News has learned.
Actor Leslie Nielsen dies: Canadian actor Leslie Nielsen has died at age 84 in a Florida hospital from complications from pneumonia.
Toronto hit-and-run case aided by video: Toronto police say it's only a matter of time before they catch up with the driver wanted in a fatal hit-and-run that took place in the city's entertainment district early Saturday.

3 federal byelections stir emotions: Three federal byelections Monday will bring an end to five weeks of frenetic campaigning in Manitoba and Ontario.
Canada's handling of Afghan child detainees queried: The Canadian Forces have for years arrested children suspected of working with the Taliban and have handed some of them over to an Afghan security unit accused of torture, CBC News has learned.
Sun TV gets green light from CRTC: Sun TV News, Quebecor's all-news network, has been approved by Canada's broadcast regulator.

IV drug policy fails HIV patients: Red Cross: Spread of AIDS could be slowed if injection drug users were treated as patients not criminals, International Federation of the Red Cross says.
Stars switch off social media for AIDS cause: A host of celebrities including Alicia Keys, Lady Gaga and Justin Timberlake will temporarily sign off their social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter in support of an AIDS charity.
ER wait times focus of expert symposium: Health-care experts from across Canada and from Britain are meeting in Halifax to learn about strategies to reduce wait times, as concerns about long waits in emergency departments continue to make headlines.

Actor Leslie Nielsen dies: Canadian actor Leslie Nielsen has died at age 84 in a Florida hospital from complications from pneumonia.
Stars switch off social media for AIDS cause: A host of celebrities including Alicia Keys, Lady Gaga and Justin Timberlake will temporarily sign off their social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter in support of an AIDS charity.
Bolshoi Ballet to beam into world cinemas: The Bolshoi Ballet is beaming four of its performances, shot in high definition, into cinemas in 12 countries, including Canada.

B.C. scientists make colour-changing glass: B.C. researchers have discovered how to make glass films that reflect different wavelengths of light, creating brilliant iridescent colours and traditional transparent glass.
Hadron Collider detects 'Big Bang' matter: A phase of matter created moments after the Big Bang is thought to have been detected at the Large Hadron Collider.
Saturn's moon has atmosphere with oxygen: Saturn's second-largest moon, Rhea, has a thin atmosphere of oxygen and carbon dioxide, according to a new study.

Taseko mine concerns sent to RCMP: RCMP in Ottawa confirm that the Taseko Mines Ltd. issue has been referred to them.
Dollar falls most in more than a month: The Canadian dollar fell the most in more than a month Friday amid growing concern about the European debt crisis and tensions between North and South Korea.
GM share offering grows to $23.1B US: General Motors says the value of its initial offering of shares has grown to $23.1 billion US.

Gift cards grow in popularity: Only clothing beats gift cards on the list of products Canadians want this Christmas, according to Maritz Research Canada, with toys, booze and electronics falling behind.
Outdoor holiday lights pose fall risk: CSA: This is the weekend tens of thousands of Canadians climb ladders, hang from rooftops, and untangle strings of lights, which have been stuffed away for the past year.
GM share offering grows to $23.1B US: General Motors says the value of its initial offering of shares has grown to $23.1 billion US.

Pet-lover outrage halts proposed exhumations at Montana pet cemetery next to new hotel
Name my baby: Toronto mom-to-be lets Facebook users pick name of firstborn child
Police: Bank robbery suspect spotted, arrested after using public phone at Oregon station

Als repeat as Grey Cup champions: The Montreal Alouettes became the first CFL team to capture back-to-back Grey Cup titles in 13 years, defeating the Saskatchewan Roughriders 21-18 Sunday night in Edmonton.
Alouettes' Calvillo reveals thyroid problem: Anthony Calvillo revealed after the Montreal Alouettes' Grey Cup victory that he has been hiding a thyroid gland problem.
Speedskater Nesbitt stays perfect in 1500: Canadian speedskater Christine Nesbitt raced her way to a third straight victory in the 1,500 metres and then joined forces with Cindy Klassen and Brittany Schussler to win the team pursuit Sunday at a World Cup stop in Hamar, Norway.