Canada keen to boost ties with India, participates in Vibrant Gujarat

Jan 15, 2017, at 05:06 am

Toronto/Gandhinagar, Jan 14 (IBNS): Canada is eager to strengthen its business ties with India, said Canada’s minister of infrastructure and communities Amarjeet Sohi.

US ends 20 year trade embargo with Sudan

Jan 14, 2017, at 09:39 pm

Washington/AddisAbaba, Jan 14 (IBNS): The US has lifted trade and financial sanctions, with some restrictions, against Sudan, thus ending a 20-year economic embargo on the nation, according to media reports on Saturday.

Obamacare: US Congress takes big step

Jan 14, 2017, at 01:58 pm

Washington, Jan 14 (IBNS): In a crucial step, The US House of Representatives has made the move to demolish outgoing US president Barack Obama's signature healthcare law.

More than 1 million people urge Obama to pardon Snowden

Jan 14, 2017, at 01:59 am

New York, Jan 13 (IBNS): The Pardon Snowden campaign has been delivered more than 1 million signatures to President Barack Obama, urging him to pardon whistleblower Edward Snowden before he leaves office on Jan 20.

America: Outgoing President Obama honours Joe Biden with Medal of Freedom

Jan 13, 2017, at 06:40 pm

Washington, Jan 13 (IBNS): Outgoing US President Barack Obama surprised his deputy Joe Biden by honouring him with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, America's highest civilian honour.

New changes announced in Ontario Premier’s cabinet

Jan 13, 2017, at 03:35 pm

Toronto, Jan 13 (IBNS): With the aim of improving the quality of life of Ontario seniors, support the growth of small businesses and advance gender equality, Premier Kathleen Wynne announced Thursday changes to her cabinet at the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, Queen's Park, Toronto.

Ontario Fertility Program celebrates first anniversary

Jan 12, 2017, at 06:58 pm

Toronto, Jan 12 (IBNS): The Ontario Fertility Program (OFP) celebrated its first anniversary in the presence of Premier Kathleen Wynne at the YMCA in Young and Wellesley on Tuesday.

I will be the greatest jobs producer: Donald Trump

Jan 12, 2017, at 04:43 am

New York, Jan 11 (IBNS): US President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday addressed his first news conference in nearly six months where he said that he will be the greatest jobs producer.

Consul General of India celebrates Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Toronto

Jan 12, 2017, at 01:24 am

Toronto, Jan 11 (IBNS): The Consul General of India (CGI) office in Toronto on Monday celebrated the Pravasi Bhartiya Divas (PBD) to engage with the Indian diaspora and enable them to share their experiences in various fields.

US condemns Kabul blasts

Jan 11, 2017, at 03:57 pm

Washingtonm, Jan 11 (IBNS): The US on Wednesday condemned the twin blasts which rocked Afghanistan capital Kabul on Tuesday.

Our democracy needs you: Obama

Jan 11, 2017, at 03:12 pm

Chicago, Jan 11 (IBNS): In his farewell speech here, US President Barack Obama urged people of America to defend their democracy.

US Department of Defence announces successful micro-drone demonstration

Jan 11, 2017, at 03:54 am

Washington, Jan 10 (IBNS): In one of the most significant tests of autonomous systems under development by the US Department of Defence, the Strategic Capabilities Office, partnering with Naval Air Systems Command, successfully demonstrated one of the world’s largest micro-drone swarms at China Lake, California.

Donald Trump appoints son-in-law in key administrative post

Jan 10, 2017, at 09:01 pm

Washington DC, Jan 10 (IBNS) : President-elect Donald Trump'a son-in-law Jared Kushner has been named as a senior adviser in the West Wing,R media reports said.

Meryl Streep is an over-rated actresses in Hollywood: Trump hits back

Jan 10, 2017, at 12:11 am

Los Angeles,Jan 9 (IBNS): Facing criticisms, US presidential-elect Donald Trump attacked actress Meryl Streep and called her an 'over-rated actresses in Hollywood'.

Donald Trump slams media as 'fake'

Jan 09, 2017, at 04:00 pm

Washington, Jan 9 (IBNS): US President-elect Donald Trump's perpetual fight with the press continued as the former slammed the latter as fake.

Trump hails the UK as long time ally, special

Jan 08, 2017, at 04:45 pm

Washington, Jan 8 (IBNS): US President-elect Donald Trump has hailed the United Kingdom as special and a long time ally.

Trump looking forward towards improved relation with Russia

Jan 08, 2017, at 04:27 pm

Washington, Jan 8 (IBNS): Advocating for an improved relationship with Russia, US President-elect Donald Trump said he's looking forward towards one.

Shooter at Fort Lauderdale airport had no Canadian connection

Jan 08, 2017, at 05:48 am

Toronto, Jan 8 (IBNS): A gunman, who had opened fire in the baggage claim area at the Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, Friday just before 1 p.m, killing five people and wounding several before being taken into custody, had no Canadian connection, media reports said.

Florida airport shooting leaves five killed, suspect in custody

Jan 07, 2017, at 03:05 pm

Miami, Jan 7 (IBNS): In shocking incident, a lone gunman opened fire at Fort Lauderdale airport in Forida, USA on Friday, leaving at least five killed and about 40 people injured.

Fort Lauderdale Airport shooting: 5 killed

Jan 07, 2017, at 01:42 pm

Washington, Jan 7 (IBNS): At least five people were killed when a gunman opened fire at the Fort Lauderdale, Florida, international airport on Friday, media reports said.

Several killed in Florida airport shooting by lone gunman

Jan 07, 2017, at 06:36 am

Miami, Jan 7 (IBNS) Several people died when a gunman went on a shooting spree in the Fort Lauderdale airport in Forida, USA on Friday, said reports.

2016 deadliest year ever for migrants crossing Mediterranean – UN agency

Jan 07, 2017, at 04:54 am

New York, Jan 6 (Just Earth News): More migrants were killed crossing the Mediterranean Sea to Europe in 2016 than ever before, according to the United Nations migration agency in the region.

With temperatures dropping, asylum-seekers on Greek islands need to be moved to the mainland – UN refugee agency

Jan 07, 2017, at 04:50 am

New York, Jan 6 (Just Earth News): Drawing attention to situation of hundreds of asylum-seekers on the Greek Aegean islands, facing further vulnerability as temperatures are expected to drop in the coming days, the United Nations refugee agency underlined the urgent need to accelerate their transfer to the mainland.

Canada: An abused and malnourished dog found on Scarborough street

Jan 07, 2017, at 03:08 am

Toronto, Jan. 6 (IBNS): Toronto Animal Services have stated that a dog found abused and malnourished in Scarborough near Toronto on Christmas Eve was recovering in a foster home after receiving treatment, media reports said..

Canada: Mississauga woman, toddler killed in crash in Florida

Jan 07, 2017, at 12:47 am

Toronto, Jan 6 (IBNS): Police have identified a Mississauga woman and her four-year-old child who were killed in a crash in Florida earlier this week, media reports said.

Canada: Poisonous snakes seized from Toronto home

Jan 07, 2017, at 12:34 am

Toronto, Jan 6 (IBNS): 20 alive and 18 dead poisonous snakes, including a variety of vipers, puff adders, hundred pacers, cobras and rattle snakes, were seized from a Toronto home on Tuesday by Toronto Municipal Licensing and Standards (TMLS), media reports said.

Canada: Ontario man killed in Syria 'fighting' against Islamic State militants

Jan 06, 2017, at 01:26 am

Toronto, Jan 5 (IBNS): An Ontario family at Niagara Falls, learnt about the death of their 24-year-old son Nazzareno Tassone through a letter from Kurdish People's Defence Units informing them that he had been killed in Syria while fighting against Islamic State militants, media reports said.

Canadian National Railway: Uncertain future ahead

Jan 05, 2017, at 08:31 pm

Calgary, Jan 5 (IBNS): Canadian National Railway didn't fare well in the past 12 months with decline in cargo volumes, a failed takeover bid and divisions within the industry, according to media reports.

Some people don't understand the 'movement', says Trump

Jan 05, 2017, at 04:37 pm

Washington, Jan 5 (IBNS): US President-elect Donald Trump has said on Wednesday that some people don't understand the 'movement', referring to his win in the US presidential polls.

Canada: North York mansion gutted by fire

Jan 05, 2017, at 04:08 pm

Toronto, Jan 5 (IBNS): The multimillion-dollar house, which was being constructed on Forest Heights Boulevard, North York, Ontario was ruined by fire which broke out early morning on New Year's Day, media reports said.