Ontario education minister goes back and forth on sex-ed stance

Jul 17, 2018, at 06:45 am

Toronto, July 16 (IBNS): Lisa Thompson, the newly appointed education minister of Ontario, is uncertain about the modernized sex-education program, media reports said.

Canada: Key ministers likely to retain portfolios in Trudeau's cabinet reshuffle

Jul 16, 2018, at 09:24 pm

Ottawa, July 16 (IBNS): Several key federal ministers are likely to retain their portfolios in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet reshuffle, which will take place this week, media reports said.

Canadian MPs set to hold emergency meeting over asylum seekers

Jul 16, 2018, at 09:21 pm

Ottawa, July 16 (IBNS): The House of Commons Citizenship and Immigration Committee will hold an emergency meeting on Monday to discuss asylum seekers, who are crossing the US border and entering into Canada, media reports said.

Donald Trump blames US foolishness for poor ties with Russia

Jul 16, 2018, at 05:31 pm

Washington, July 16 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump has said that America's ties with Moscow have "NEVER been worse", before his first ever summit with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.

Suspected killer of Indian student Koppu shot dead in US

Jul 16, 2018, at 04:25 pm

Kansas City, July 16 (IBNS): Kansas Police have shot dead the suspected killer of Indian student Sharath Koppu in the US, 10 days after the crime, media reports said.

Donald Trump wishes France over winning World Cup

Jul 16, 2018, at 09:20 am

Washington, July 16 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump on Sunday congratulated France for winning the World Cup by beating Croatia in the final.

Canada is spending enough on defence, says Trudeau at NATO

Jul 13, 2018, at 03:05 pm

Brussels, July 13 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has insisted that the country is spending enough on defence, while speaking at the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) Summit, media reports said.

Donald Trump shares Kim Jong Un's letter, calls it a 'nice note'

Jul 13, 2018, at 09:49 am

Washington, July 13 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump on Thursday shared a letter from North Korea's Kim Jong Un in which the Asian leader has voiced hopes for a 'new future' in bilateral relations between the two countries.

Face-off between students and Indian-Canadians in Canada over jobs

Jul 12, 2018, at 08:38 pm

Ottawa, July 11 (IBNS): A clash has started between the Indian-Canadians and the students in Canada over jobs, a Times Of India report says.

US adult star Daniels arrested in Ohio, claims lawyer

Jul 12, 2018, at 06:16 pm

Ohio, July 12 (IBNS): US adult movie star Stormy Daniels has been arrested in a strip club in Colombus, Ohio as stated by her lawyer.

Canada PM Justin Trudeau concludes Latvia visit

Jul 11, 2018, at 03:08 pm

Riga, July 11 (IBNS): Ahead of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) Summit in Brussels, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has concluded his visit to Latvia.

Donald Trump congratulates Thailand for successfully rescuing 12 boys, coach from cave

Jul 11, 2018, at 08:24 am

Washington, July 11 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump has congratulated Thai Navy Seal and other officials who carried out a complex operation to rescue 12 boys and their coach from a Thailand cave on Tuesday.

NATO benefits Europe more than US: Donald Trump complains

Jul 10, 2018, at 10:13 am

Washington, July 10 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump on Monday complained that  North Atlantic Treaty Organization benefits Europe more than his nation.

US: President Donald Trump nominates Brett Kavanaugh to Supreme Court

Jul 10, 2018, at 09:32 am

Washington, July 10 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump on Monday selected Brett Kavanaugh as his nominee to succeed Justice Anthony M. Kennedy in the Supreme Court.

Canada PM Justin Trudeau joins Nunavut celebration

Jul 09, 2018, at 08:17 pm

Ottawa, July 9 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has joined the Nunavut celebration to mark the 25th anniversary of the territory.

Canada PM Trudeau heads to Latvia before commencement of NATO Summit

Jul 09, 2018, at 07:25 pm

Ottawa, July 9 (IBNS): Ahead of the commencement of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) Summit in Belgium, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau headed to Latvia on Monday morning.

Canada: Woman reporter confirms encounter with PM Trudeau at music festival

Jul 07, 2018, at 09:30 pm

Calgary, July 7 (IBNS): A former woman reporter has confirmed that she had an encounter with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at a music festival in British Columbia in 2000, media reports said.

Humboldt Broncos bus crash: Calgary truck driver arrested, faces 29 charges

Jul 07, 2018, at 08:54 pm

Calgary, July 7 (IBNS): A Calgary truck driver has been arrested by police and is facing 29 charges in connection to the Humboldt Broncos bus brash, which occurred three months ago, media reports said.

Mark Zuckerberg now third richest person in the world

Jul 07, 2018, at 03:53 pm

California, Jul 7 (IBNS): Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg has overtaken Warren Buffett as the world’s third-richest person.

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visits North Korea

Jul 06, 2018, at 03:56 pm

Pyongyang, July 6 (IBNS):  US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday arrived in North Korea to discuss next steps towards the process of  denuclearization of North Korea.

Canada: Heat wave in Quebec kills 33 people

Jul 06, 2018, at 02:30 pm

Quebec City/Montreal, July 6 (IBNS): The prevailing heat wave in central and eastern Canada led to the death of at least 33 people in Quebec, media reports said.

Scott Pruitt quits as US Environmental Protection Agency head

Jul 06, 2018, at 08:34 am

Washington, July 6 (IBNS):  Scott Pruitt has quit as US Environmental Protection Agency head, country's President Donald Trump confirmed on Friday.

Canada PM Trudeau denies groping woman journalist in 2000

Jul 05, 2018, at 09:25 pm

Regina, Jul 5 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has denied an incident in which he was alleged to have groped a woman at a music festival way back in 2000, media reports said.

Trump issues veiled threat against OPEC; Oil prices drop

Jul 05, 2018, at 11:35 am

Washington, July 5 (IBNS): Unhappy with surging oil prices, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday in a veiled threat tweeted the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to reduce prices if they want to continue enjoying the security that America provides them.

Extreme heat prevails in Canada, kills six people in Montreal

Jul 04, 2018, at 02:05 pm

Montreal, Jul 4 (IBNS): At least six people have died due to intense heat wave sweeping large parts of Canada, media reports said.

Ontario Premier Ford announces end of Cap-and-Trade Carbon Tax Era

Jul 03, 2018, at 11:19 pm

Ottawa, Jul 3 (IBNS):  Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Tuesday confirmed that  there would be an end of the Cap-and-Trade Carbon Tax Era in Ontario, media reports said.

Canada PM Trudeau interacts with Mexican President-elect Amlo, vows to work together

Jul 03, 2018, at 05:28 pm

Ottawa, July 3 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has interacted with Mexican President-elect Andrés Manuel López Obrador and wished to work closely with the latter.

USA: Birthday girl dies after being attacked at a party

Jul 03, 2018, at 02:48 pm

Idaho, July 3 (IBNS): A three-year-old girl was killed on her birthday and nine refugess were injured after a knife attack at her birthday party in Boise, Idaho, according to the US police.

Mike Pompeo will leave for North Korea on July 5: White House

Jul 03, 2018, at 09:27 am

Washington, July 3 (IBNS): US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will be leaving for North Korea on July 5, officials said.

We stand strong, says Canada PM Trudeau after counter-tariffs come into effect

Jul 02, 2018, at 07:36 pm

Toronto, July 2 (IBNS): After the counter-tariffs on US goods came into effect on Sunday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said the country stands strong, media reports said.