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IndiaJul 07, 2020

Kanpur encounter: 3 cops suspended after their suspicious activities linked to Vikas Dubey surfaced

The Inspector General (IG) of Kanpur Range, Mohit Agarwal spoke on Kanpur police encounter case. He said, "Today, three police officers have been suspended after their suspicious activities linked to Vikas Dubey surfaced." "25 teams of 40 police stations have been formed to carry out searches to arrest people involved and very soon we will arrest all," Kanpur Range IG added. Cops put up posters of history-sheeter Vikas Dubey in UP's LakhimpurPolice officials put up posters of history-sheeter Vikas Dubey in UP's Lakhimpur district on July 06. He is the main accused in Kanpur encounter which too
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CanadaJul 07, 2020

First time in weeks no deaths reported in Ontario, as total COVID-19 deaths rise to 8,693 in Canada

There are 105,935 confirmed cases in Canada. Quebec: 55,937 confirmed (including 5,577 deaths, 25,378 resolved) Ontario: 35,948 confirmed (including 2,689 deaths, 31,426 resolved) Alberta: 8,389 confirmed (including 155 deaths, 7,627 resolved) British Columbia: 2,978 confirmed (including 183 deaths, 2,629 resolved) Nova Scotia: 1,065 confirmed (including 63 deaths, 998 resolved) Saskatchewan: 805 confirmed (including 14 deaths, 732 resolved) Manitoba: 314 confirmed (including 7 deaths, 304 resolved), 11 presumptive Newfoundland and Labrador: 261 confirmed (including 3 deaths, 258 resolved) Ne
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BCJul 06, 2020

B.C. reports six additional deaths from COVID-19

British Columbia is reporting six more deaths due to the COVID-19 pandemic with all those who died in long term care. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says four deaths were in the Vancouver Coastal health region and two were in Fraser Health. One person died in June but that death has now been attributed to the virus. The total number of people who have died due to COVID-19 in B.C. stands at 183. There have been 31 new cases of the novel coronavirus since Friday. The province has recorded a total of 2,978 cases of COVID-19.
WorldJul 06, 2020

At least 8 killed in plane collision at Idaho lake

Authorities say at least eight people were killed when two small airplanes collided over a scenic lake in northern Idaho. The Kootenai County Sheriff's Office on Monday said one of the aircraft was a float plane operated by Brooks Seaplane of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, which operates scenic flights over Lake Coeur d' Alene. That plane was carrying five passengers, including three children, and a pilot. The sheriff's office says the second airplane was a Cessna 206 that was carrying at least two people. The bodies of three victims have been recovered so far.
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BCJul 06, 2020

Overdose deaths increase by 93 per cent among B.C.'s First Nations

The First Nations Health Authority says 89 members of its community fatally overdosed from illicit drugs across British Columbia between January and May, an increase of 93 per cent compared with the same period last year. The authority's acting chief medical officer, Dr. Shannon McDonald, says measures to control the spread of COVID-19 have led to people using drugs in isolation as they are less likely to access harm-reduction services. McDonald says 16 per cent of all overdose deaths in the province up to May of this year involved people from First Nations though they represent only 3.4 per
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WorldJul 06, 2020

40 dead in Japan floods, as more areas warned of heavy rain

The death toll from three days of heavy rain and flooding in southern Japan has risen to 40, including 14 who drowned at a riverside nursing home, as rescuers search for 10 missing people and rain threatens wider areas of the main island of Kyushu. Army troops and other rescuers were working their way through mud and debris along the flooded Kuma River, where many houses and buildings were submerged nearly to their roofs. The Meteorological Agency issued the highest weather warning for three prefectures in northern Kyushu after heavy rain hit the island's southern region over the weekend. Mor
CanadaJul 06, 2020

Man accused in Rideau Hall crash had rifle, shotguns, high-capacity magazine: RCMP

Police say the man charged with ramming a truck through a date at Rideau Hall last week was armed with two shotguns, a rifle and a revolver, and threatened Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.Newly released court documents add detail to the charges Canadian Forces member Corey Hurren is facing after the incident July 2.Information sworn by an RCMP officer alleges Hurren had with him a prohibited M-14 rifle, plus the shotguns and a revolver made by Hi-Standard.He's also accused of having a prohibited high-capacity magazine.Aside from 21 charges relate to the weapons, Hurren is accused of threatening
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CanadaJul 06, 2020

China warns Canada of 'consequences' over Hong Kong interference

Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian on Monday warned Canada of retaliation over Ottawa suspended the extradition treaty with Hong Kong and export of sensitive military equipment after the national security law came into force."We strongly condemn that and reserve the right to take reactions", said Zhao during a press briefing.Earlier, Canada's foreign minister Francois-Philippe Champagne had said, "This process demonstrated disregard for Hong Kong's Basic Law and the high degree of autonomy promised for Hong Kong under the 'one country, two systems' framework. Hong Kong's role as
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CanadaJul 06, 2020

Trudeau takes a pass on meeting this week with Trump, Lopez Obrador

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is taking a pass on a meeting this week with U.S. President Donald Trump and Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador.Trudeau's office says he wishes the two countries and their leaders well but Trudeau will remain in Ottawa for a cabinet retreat and a scheduled sitting of Parliament.Lopez Obrador is travelling to D.C. in part to celebrate the entry-into-force of the new North American free-trade deal and had expressed hope Trudeau would join as well.Trudeau's office says the prime minister will continue to work with both countries to ensure the agreement be

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WorldMar 10, 2026

Bahrain says it intercepted 105 missiles, 176 drones amid rising Middle East tensions

Tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate following reported military actions involving the United States and Israel targeting Iran. Bahrain’s armed forces say the country’s air defence systems have intercepted and destroyed 105 missiles and 176 drones since Iran began what officials described as retaliatory attacks. According to a statement from Bahrain’s military, defence systems have been responding continuously to incoming aerial threats. Authorities said the interceptions took place as regional forces remain on heightened alert amid fears of a wider escalation across the Gulf
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CanadaMar 10, 2026

Convicted serial killer Allan Legere, known as ‘Monster of the Miramichi,’ dies in prison at 78

Allan Legere, the convicted serial killer known as the “Monster of the Miramichi,” has died while serving a life sentence in federal custody, according to the Correctional Service of Canada. Legere, 78, died at the Edmonton Institution, the federal agency confirmed. No additional details about the cause of death were immediately released. Legere was serving a life sentence for a series of killings and violent attacks in New Brunswick in the late 1980s. In January 1987, he was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a Miramichi-area shopkeeper and the sexual assault of the man’s wif
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BCMar 10, 2026

Nine people detained after police deploy emergency team during Abbotsford shooting call

Police in Abbotsford say nine people were detained after officers responded to a reported shooting Tuesday night at a home in the 33500 block of Cannon Avenue. According to a news release from the Abbotsford Police Department, patrol officers were called to the area at about 8:00 p.m. and quickly identified a residence known to police that investigators believe is connected to the incident. Police said several individuals inside the home became uncooperative when officers attempted to evacuate the residence and barricaded themselves inside. Because of the nature of the call and information tha
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IndiaMar 10, 2026

Majithia alleges Punjab CM Mann backing down on Chandigarh claim over SSP appointment

Shiromani Akali Dal senior leader Bikram Singh Majithia on Tuesday accused Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann of stepping back from Punjab’s long-standing claim over Chandigarh following changes to the city’s senior police leadership. Majithia said Punjab cadre IPS officer Kanwardeep Kaur is being sent back to the Punjab cadre after completing her three-year term as Senior Superintendent of Police in Chandigarh. He alleged that an IPS officer from the Haryana cadre has been given charge of the post. According to Majithia, the Punjab government did not send a panel of officers to the Union
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CanadaMar 10, 2026

Toronto police investigate reported firearm discharge near U.S. Consulate; no injuries reported

Toronto police say they are investigating reports that a firearm was discharged near the United States Consulate in downtown Toronto. Police said officers responded to the area of University Avenue and Queen Street West after receiving reports of gunfire. In a post on social media, Toronto police said evidence consistent with a firearm discharge was found at the scene. Authorities say there are no reports of injuries. Police have not released information about a possible suspect and say the investigation remains ongoing. The southbound lanes of University Avenue near the consulate have been cl