Rain prayer underscores Eid gathering in Australia
Canberra, Aug 22 (IBNS): Muslims in Australia gathered and prayed for rain during an event on the occasion of Eid on Tuesday, reports said.
Former Trump campaign chief Manafort found guilty of fraud charges; US President alleges foul play
Washington, Aug 22 (IBNS): A court in the USA has found former campaign chief of American President Donald Trump guilty of multiple fraud charges, prompting the latter to allege foul play.
Australian cabinet, PM Turnbull plagued by mass resignation
Canberra, Aug 22 (IBNS): A day after surviving a leadership challenge by a narrow margin, Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's discomforts have have grown many folds by a series of mass resignation from his colleagues.
Stop and listen’ to victims of terrorism, UN chief urges in message marking international day
New York, Aug 22 (IBNS): Recognizing the impact of terrorism on the lives of ordinary people worldwide is the focus of the first observance of an international day that honours victims and survivors.
UN chief welcomes event reuniting families on the Korean Peninsula
New York, Aug 22 (IBNS): The decision to allow scores of people from South Korea to reunite with their relatives north of the border has been welcomed by the UN Secretary-General.
Secretary-General repeats call for support to Lake Chad countries after latest Boko Haram attack
New York, Aug 22 (IBNS): The recent killing of villagers in Nigeria’s Borno State has been condemned by the UN Secretary-General.
Canada: Toronto votes to challenge Premier Ford's decision to cut council seats
Toronto, Aug 21 (IBNS): Toronto City Council voted to challenge Ontario Premier Doug Ford's decision to cut number of seats from earlier 47 to 25, media reports said.
Canada PM Justin Trudeau stands by his remark on woman who heckled him
Ottawa, Aug 21 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stood by his remark on a woman who had tried to heckle him at a rally last week.
UNAMA chief Tadamichi Yamamoto wishes Afghanistan people on Eid-ul-Adha
Kabul, Aug 21 (IBNS): UNAMA chief Tadamichi Yamamoto has wished people of Afghanistan on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha.
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau wishes Muslim community on Eid al-Adha
Toronto, Aug 21 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday wished Muslim communities in Canada and around the world on the occasion of Eid al-Adha.
Toronto, Aug 21 (IBNS): Canadian PM Justin Trudeau on Monday spoke with Pakistan's new PM Imran Khan over the telephone and said he wanted to work together for the people of both the nations.
All militants involved in Kabul rocket attack killed: Reports
Kabul, Aug 21(IBNS): Afghanistan security forces have killed all the attackers involved in the rocket firing incident in different parts of Afghanistan capital Kabul city, media reports said on Tuesday.
Hunt on for missing radioactive device in Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Aug 21 (IBNS): A search for a missing radioactive device in Malaysia has been initiated, reports said on Tuesday.
India Day parade energizes downtown Toronto
Toronto, Aug. 21 (IBNS): Toronto's downtown turned into a celebration square on Sunday for India's 72nd Independence Day as Panorama India, with the support of the Consulate General of India, Toronto, hosted the 19th India Day Grand Parade at Nathan Phillips Square.
London tube station shooting leaves three injured
London, Aug 21 (IBNS): At least three people were injured in a shooting incident which took place outside an underground station in London on Monday, the police said.