US quits UN Human Rights Council
Jun 20, 2018, at 10:16 am
Washington, June 20 (IBNS): In a major move, the United States has pulled out of the United Nations Human Rights Council.
Jun 19, 2018, at 08:47 am
New York, June 19 (IBNS): As part of his final global update, the United Nations human rights chief on Monday voiced his deep concern over recently-adopted United States border protection policies that have seen hundreds of migrant children forcibly separated from their parents.
Jun 19, 2018, at 12:52 am
As part of his final global update, the United Nations human rights chief on Monday voiced his deep concern over recently-adopted United States border protection policies that have seen hundreds of migrant children forcibly separated from their parents.
Canada: Marijuana will be legalised in Sept if bill passes by this week, says Blair
Jun 18, 2018, at 10:30 pm
Ottawa, Jun 18 (IBNS): Canadian MP Bill Blair has said the use of marijuana will be legalised in September if the bill passes by the end of this week, media reports said.
Melania Trump expresses concern over new US child migrants policy
Jun 18, 2018, at 02:01 pm
Washington, Jun 18 (IBNS): The First Lady of the United States of America, Melania Trump, has joined others in slamming the new US child migrants policy that severs family who enters the country illegally.
Canada PM Trudeau's retaliatory tax imposition may affect recreational boating
Jun 16, 2018, at 10:17 pm
Ottawa, Jun 16 (IBNS): Canada's tax imposition on the US goods might affect recreational boating in the north American country, media reports said.
Donald Trump, Melania wish people on Eid
Jun 16, 2018, at 04:30 pm
Washington, June 16 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania have wished Muslims across the United States and around the world on the festive occasion of Eid al-Fitr.
US government warns of terror attacks during Russia World Cup
Jun 16, 2018, at 03:58 pm
New York, June 16 (IBNS): The US has warned its citizens about reconsidering their plans of traveling to Russia, stating that potential terror attacks might happen in the nation during the ongoing football World Cup.
Is US readying itself to sever ties with UNHRC?
Jun 16, 2018, at 12:15 pm
New York, Jun 16 (IBNS): If reports are to be believed, the United States is readying itself to cut down all ties with the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC).
Canada PM Justin Trudeau wishes people on Eid
Jun 15, 2018, at 09:55 pm
Ottawa, Jun 15 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has wished all people on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, which is a Muslim festival.
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US President Donald Trump puts 25 percent tariff on Chinese goods
Jun 15, 2018, at 08:48 pm
Washington, June 15 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump on Friday said his country will implement a 25 percent tariff on $50 billion of goods from China that contain industrially significant technologies.
Over 1,200 Canadian children abused by school staff in 20 years: Study
Jun 15, 2018, at 09:46 am
Toronto, June 15 (IBNS): The Canadian Centre for Child Protection (Canadian Centre) has released the most comprehensive study of child sexual abuse by school personnel ever done in Canada.
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo meets Xi Jinping in China
Jun 15, 2018, at 09:09 am
Beijing, June 15 (IBNS): U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who is currently in China, met country's President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Thursday.
Shooting in Toronto leaves two girls injured, police start investigation
Jun 15, 2018, at 08:51 am
Toronto, June 15 (IBNS): The Toronto Police on Friday said two children were injured during a shooting incident in the Canadian city of Toronto on Thursday.
Canadians embrace indigenous goods to protest against US' trade tariffs imposition
Jun 14, 2018, at 09:28 pm
Ottawa, Jun 14 (IBNS): Hitting back at US President Donald Trump's imposition of trade tariffs, Canadians have started to boycott the US goods and also launched several campaigns on social media.
Canada to co-host FIFA World Cup 2026
Jun 14, 2018, at 08:26 pm
Ottawa, Jun 14 (IBNS): Canada will host the FIFA World Cup jointly with the US and Mexico in 2026, media reports said.
Freeland to promote Canada's multilateralism and oppose U.S.tariffs
Jun 13, 2018, at 11:49 pm
Ottawa, Jun 13 (IBNS): During her two-day visit to Washington, Chrystia Freeland, Canada's foreign affairs minister, would be promoting Canada's support for multilateralism, and its opposition to recently imposed tariffs by United States (U.S.), media reports said.
Canada Foreign Minister Freeland to promote Canada's multilateralism & oppose U.S.tariffs
Jun 13, 2018, at 07:19 pm
Ottawa, Jun 13 (IBNS): During her two-day visit to Washington, Chrystia Freeland, Canada's foreign affairs minister, would be promoting Canada's support for multilateralism, and its opposition to recently imposed tariffs by United States (U.S.), media reports said.
Robert De Niro is a very Low IQ individual: Trump
Jun 13, 2018, at 03:52 pm
Washington, June 13 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump on Wednesday attacked actor Robert De Niro by calling him "a very low IQ individual".
Canada: Quebec to offer loans to steel and aluminium companies hit by U.S. tariffs
Jun 12, 2018, at 11:34 pm
Ottawa, June 12 (IBNS): Quebec, a Canadian province, offered on Monday C$100 million ($77.1 million) in loans and guarantees on loans to steel and aluminium companies hit by recent United States (U.S.) tariffs, media reports said.
Trudeau's comments will cost Canadians a lot of money, says Donald Trump
Jun 12, 2018, at 06:05 pm
Singapore, Jun 12 (IBNS): Even after a historic US-North Korea talks on Tuesday, US President Donald Trump did not spare Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau from his attacks for the latter's comment post-G7 Summit, media reports said.
Trump, Kim sign joint statement; US President describes bond with North Korea as 'special'
Jun 12, 2018, at 12:01 pm
Singapore, Jun 12 (IBNS): In a major turnaround in the relationship between the two nations, US President Donald Trump on Tuesday described his bond with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his country as "special".
Donald Trump's economic adviser Larry Kudlow suffers heart attack, admitted to hospital
Jun 12, 2018, at 09:38 am
Singapore City, June 12 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said his top economic adviser Larry Kudlow has suffered a heart attack.
Donald Trump, Kim Jong Un shake hands, meet in Singapore
Jun 12, 2018, at 08:59 am
Singapore City, June 12 (IBNS): Creating history, US President Donald Trump on Tuesday met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Singapore.
Donald Trump,Kim Jong Un to meet at 9 am tomorrow
Jun 11, 2018, at 07:28 pm
Washington, June 11 (IBNS): The White House on Monday confirmed that the much-awaited meeting between US President Donald Trump and North Korea's Kim Jong Un will take place in Singapore at 9 am on Tuesday.
Canada celebrates public servants on National Public Service Week
Jun 11, 2018, at 06:07 pm
Ottawa, June 11 (IBNS): Canada is celebrating its public servants on the National Public Service Week (NPSW), which began on Sunday.
Donald Trump attacks Canada, European allies over trade issue
Jun 11, 2018, at 08:54 am
Singapore City, June 11 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump on Monday continued to attack Canada and European allies over the issue of trade.
Excitement in the air: Donald Trump tweets ahead of meeting with Kim in Singapore
Jun 11, 2018, at 08:35 am
Singapore City, June 11 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump on Monday said he is feeling excited to be in Singapore to attend his first meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
‘We face a global emergency’ over oceans: UN chief sounds the alarm at G7 Summit event
Jun 10, 2018, at 10:55 pm
New York, June 10 (IBNS): Unless there is a change of course, the amount of plastic waste in the world’s oceans will outweigh the fish that live in them, by 2050, said the United Nations Secretary-General on Saturday, declaring that the world now faces a “global emergency” over the oceans.
Ontario’s finance scrutiny tops Ford’s priority list
Jun 10, 2018, at 05:31 am
Ottawa, June 9 (IBNS): Ontario premier-designate Doug Ford yesterday said his first priority in business would be to examine Ontario’s financial situation, media reports said.