Gulf oil spill could hit Alabama, Mississippi coast

Oil from BP?s out-of-control Gulf of Mexico oil spill could threaten the Mississippi and Alabama coasts this week, U.S. forecasters said on Monday, as public anger surged over the nation?s worst environmental disaster

Jonathan Kay: Activists on convoy only had themselves to blame

If Israel truly had wanted to ?massacre? the Hamas sympathizers and fellow travellers aboard a six-ship Gaza-bound flotilla, the operation would not have been complicated.

Netanyahu cancels U.S. trip after attack on aid ships kills 10

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to return to Israel early from Canada after soldiers storm ships trying to break embargo

Canadian growth best in 10 years; interest rate hike expected

The Canadian economy expanded at an annualized rate of 6.1%, surpassing analyst expectations and marking the best growth rate since 1999

Editorial board: The time for a full MP audit has arrived

Instead of dragging this out any further, the Board of Internal Economy should graciously extend its approval to Auditor-General Sheila Fraser and allow her unfettered access to the information she seeks

Apple iPad sales hit two million in 59 days

As of Monday morning, Apple Inc. announced that it had sold more than two million iPad units worldwide in less than two months

German president resigns after controversial comments

German President Horst Koehler said on Monday he was resigning with immediate effect due to widespread criticism of comments he made about the country?s military action and commercial interests

Rumours swirl after dismissal of Canadian commander in Afghanistan

Menard, fired because of alleged sexual misconduct, is the first Canadian general dismissed on the battlefield since the Second World War

Jonathan Kay: Harper seen as champion of Israel

The first time I met Benjamin Netanyahu was on Sept. 9, 2002, in the lobby of a Montreal hotel

Roundup: Quit Facebook Day symbol of bigger privacy problem

Roundup: Quit Facebook Day symbol of bigger privacy problem

Central America tropical storm kills 96

The remnants of Tropical Storm Agatha dumped more rain across Central America on Sunday after killing at least 96 people in the region

Blue Jays off to best start since '93, but tough months ahead

Off to their best start since 1993 ? a very good year in these parts, if memory serves ? the Toronto Blue Jays are about to find out whether May was a marvel or mirage