U.S. commitment to Israel 'rock solid:' Clinton
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is assuring Israel that the Obama administration's commitment to the security and future of the Jewish state is "rock solid" despite a severe diplomatic spat this month.

Historic U.S. health-care bill passes
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a historic health-care reform bill that will make coverage possible for more than 30 million uninsured Americans and end discrimination by insurance companies of people with existing medical conditions.

Cyclone batters Australian coast
A cyclone with winds gusting to 200 km/h hit the northern coast of Australia early Sunday, causing power outages and damaging homes in Queenslands.

Volcano erupts in Iceland
A volcano erupted near a glacier in southern Iceland, shooting ash and molten lava into the air and forcing the evacuation Sunday of hundreds of people from a nearby village.

Gamblers' $3.5B suit against OLG rejected
Problem gamblers have lost their bid to a launch a $3.5 billion class action lawsuit against the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation.

Ottawa to co-manage reserve's finances
The federal government has taken back partial control of a Manitoba First Nation's finances after an audit showed the band's debt has skyrocketed to $20 million.