A forensic pathologist has sounded a worldwide alert about the dangers of herbal medicines, saying "these substances may cause serious illnesses."

Washington, United States - The Obama administration has proposed the formation of a new federal agency that will study and report to the goverment on the changing climate.

Belleville, Canada - Police across Canada say they will compare notes after a top Canadian military officer was accused of sex crimes and the murder of two women.

A 28-year-old man had been trapped in rubble of a market since the devastating quake struck some 27 days ago say officials.

The Italian Doctor who has been treating Multiple Sclerosis patients through angioplasty to widen veins in the neck was in Hamilton, Ontario Monday as McMaster University announced a joint study of Zamboni's theory and treatment.

Northwestern University has revealed a nanofiber gel that regrows natural cartilage in injured joints. This therapy may become the solution for cartilage damage or degeneration, which is the leading cause of joint and arthritic pain.

New Ways Ministry, a Maryland-based group that works with gay people, "has no approval or recognition from the Catholic Church", a Catholic leader has warned.

After the recent protests in Iran, during which members of the opposition made much use of the Internet, the regime in Iran has cracked down on free Internet access, so much that dissidents now call it a 'filternet'.

The latest drama The Leaving, written by former Czech President Vaclav Havel, premiered in Scandinavia on Feb. 4. The premiere took place in Odense, the third largest town in Denmark. The Swedish premiere is scheduled for April 1 in Stockholm.

Toronto, Canada - Starting in September 2010, 71 Toronto schools will offer all-day kindergarten. The 2010 school budget is far short of the needs of the schools in Toronto, with several areas facing heavy cuts.