New poll suggests Canada's Liberals lead over Conservatives
Apr 19, 2018, at 03:20 am
Ottawa, Apr 18 (IBNS): A new poll suggests the Liberals have regained a commanding lead over the Conservatives , media reports said.
Donald Trump confirms Kim Jong-un-Mike Pompeo meeting
Apr 18, 2018, at 10:30 pm
Washington/Pyongyang Apr 18 (IBNS): Putting rumours to rest, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday confirmed that a meeting between Central Intelligence Agency Director Mike Pompeo and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un took place in the latter's country last week.
US plane crash kills woman, seven injured
Apr 18, 2018, at 10:15 pm
Philadelphia, Apr 18 (IBNS): A plane crash in the United States has reportedly left one woman dead and seven injured.
Afghanistan: At least 11 Taliban militants killed in Kapisa province
Apr 18, 2018, at 09:39 pm
Kabul, Apr 18 (IBNS): At least 11 Taliban militants, including three key commanders, have been killed by security officials in an anti-terrorism operation in Kapisa province, local news said on Wednesday.
Bank of Canada to announce interest rate today
Apr 18, 2018, at 09:37 pm
Ottawa, Apr 18 (IBNS): The Bank of Canada will announce the interest rate on Wednesday, media reports said.
Bomb explosion in Afghanistan's southern Kandahar province kills 5
Apr 18, 2018, at 09:32 pm
Kabul, Apr 18 (IBNS): A bomb explosion in Afghanistan's southern Kandahar province on Wednesday killed at least five people, media reports said.
Nawaz Sharif, daughter Maryam leaves fro London
Apr 18, 2018, at 09:29 pm
Islamabad, Apr 18 (IBNS): Former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif, who has been disqualified from holding any office by the Supreme Court, departed for London on Wednesday, media reports said.
Canada recalls families of diplomats posted in Cuba
Apr 18, 2018, at 07:10 pm
Ottawa/Cuba, Apr 18 (IBNS): In the wake of reports of unexplained brain symptoms in Cuban capital Havana, Canada has recalled families of all diplomats to the country, media reports said.
Starbucks to keep 800 stores closed in the US on May 29 for anti-racial training
Apr 18, 2018, at 06:47 pm
Los Angeles, Apr 18 (IBNS): American coffeehouse chain Starbucks will keep its 800 stores in the US closed on May 29 to give anti-racial training to its employees, media reports said.
Canada PM Justin Trudeau condoles death of Barbara Bush
Apr 18, 2018, at 05:38 pm
Ottawa. Apr 18 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has condoled the demise of former US first lady Barbara Bush.
Stormy Daniels releases sketch of a man who threatened her over affair with Donald Trump
Apr 18, 2018, at 04:12 pm
Washington, Apr 18 (IBNS): American pornographic actress Stormy Daniels came out with a sketch of a man, who had allegedly threatened her seven years ago over her affair with US President Donald Trump, media reports said.
CIA Director Mike Pompeo traveled to North Korea, met Kim?
Apr 18, 2018, at 03:32 pm
Washington, Apr 18 (IBNS): In a major development, CIA Director Mike Pompeo traveled to North Korea over Easter weekend to meet the Asian nation's leader Kim Jong Un, US media reports said on Wednesday.
Former US First Lady Barbara Bush passes away
Apr 18, 2018, at 02:47 pm
Washington, Apr 18 (IBNS): Former US first lady Barbara Bush has died.
Pakistan: One dies during protest against rape, murder of minor girl in Karachi
Apr 18, 2018, at 02:12 am
Islamabad, Apr 17 (IBNS): At least one person, who was protesting with others to demand for justice for am alleged rape and murdered victim in Karachi city of Pakistan, was killed during a clash with the police on Tuesday, media reports said.
Canada PM Justin Trudeau to end French tour today, will fly to Britain
Apr 18, 2018, at 12:06 am
Paris, Apr 17 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will end his French tour on Tuesday after addressing the national assembly of the country, media reports said.
Afghanistan: Unknown gunmen open fire on passengers, six killed
Apr 17, 2018, at 11:50 pm
Kabul, Apr 17 (IBNS): At least six passengers were shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Afghanistan's western Ghor province on Tuesday, media reports said.
Afghanistan: 17 die in Taliban-Police clash in Ghazni province
Apr 17, 2018, at 07:59 pm
Kabul, Apr 17 (IBNS): At least 16 Taliban militants and a policeman was killed during a clash between the two units in Afghanistan's Ghazni province, reports said on Tuesday.
US President Donald Trump accuses China, Russia of devaluing currencies
Apr 17, 2018, at 02:35 pm
Washington, Apr 17 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump accused that China and Russia are playing 'Currency Devaluation game'.
Syria: Four civilians killed in terrorist shelling attack on Homs northern countryside
Apr 17, 2018, at 02:18 pm
Damascus, Apr 17 (IBNS): At least four civilians were killed when terrorists attacked with shells at al-Ashrafiyeh, Akrad al-Daseniyeh and Ghawr al-Assi towns in Syria's northern countryside of Homs, media reports said on Tuesday.
Protect indigenous people’s land rights and the whole world will benefit, UN forum declares
Apr 17, 2018, at 01:52 pm
New York, Apr 17 (IBNS): Protecting the land and resource rights of indigenous peoples will not only provide security for historically exploited groups but also help the global fights against climate change and biodiversity loss, said speakers on Monday at the annual United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues.
Global anxiety deepens over online data and privacy protection – UN agency
Apr 17, 2018, at 01:49 pm
New York, Apr 17 (IBNS): Internet users worldwide are becoming more worried about their privacy online and many question the protections offered by Internet and social media companies, a new United Nations survey has found.
Apr 17, 2018, at 01:45 pm
New York, Apr 17 (IBNS): The United Nations Security Council has failed to prevent the Rohingya refugee crisis, and the 15-member body must refer sexual violence and other crimes against the ethnic group to the world’s top criminal court, a Rohingya lawyer said on Monday.
Restore ex-President’s right to stand for election, UN expert committee directs Maldives
Apr 17, 2018, at 01:42 pm
New York, Apr 17 (IBNS): Deciding upon complaints filed by Mohamed Nasheed, the ex-President of Maldives, a United Nations human rights expert committee has called on the Government to restore Nasheed’s right to stand for public office, including the office of the President.
Royal Ontario Museum announces Bloor Street phase of its revitalization project
Apr 17, 2018, at 04:54 am
Toronto, Apr 16 (IBNS) – The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) today announced plans to begin work on the Helga and Mike Schmidt Performance Terrace and the Reed Family Plaza, a press release stated.
New tobacco tax in Nunavut pushes down sales
Apr 17, 2018, at 04:29 am
Ottawa, Apr 16 (IBNS): Tobacco sales in Nunavut declined a year after a new tax was introduced there, media reports said.
37 Taliban terrorists killed in Afghanistan
Apr 17, 2018, at 01:00 am
Kabul, Apr 16 (IBNS): At least 37 Taliban terrorists were killed during an operation conducted by foreign and Afghan forces in Afghanistan's western Farah province, media reports said.
Canadian clothing brand to unveil new line honouring Humboldt Broncos
Apr 16, 2018, at 11:11 pm
Regina, Apr 16 (IBNS): To support the mental health programme organised by Saskatchewan's Junior Hockey League (SJHL), Canadian clothing brand 22Fresh has agreed to unveil a new line in the honour of Humboldt Broncos, which had encountered an accident leading to the death of its 16 members, media reports said.
Federal government to finance Trans Mountain Pipeline: Canada PM Trudeau
Apr 16, 2018, at 08:23 pm
Ottawa, Apr 16 (IBNS): Ending the uncertainty over the Trans Mountain Pipeline construction, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Sunday said the federal government will undertake financial and also the legislative actions to ensure the building of the pipeline, media reports said.
Trump 'morally unfit to be President': Ex-FBI Director James Comey
Apr 16, 2018, at 05:34 pm
WashingtonApr 16 (IBNS): Coming down hard at US President Donald Trump, ex-Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) director, James Comey, has accused the former of treating women like 'pieces of meat', while stating that he's 'morally unfit to be President'.
Masked gunmen shot dead three policemen in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province
Apr 16, 2018, at 03:15 pm
Kabul, Apr 16 (IBNS): At least three police personnel were killed when masked gunmen opened fire on them in eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan, media reports said on Monday.