Russian hackers: US levels charges against seven agents, Netherlands expels at least four
Washington, Oct 5 (IBNS): Days after the UK government accused Russia's military intelligence service, GRU, of carrying out four high profile cyber attacks across the globe, the US has leveled charges against seven agents.
USA: Hundreds arrested protesting Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's appointment in Washington
Washington, Oct 5 (IBNS): Hundreds of protesters, who were demonstrating against US President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, have been arrested in Washington, reports said.
US not included in Canada's upcoming trade meeting
Ottawa, Oct 4 (IBNS): Days after striking a trade deal with the US, Canada has not included the neighbouring country in an upcoming trade meeting, media reports said.
South Carolina: Gunman shoots dead police officer, injures six others
Columbia, Oct 4 (IBNS): An unknown gunman killed a cop and injured six others during a standoff in South Carolina, reports said.
Top UN judicial body orders US to ease Iran sanctions
New York, Oct 4 (IBNS): In a ruling issued on Wednesday, the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, ordered the United States to lift some of the economic sanctions it has imposed on Iran, which effect the importation of humanitarian goods and products, as well as the safety of civilian aircraft.
Canada PM Justin Trudeau congratulates Donna Strickland for winning Nobel in Physics
Ottawa, Oct 3 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has congratulated Donna Strickland for winning Nobel Prize in Physics.
2019 federal election campaign will be divisive, negative and nasty: Canada PM Trudeau
Toronto, Oct 3 (IBNS): Taking a swipe at the opposition parties, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday said the 2019 federal elections will perhaps be the most divisive, negative and nasty, media reports said.
Canada cracks down on NGOs over its possible funding in Hizbul Mujahideen
Ottawa, Oct 3 (IBNS): Canada has revoked the charity status of Islamic Services of North America (ISNA) over the latter's possible funding in Pakistan militant organisation Hizbul Mujahideen, media reports said.
Donald Trump Evaded Tax Through Fraud, Reaped Riches From Father: NYT
New York, Oct 2 (IBNS) : US President Donald Trump indulged in dubious tax schemes during the 1990s, including instances of "outright fraud", that greatly increased the fortune he received from his parents, an investigation by The New York Times has found.
US to deny G-4 visas to same-sex partners of foreign diplomats and UN workers
Washington, Oct 3 (IBNS): The United States of America has declared that it will not provide diplomatic visas to same-sex partners of foreign diplomats and United Nations (UN) workers.
Canada: CAQ wins Quebec polls, ends Liberal rule in province
Quebec City, Oct 2 (IBNS): Putting an end to the Liberal rule, the Coalition Avenir Quebec (CAQ) has won the Quebec provincial polls by winning over 70 ridings, media reports said.
USMCA is good for Canadians to go forward: Justin Trudeau
Ottawa, Oct 2 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said the United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA), a new trade deal, is good for all people to go forward.
‘We must work together like never before’ to realize sustainable development, says Canada at UN
New York, Oct 2 (IBNS): The international community must work together in new ways, to bring the aspirations of the ambitious 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to life, Canada’s head of delegation declared at the United Nations General Assembly.
Canada: Quebec heads to provincial polls today
Quebec City, Oct 1 (IBNS): The provincial elections in Quebec will be held on Monday as several voters will be heading to cast their votes, media reports said.
US-Canada reach new trade deal along with Mexico
Ottawa, Oct 1 (IBNS): After a series of talks and discussions over a renewed North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), the US and Canada have finally reached at a trade agreement.