Bad malaria pills in Africa raise resistance fears
The most effective type of malaria-fighting drugs sold in three African countries are often of poor quality, raising fears of increased drug resistance that could wipe out the last weapon left to battle a disease that kills one million people each year, according to a U.S. report.

N.B.'s new trauma system unveiled
A new co-ordinated network that aims to get treatment for New Brunswick trauma patients more quickly was unveiled Monday.

Autism linked to older moms
A woman's chance of having a child with autism increases as she ages, but the risk may be less for older dads than previously suggested, a new study analyzing more than five million births found.

Japan Airlines chooses American over Delta
Japan Airlines, wooed by Delta Air Lines with promises of cash and a broad global network, has spurned the world's biggest carrier and opted to keep its alliance with American Airlines.

U.S. engineer jailed 15 years for spying for China
A Chinese-born engineer was sentenced Monday to more than 15 years in prison for hoarding sensitive information about the U.S. space shuttle that prosecutors say he intended to share with China.

Obese teens offered surgery option
Canadian teens who are severely obese because of medical conditions will be offered weight-loss surgery in a new program.

Ex-Sri Lankan army chief arrested
Sri Lanka's defeated presidential candidate was arrested Monday and will face a court martial, accused of planning to overthrow the government when he was head of the army.

Retirement savings gap grows: poll
The proportion of Canadians who believe they are not saving enough for retirement has jumped in the last three years, according to a Royal Bank survey.

Mackenzie pipeline's numbers questioned
A Yellowknife social justice group wants proponents of the proposed Mackenzie Valley pipeline to produce updated information on whether the project makes economic sense.

Heart strategy could save Canada billions
Canada could save about $5 billion a year in health-care costs by lowering the number of heart attacks and strokes among the country's population, according to a new report.

CAW disputes Timmins closures
The CAW is calling on the federal and Ontario governments to push Xstrata PLC to justify its decision to shutter parts of its Kidd Mine in Timmins, Ont.

Afghan villagers flee ahead of NATO offensive
Thousands of residents near the Afghan town of Marja are fleeing their homes in anticipation of an expected NATO offensive against the Taliban stronghold.

[ Sports ] Sandra Schmirler, curling's queen
Sandra Schmirler has lots to be proud about. She's headed to Nagano where curling is now a medal sport, and she's got a beautiful baby daughter.

Haiti aid groups aim to vaccinate 140,000
Aid groups planned to launch an emergency vaccination campaign in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on Monday in a bid to ward off measles, diphtheria and tetanus.