Canadian's death caused by missile: Wikileaks

A Canadian military photographer who died in a 2007 helicopter crash that also killed six other NATO troops was the victim of a heat-seeking missile fired by Taliban forces.

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• Wikileaks' Australian founder: Julian Assange
• What do the leaks really tell us?
• Further leaks 'will reveal war crimes'
• Canada says leaked Afghan papers could hurt troops
• Agents are accused of helping the bombers
• Public must know the awful truth, said analyst 'behind leak'
• Hit squad ordered to kill enemy leaders

Pollution makes quarter of China water unusable-ministry

Almost a quarter of China's surface water remains so polluted that it is unfit even for industrial use, while less than half of total supplies are drinkable.

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• Nations make steps towards using clean energy in global markets
• China battles large oil slick after pipline blast
• Water — Canada's liquid gold — should be priced as such: Report

BP set to replace CEO; spill cleanup resumes

BP is expected to install an American known for diplomacy as chief executive, replacing Tony Hayward who has come under fire for his gaffe-prone handling of the oil spill.

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• BP resuming oil spill work as storm fizzles
• BP boss could resign within days: report
• Gulf oil spill operations resuming after storm weakens

Military leader: Semrau should be kicked out

A senior Canadian military commander has recommended Capt. Robert Semrau be discharged form the army.

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• Few precedents to decide fate of soldier who killed Taliban insurgent
• Canadian soldier cleared in 'mercy killing' of wounded Taliban fighter
• Honour’s battlefield: The day that led to Semrau's trial for a battlefield killing

Work underway to resolve Beaufort Sea boundary dispute

Canadian and U.S. government experts met quietly in Ottawa last week to begin trying to resolve a long-standing boundary dispute in the Beaufort Sea.

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• Feds need to expand Arctic sovereignty efforts: premier
• Inuit need greater role in protecting Arctic: Committee
• No way to clean up oil spill under Arctic ice: Expert

Canada toughens sanctions against Iran

The federal government announced further tightening of Canadian sanctions against Iran.

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• EU tightens screw on Iran with extra sanctions
• Iran nearing potential to build nuclear bomb: Medvedev
• Iran admits sanctions 'may slow down' nuclear work

Metropolitan News

Taking an offbeat look at Montreal, beyond the headlines.

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Squeaky Wheels

The answers to all your questions about getting around Montreal.

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Special section: Our unique expressions

A five-day series on anglophone Montrealers’ distinct way with words.

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