May 03, 2019, at 10:35 am
Ottawa, May 3 (Xinhua): A woman and four children were killed in a house fire in Ontario, Canada Thursday, according to CTV.
Five killed in Canada house fire
May 03, 2019, at 09:48 am
Ottawa, May 2 (Xinhua/UNI) A woman and four children were killed in a house fire in Ontario, Canada Thursday, according to CTV.
Canada: Assessment bill is a threat to the country's unity, says Alberta Premier
May 02, 2019, at 06:58 pm
Edmonton, May 2 (IBNS): Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has said the environment assessment bill, if passed, will be a threat to Canada's unity, media reports said.
Afghanistan: Airstrikes kill 4 militants outside Tirin Kot city
May 02, 2019, at 12:05 pm
Tirin Kot, May 2 (Xinhua): At least four militants have been killed and three others injured as the security forces' fighting aircraft targeted Taliban hideouts outside Tirin Kot city, the capital of southern Uruzgan province, said an army statement released here Thursday.
May 02, 2019, at 11:33 am
Washington, May 2 (IBNS): US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has referred to the United Nation Security Council (UNSC)'s designation of terrorist outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Masood Azhar as the global terrorist as a "victory for American diplomacy".
Canada supports partners to prevent gender-based violence
May 01, 2019, at 11:25 pm
Ottawa, May 1 (IBNS): Pam Damoff, Parliamentary Secretary for the Canada's Minister of Health, on behalf of Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Canada Minister of Health has made an announcement about Government of Canada’s commitment to end gender-based violence in funding more than $6.4 million for seven projects aimed at preventing teen and youth dating violence, media reports said.
Ontario's first post-budget mission to New York city concludes successfully
May 01, 2019, at 10:57 pm
New York City, May 1 (IBNS): Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Ontario Minister of Finance Vic Fedeli successfully wrapped their two-day first post-Budget mission to New York City, media reports said.
Canada: Pride Toronto to have 44 presenting partners in 2019
May 01, 2019, at 08:55 pm
Toronto, May 1 (IBNS): Pride Toronto will have a total of 44 presenting partners for this year’s festival. Pride Toronto will be welcoming 31 returning sponsors as well as 13 new partners to our confirmed list of major partners.
Shooting in University of North Carolina campus kills 2
May 01, 2019, at 07:22 am
New York, May 1 (IBNS): At least two people were killed after a shooting incident occurred at campus of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte on Tuesday, media reports said.
Pentagon confirms death of one US soldier in Syria
Apr 30, 2019, at 05:28 pm
Washington, Apr 30 (Xinhua/UNI) The Pentagon confirmed on late Monday that one US soldier has died in a non-combat related incident in Syria.
One dead, six injured in shooting in US city of Baltimore
Apr 29, 2019, at 10:14 am
Washington, April 29 (Xinhua/UNI) Seven people were shot in Baltimore, US state of Maryland, on Sunday afternoon, with one of them dead, according to media reports.
Crane falls in Seattle leaving four people dead, four injured
Apr 28, 2019, at 10:12 am
Moscow, Apr 28 (Sputnik) A crane fell on a road in the northwestern US city of Seattle, leaving four people dead and four more injured, the local Fire Department said.
Four killed in fiery crash on major US Interstate
Apr 27, 2019, at 04:16 pm
Denver, Apr 26 (Xinhua/UNI) At least four people were killed and 10 hospitalized in Thursday afternoon's fiery crash involving 28 vehicles on Interstate 70 (I-70), the major highway across Colorado.
Trump says US, Japan may sign trade deal by end of May
Apr 27, 2019, at 06:57 am
Washington, Apr 27 (Sputnik/IBNS) US President Donald Trump told reporters the United States and Japan may close a bilateral trade deal before his visit to Tokyo in May.
Trump announces US to withdraw from UN arms trade treaty
Apr 27, 2019, at 06:50 am
Washington, Apr 27 (Sputnik/UNI) US President Donald Trump in a speech at the National Rifle Association on Friday said that the United States will withdraw from the UN Arms Trade Treaty (ATT).
Trump welcomes Putin statements on North Korea
Apr 26, 2019, at 08:18 pm
Washington, Apr 26 (Sputnik): US President Donald Trump told reporters on Friday that he appreciated Russian President Vladimir Putin's statements on North Korea following his summit with Kim Jong Un.
Canada: Rakesh Mishra speaks with motivational mission to change mindsets
Apr 26, 2019, at 08:10 pm
Markham, Apr 26 (IBNS): Rakesh Mishra, an award winning speaker and motivational coach was present at Vedic Cultural Centre, Markham, Ontario on April 23 to address the audience with a mission to change the mindsets of people to succeed in life.
Iraqi Kurdish leader seeks US support to resettle one million victims of Islamic State : Pence
Apr 26, 2019, at 09:57 am
Washington, Apr 25 (Sputnik/UNI) Prime Minister Nechirvan Barzani of Iraq’s Kurdistan Regional Government appealed for continued US support to return more that 1 million Iraqis displaced by the Islamic State terror group (banned in Russia) during a telephone conversation with Vice President Mike Pence on Thursday, according to a readout of the conversation.
Pompeo says 'every indication' Sri Lanka terror attacks at least inspired by Islamic State
Apr 25, 2019, at 08:59 am
Washington, Apr 25 (Sputnik/UNI) US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the initial evidence suggests that the Sri Lanka terrorist attacks on Easter Sunday were at least inspired by the Islamic State terrorist group (banned in Russia).
Sri Lanka blasts: Death toll touches 310, country observes national day of mourning
Apr 23, 2019, at 11:37 am
Colombo, Apr 23 (IBNS): The death toll in the Sri Lanka blasts has risen 310 as the country is observing the national day of mourning, media reports said.
Man pleads guilty in 5 mln USD Ponzi scheme in US
Apr 23, 2019, at 10:05 am
Los Angeles, Apr 23 (Xinhua/UNI) A Canadian national pleaded guilty on Monday to federal fraud charges for defrauding investors in a 5-million-US-dollar Ponzi scheme.
International Earth Day 2019 is being observed today
Apr 22, 2019, at 07:01 pm
Ottawa, Apr 22 (IBNS): Earth Day, now a global event each year and approximately more than 1 billion people in 192 countries now take part in what is the largest civic-focused day of action in the world, media reports said.
Pentagon confirms death of one US soldier in Iraq
Apr 22, 2019, at 10:07 am
Washington, April 22 (Xinhua/UNI) The Pentagon confirmed on Sunday one US soldier was killed in a non-combat related incident in Iraq.
US to announce cancellation of Iranian oil sanctions waivers starting May 2 - Reports
Apr 22, 2019, at 10:01 am
Washington, Apr 22 (Sputnik/UNI) The US Department of State will announce on Monday the cancellation of sanctions waivers for Iranian oil imports, local media have reported, citing anonymous officials from the department.
Trump congratulates Zelenskiy on winning Ukrainian presidential election - Reports
Apr 22, 2019, at 09:54 am
Moscow, Apr 22 (Sputnik/UNI) US President Donald Trump on Monday congratulated Volodymyr Zelenskiy on winning the Ukrainian presidential race, Ukrainian media have reported.
We are ready to help: Donald Trump says on Sri Lanka after series of blasts claim 156 lives
Apr 21, 2019, at 04:41 pm
Washington, Apr 21 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump on Sunday condemned blasts in Sri Lanka which claimed 156 lives and disrupted peace in the Island Nation which witnessed several years of civil wars in the past.
Donald Trump to be first foreign leader to meet Japan's new emperor
Apr 19, 2019, at 06:16 pm
Washington, Apr 18 (Xinhua) US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania will travel to Japan at the end of May as the country's first state guests to meet the newly enthroned emperor, the White House said late Thursday.
Donald Trump offers condolences to Pope Francis over Notre Dame fire
Apr 17, 2019, at 11:40 pm
Wahington, Apr 17 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump on Wednesday spoke with Pope Francis and offered condolences while promising help with restoring the historic Notre Dame cathedral in Paris after the devastating fire.
Canada: James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art inspires rich and diverse heritage
Apr 17, 2019, at 06:54 pm
St. Petersburg, Apr 17 (IBNS): The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art, St. Petersburg, FL (U.S.) inspires thousands of visitors to its rich heritage of the American West through a variety of programs and educational opportunities, media reports said.
Pompeo sends condolences to France for tragic fire at Notre Dame Cathedral
Apr 16, 2019, at 10:03 am
Washington, April 16 (Sputnik/UNI) US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo sent his condolences to the people of France in the wake of the devastating fire at the landmark Notre Dame cathedral in Paris.