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Pakistan president returns to floods, criticism: Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari returned to his flood-ravaged country Tuesday, facing a barrage of criticism for visiting Europe as his country was gripped by its worst natural disaster.
China floods death toll tops 700: The death toll from landslides in northwestern China more than doubled Tuesday to 702, as crews struggled to reach survivors from flooding that has afflicted thousands of people.
H1N1 pandemic officially over: WHO: The World Health Organization has declared that the H1N1 pandemic, which killed more than 18,000 people around the world and sparked mass vaccination programs, is over.

Greyhound lockout deadline looms: Thousands of summer travellers could see their plans dashed if a lockout of about 500 Greyhound Canada employees goes ahead later this week.
Census jail threats not 'appropriate': Harper: Prime Minister Stephen Harper says it is not "appropriate" for the government to threaten Canadians with jail time or fines for failing to fill out the mandatory long-form census when asked to do so.
Pickton interrogation video released: Video of a police interrogation with serial killer Robert Pickton following his 2002 arrest has been released publicly.

Census jail threats not 'appropriate': Harper: Prime Minister Stephen Harper says it is not "appropriate" for the government to threaten Canadians with jail time or fines for failing to fill out the mandatory long-form census when asked to do so.
Prison farm cattle to be sold despite protests: An auction of cattle raised on a Kingston, Ont., prison farm that many people have been trying to prevent is scheduled to take place in Waterloo Tuesday in spite of major protests over the last two days.
Jacques Dupuis quits politics: The Quebec Liberals have lost one of their top cabinet ministers with Jacques Dupuis announcing that he is quitting politics.

H1N1 pandemic officially over: WHO: The World Health Organization has declared that the H1N1 pandemic, which killed more than 18,000 people around the world and sparked mass vaccination programs, is over.
Girls developing breasts as early as 7: U.S. study: Some American girls are developing breasts as young as age seven, researchers have found.
Secret of sound sleep found in brain pattern: A rhythm in our sleeping brains may help explain why some people can doze through nearly any noise while others awaken at the slightest peep.

Marsalis begins Brubeck 90th birthday tribute: Jazz legend Dave Brubeck turns 90 on Dec. 6, but the birthday celebrations got off to an early start on the closing day of the CareFusion Newport Jazz Festival.
Gabor's hospital stay extended indefinitely: Zsa Zsa Gabor has developed an infection that will keep her in hospital indefinitely.
Feature: Joan Rivers talks about her eye-opening documentary: Legendary comedienne dishes on showbiz, her work ethic and her plastic surgery.

Google offices raided by South Korean police: Google's offices in Seoul were raided Tuesday by the Korean National Police Agency.
BlackBerry ban staved off in Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia's telecommunications regulator says it will allow BlackBerry services to continue in the kingdom.
University to bypass expensive database: The University of Prince Edward Island has not renewed its subscription to a database long considered to be crucial to scientific research and is planning to work with other schools to create a new, free database of scientific research.

Markets await Federal Reserve rate decision: The U.S. Federal Reserve was being closely watched Tuesday for its latest take on where the American economy is headed.
July housing starts fall: Canada's seasonally adjusted rate of housing starts slipped to 189,200 in July, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation says.
New house prices rise 0.1% in June: New house prices across the country rose by 0.1 per cent in June, according to numbers released by Statistics Canada.

New house prices rise 0.1% in June: New house prices across the country rose by 0.1 per cent in June, according to numbers released by Statistics Canada.
Greyhound lockout deadline looms: Thousands of summer travellers could see their plans dashed if a lockout of about 500 Greyhound Canada employees goes ahead later this week.
Honda recalls 44,000 vehicles: Honda Canada is recalling 44,000 vehicles to fix a reported malfunction of their ignition interlock.

Home alone: German cat starts vacuum, neighbour worries, emergency services rush to the scene
Police nab US woman they say robbed bank in clown costume and wig
Newspaper: New Zealand gambler loses $44,000 poker jackpot after banning himself from casino

Canadian duo upsets Nadal, Djokovic: Milos Raonic of Thornhill, Ont., and Vasek Pospisil of Vancouver upset the world's No. 1- and 2-ranked players on Monday night at the Rogers Cup, 5-7, 6-3, 10-8 for the biggest win of their young careers.
Watch Now: Tiger-Cats leaving Hamilton?: Rick Zamperin, the voice of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, explains the stadium controversy that could lead to the CFL team leaving town.
Ailing Bolt to miss rest of track season: World sprint champion Usain Bolt will miss the rest of the track season because of tightness in his lower back, his agent said on Tuesday.