Four humanitarian workers have been kidnapped in Iraq.

THE first prosecution witnesses are expected to testify today as the trial of Saddam Hussein resumes.

Four aid workers, including two Canadians, have been kidnapped in Iraq, a Canadian official said tonight, while Iraqi police have arrested eight Sunni Arabs for allegedly plotting to assassinate the investigating judge in the case against Saddam Hussein.

Hip-hop star 50 Cent could be banned from performing in Canada next month, if a crusading gun-crime politician has his way.

Two Ottawa women have been arrested for throwing teddy bears in Canada's House of Commons.