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Southeast Australia braces for more floods: Australia's deadly flood crisis forced more people to flee their homes Monday as a vast swath of muddy water spread across the southeast, threatening several rural communities.
Mideast 'leak' shows bid for compromise: Palestinians were prepared to compromise over two of the toughest issues Jerusalem and refugees during peace talks in 2008, the Al-Jazeera TV channel reported Sunday, quoting from documents it said came from the talks.
Tunisians rally against caretaker government: Protesters from around Tunisia descended on the capital Sunday for a march to demand the dissolution of the interim government.

Harper marks 5 years since 1st election win: Prime Minister Stephen Harper spoke to hundreds of supporters in Ottawa on Sunday, taking shots at the previous government as he marked the fifth anniversary of the Conservatives' defeat of Paul Martin's Liberals.
Former Tunisian ruler's relatives jet to Canada: Several relatives of former Tunisian dictator Zine El Abidine Ben Ali have arrived in Montreal, CBC News has learned.
Ontario shivers through cold snap: Temperatures in most parts of Ontario have sunk to their lowest level of the season so far, and strong winds are adding to the deep, deep cold.

Harper marks 5 years since 1st election win: Prime Minister Stephen Harper spoke to hundreds of supporters in Ottawa on Sunday, taking shots at the previous government as he marked the fifth anniversary of the Conservatives' defeat of Paul Martin's Liberals.
Attack ads will be PM's 'legacy': Ignatieff: Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff says he believes Stephen Harper will be remembered for negative personal attack ads when the prime minister leaves politics.
Canadians caught in U.A.E. visa spat: Two Canadian businessmen who got caught up in a diplomatic tussle between Ottawa and the United Arab Emirates are back home.

Stem cell pioneer McCulloch dies: Ernest McCulloch, who was part of the team that first proved the existence of stem cells, has died. He was 84.
Maternal health focus of Harper's Geneva trip: Prime Minister Stephen Harper embarks on "the logical next step" of his effort to aid Third World mothers and children this week at a one-day meeting in Switzerland.
More kids' seizures reported after flu shots: FDA: U.S. government officials are investigating an apparent increase in fever-related seizures in young children after they got a flu shot.

Franzen, Patti Smith book critics prize finalists: Jonathan Franzen's much-lauded novel Freedom is among the contenders for the annual U.S. National Book Critics Circle prize, which honours the best writing published in English.
The King's Speech victorious at producers awards: The King's Speech, starring Colin Firth as a stammering King George VI, has claimed the best film prize at the Producers Guild of America awards.
Canadian pianist Antonin Kubalek dies: Antonin Kubalek, a Canadian classical pianist who made more than two dozen recordings and toured regularly, has died at the age of 75.

Cosmic dust busters aim to clear stellar views: Cosmic dust is fogging up attempts to study light left over from the Big Bang, and Canadian scientists aim to clear up the problem.
Google to launch Groupon rival: reports: Search engine giant Google Inc. is preparing a rival to coupon website Groupon, technology website Mashable reported.
Tigits aims to make phone numbers safer: Sean Miller, a Toronto-area businessman, who after suffering through a few dating nightmares, decided something was needed to make personal experiences like dating a whole lot more secure.

Trade panel backs U.S. in softwood spat: Some provincial aid programs to help the Canadian lumber industry are in violation of free trade rules and duties should be imposed as punishment, an international trade panel has found.
Obama to target jobs in Tuesday speech: U.S. President Barack Obama said Saturday he will use his State of the Union address Tuesday to outline an agenda to create jobs now and boost American competitiveness over the long term.
N.L. too dependent on oil: audit: Newfoundland and Labrador's auditor general warned the government Friday it has come to rely too heavily on oil revenues, and that its debt remains perilously high.

Google to launch Groupon rival: reports: Search engine giant Google Inc. is preparing a rival to coupon website Groupon, technology website Mashable reported.
November retail sales soar: Canadian retailers saw a strong, broad-based rebound in customers in November, as retail sales increased by 1.3 per cent to $37.3 billion.
Tigits aims to make phone numbers safer: Sean Miller, a Toronto-area businessman, who after suffering through a few dating nightmares, decided something was needed to make personal experiences like dating a whole lot more secure.

Sports bar owner plans to roast black bear for Sunday's Packers-Bears game
Cell phone keeps ringing in crocodile's tummy; Captain Hook, where are you?
Drop the gun, Mr. President: serial bank robber wearing Obama mask sought by Austrian police

Brilliant Chan wins 4th Canadian skate title: Toronto's Patrick Chan came through with a scintillating performance en route to his fourth-straight Canadian figure skating title Sunday in Victoria. Chan followed through on his promise of attempting two quad jumps, nailing both manoeuvres to outdistance the competition.
Steelers headed to 8th Super Bowl appearance: The Pittsburgh Steelers advanced to their third Super Bowl in six years thanks to a big-play defense that returned a fumble for a touchdown and staged a late goal-line stand in a 24-19 victory over the New York Jets.
Packers hold off Bears, advance to Super Bowl XLV: Aaron Rodgers ran for a touchdown and made a saving tackle, B.J. Raji returned an interception for a score and Sam Shields had two interceptions to lead the Green Bay Packers to a 21-14 win over the Chicago Bears in the NFC championship game Sunday.