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Israel forest fire blamed on negligence: Negligence, not arson, is the likely cause of the deadly forest fire burning out of control in Mount Carmel, near the northern port city of Haifa, police say.
Spanish air traffic controllers back at work: Threatened with prison, nearly all of Spain's air traffic controllers scheduled to work returned Saturday, a day after they walked off the job, stranding hundreds of thousands of travellers.
Key Chinese official targeted Google: WikiLeaks: China may have targeted Google after one senior Chinese official found critical information about himself when using the search engine, according to leaked U.S. diplomatic cables released by the WikiLeaks website.

Boy missing in fall through Red River ice: A six-year-old boy is missing after he and his older brother fell through the ice while playing hockey on the Red River in Winnipeg on Saturday, prompting an emergency rescue effort.
Human smuggling plan needs better screening: A leading Canadian expert on refugees says he is encouraged by the new smuggling czar and his proposals to stem the flow of illegal migrants but calls for a more robust global screening process for asylum seekers.
Health-care protest hits Alta. legislature: Public health care advocates from across the country are taking their cause to the steps of the Alberta legislature.

Human smuggling plan needs better screening: A leading Canadian expert on refugees says he is encouraged by the new smuggling czar and his proposals to stem the flow of illegal migrants but calls for a more robust global screening process for asylum seekers.
Balanced budget deadline flexible: Canada's federal finance minister has signalled he could move up or push back the timeline for eliminating the deficit.
WikiLeaks founder calls for Flanagan charge: WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange says Tom Flanagan a former senior adviser to the prime minister should be charged with incitement to commit murder for calling for Assange's assassination.

Flat-headed babies may face learning problems: Babies have been developing flat heads from sleeping on their backs as recommended, and the long-term effects may be more than cosmetic, a Calgary researcher says.
Flu blamed for 2 deaths on Man. First Nation: A strain of flu has killed one man and one woman on the Garden Hill First Nation in Manitoba.
Medical degrees land private colleges in court: The B.C. government is seeking an injunction against two Burnaby colleges accused of offering to certify students as doctors without proper provincial authorization.

Polanski's Ghost Writer top European film: Roman Polanski's political thriller The Ghost Writer has won the top prize at the European Film Awards.
Smiths guitarist forbids Brit PM to like band: Johnny Marr, ex-guitarist for iconic band The Smiths, has told the British Prime Minister David Cameron to stop saying he likes the band.
Canadian novels among 1-million-book giveaway: Three Canadian books are among 25 titles that are part of a one-million-book giveaway in the U.K. and Ireland.

WikiLeaks founder calls for Flanagan charge: WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange says Tom Flanagan a former senior adviser to the prime minister should be charged with incitement to commit murder for calling for Assange's assassination.
Amazon invests $175M in Groupon competitor: Amazon.com Inc. has invested $175 million in the social coupon service LivingSocial the latest sign that the online retailer is delving into promising new methods of e-commerce.
Latin bloc scolds rich states at climate talks: A bloc of Latin American countries has issued a stern warning to rich nations that unless they commit to new emissions cuts, UN climate talks in Mexico will fail.

Balanced budget deadline flexible: Canada's federal finance minister has signalled he could move up or push back the timeline for eliminating the deficit.
WikiLeaks lesson for business: You next?: Computer specialists have a warning for businesses after the recent release by WikiLeaks of U.S. diplomatic documents embarrassed the White House: they might be next.
Canada's jobless rate hits 2-year low: Canada's unemployment rate has fallen to its lowest level in almost two years 7.6 per cent but there are fewer full-time jobs, Statistics Canada says.

Gas price volatility result of 'guerrilla warfare' tactics: The sharp hikes in gas prices some parts of Canada, particularly Montreal, are experiencing are the result of retailers' "guerrilla warfare" pricing tactics, says one industry consultant.
U.S. moves to limit volume on TV commercials: The U.S. government is moving to limit the volume on intrusively loud television commercials.
Spanish air controller protest strands travellers: Spain's military took control of the country's airspace Friday night after air traffic controllers staged a massive "sickout" in a labour dispute, stranding thousands of travellers.

Minister won't sugar coat tale of missing garment
Contest hopes to find Canada's most outrageous home decorators for the holidays
Panda paramour: Edmonton zoo ships red panda to U.S. to check out potential mate

Leafs rally past Bruins in shootout: Held in check for most of the game, the Toronto Maple Leafs rallied and then used a Phil Kessel shootout goal to upend the Boston Bruins 3-2 on Saturday night at the Air Canada Centre.
Habs jump on bounces to beat Sharks: Montreal Canadiens scored once in each period and Carey Price picked up his 16th win of the season in a 3-1 victory over the visiting San Jose Sharks on Saturday afternoon at the Bell Centre.
Speed skater Nesbitt just keeps rolling along: Christine Nesbitt led an impressive showing by Canadian women Saturday at a World Cup long-track speedskating event in Chanchun, China.