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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.

UN officials urge action to prevent sexual violence in conflict; Rohingya lawyer says ‘Security Council failed us’

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.

Pakistan: Firing incident near church kills two in Quetta

Apr 16, 2018, at 03:02 pm

Islamabad, Apr 16 (IBNS): A firing incident close to a church in Quetta region of Pakistan killed at least two people belonging to the Christian community, media reports said on Monday.

UN chief, Security Council condemn deadly attack on peacekeepers in Mali

Apr 16, 2018, at 02:51 pm

New York, Apr 16 (IBNS): The United Nations Secretary-General is calling on political leaders in Mali to ensure those responsible for a deadly assault on peacekeepers serving in the north are brought to justice.

“Stay home” alert sounded in southern Ontario as ice storm pummels region for second day

Apr 16, 2018, at 08:29 am

Toronto, Apr 15 (IBNS) – Administrations across southern Ontario today sent out a “stay home” warning to residents in the wake of yesterday’s ice storm that brought back chilling memories of the December-January snow storms.

Brampton North MP Ruby Sahota sends Vaisakhi wishes

Apr 16, 2018, at 07:36 am

Brampton, Apr 15 (IBNS) – Ruby Sahota, Member of Parliament for Brampton North, wished all Bramptonians and Canadians from coast to coast a joyous Vaisakhi yesterday.

Afghanistan: Taliban militants destroy school laboratory in Nangarhar province

Apr 16, 2018, at 04:01 am

Kabul, Apr 15 (IBNS): A school laboratory in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province was destroyed after Taliban militants blew it up on Sunday, media reports said on Sunday.

Benjamin Netanyahu expresses 'full support' to Trump's decision to conduct air strikes on Syria

Apr 16, 2018, at 03:40 am

Tel Aviv, Apr 15 (IBNS): Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed his 'full support' to the decision taken by US President Donald Trump and several other western powers over conducting air strikes in Syria in connection with alleged use of chemical weapons in the country recently.

Unknown gunmen open fire at residence of Justice Ijazul Ahsan in Lahore

Apr 15, 2018, at 10:44 pm

Lahore, Apr 15 (IBNS): In two separate attacks, unknown gunmen opened fire at the residence of Justice Ijazul Ahsan in Lahore's Model Town on Sunday, media reports said.

Security Council rejects Russian request to condemn airstrikes in Syria

Apr 15, 2018, at 09:47 pm

New York, Apr 15 (IBNS): In an address to an emergency meeting of the Security Council on Saturday, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres cautioned against the crisis in Syria “spiraling out of control."

Following airstrikes, UN chief warns against escalation over Syria

Apr 15, 2018, at 09:40 pm

New York, Apr 15 (IBNS):  The United Nations Secretary-General has called on the international community to avoid actions which could escalate the crisis in Syria and deepen the suffering of its people.

Southern Ontario braces for ice storm, dangerous driving conditions

Apr 15, 2018, at 03:54 am

Toronto, Apr 14 (IBNS): Southern Ontario is facing the wrath of an ice storm that could lead to power failures, flight delays and dangerous driving conditions, media reports said.