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WorldSep 16, 2024

Man arrested after apparent assassination attempt on Trump appears in court to face charges

A man arrested after anapparent assassination attempt targeting former President Donald Trumpappeared in federal court Monday as the Justice Department prepared to unseal charges. The man, identified by law enforcement officials as Ryan Wesley Routh, was to face a federal magistrate in West Palm Beach. Shackled and wearing a blue jumpsuit, Routh smiled as he spoke with his lawyer and reviewed documents ahead of his initial appearance. It was not immediately clear what charges he will face. The episode occurred Sunday afternoon when Secret Service agents stationed a few holes up from where Trum
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IndiaSep 16, 2024

Punjab became prosperous during AAP's tenure: Bibi Jagir Kaur

Former President of Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee Bibi Jagir Kaur launched a major attack on the Bhagwant Mann government. Bibi Jagir Kaur said that the 'AAP' government in Punjab has completed half of its tenure and in these two and a half years, it has made the burden of debt on the head of Punjabis even heavier by raising a debt of more than one lakh crore. Bibi Jagir Kaur criticized the Bhagwant Mann government and said that despite the bad economic condition of the state, the state government kept a budget of 750 crores for the promotion of its works and Aam Aadmi Party is usin
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BCSep 16, 2024

Earthquakes shake deep below northern British Columbia coast

The northern British Columbia coast was rattled by two earthquakes below the ocean floor on Sunday. Natural Resources Canada said the first quake hit at 3:20 p.m. and measured 6, while the second came about an hour later and measured 4.5.It says no damage was reported and none would be expected. The U.S. Geological Survey set the magnitude of the quake at 6.5, and says it was centred at about the midway point between Haida Gwaii and Port McNeill on the northern end of Vancouver Island. The American Tsunami warning centre said no tsunami was expected to be generated. Ben Wilson, the food and b
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IndiaSep 16, 2024

Kejriwal will resign tomorrow, then who will be the next Chief Minister?

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is once again in the headlines. Kejriwal, who came out of jail after nearly 4 months on the charge of liquor scam, will resign from the post of Chief Minister tomorrow. There is talk that any of his close associates Atishi Singh, Kailash Gehlot, Gopal Rai, Saurabh Bhardwaj and Sunita Kejriwal can become the next Chief Minister of Delhi. It is said that Kejriwal's full focus will now be on campaigning in Haryana, where voting is scheduled to take place on October 5. It is worth noting that only 5 months are left for the elections in Delhi and Kejriwal, who
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CanadaSep 16, 2024

The proceedings of the Canadian Parliament begin today, Poilievre can submit a no-confidence motion

The Canadian Parliament begins today and during this session, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre can introduce a no-confidence motion against PM Justin Trudeau's minority Liberal government at any time. The special thing is that although NDP president Jagmeet Singh has broken the agreement with the Liberals, the party has not shown any interest in elections in the near future, but Poilievre is putting full pressure to topple the government. He has also challenged the Bloc Quebecois to face the Liberals. Poilievre also alleged that Jagmeet Singh is making voters wait for a change of governm
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IndiaSep 13, 2024

NIA raided many places in Punjab

In the early hours of Friday, the NIA conducted raids at 13 different places in the state. According to police sources, these raids were in connection with the attack on the Indian High Commission in Canada in 2023. The NIA raided the houses of relatives of Amritpal Singh, an independent Lok Sabha member from Khadur Sahib and Khalistan Hamaiti, in Butala village, Jalupur Khera and Raya Feruman town. On this occasion, the officers took Amarjit Kaur, the wife of Amritpal Singh's uncle Parhat Singh, to Beas police station, where they interrogated her for about five hours. The investigation team
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BCSep 13, 2024

B.C. to ensure fruit growers impacted by co-op closure are paid for past harvests

The British Columbia government says it is taking steps to ensure tree fruit growers are compensated for past harvests after the closure of a co-operative that had served farmers for almost 90 years. It says the Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC is "redirecting" about $4 million in provincial funding that will be used to ensure co-op members receive money they are owed. The province says the foundation will pay growers in the coming weeks and then recoup the funds at the end of the court process involving the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative that filed for creditor protection last month. In Ju
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IndiaSep 13, 2024

The Shiromani Akali Dal demanded the dismissal of Harjot Bains in the cyber scam case

The Shiromani Akali Dal has demanded the dismissal of Education Minister Harjot Bains in the Rs 100 crore cyber scam case of Punjab. The party said in its address to the Governor that an ED investigation should be conducted against Harjot Bains and his associate Jyoti Yadav in this big cyber scam under the supervision of the Punjab-Haryana High Court as it also involves money laundering. Youth Akali Dal president Sarabjit Singh Jhinjar said this is necessary because the special investigation team formed by the state government cannot hold the cabinet minister accountable. He said that all Pu
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BCSep 13, 2024

B.C. to scrap carbon tax if federal government drops requirement: Eby

British Columbia Premier David Eby says his government would end the carbon tax on consumers if the federal government removed the legal requirement. Eby says B.C. residents are struggling with affordability, but the government would still ensure that big polluters pay a price for carbon to take action on climate change.

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BCJan 26, 2026

Vancouver police seek help identifying woman who died at Strathcona shelter

Vancouver police are asking for the public’s assistance to identify a woman who died late last month after spending about a week at a shelter in the Strathcona neighbourhood. According to police, the woman checked into the East Cordova Street shelter overnight between December 20 and December 21, using the name “Lindsay.” She stayed at the facility for seven nights and was found unresponsive in her bed on the evening of December 27. Emergency responders attended, but she was pronounced dead at the scene. Shelter staff told investigators the woman spoke limited English and was not a famil
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IndiaJan 26, 2026

SGPC executive committee meeting called for Jan. 31 to review complaints raised by Punjab government

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee has convened an emergency meeting of its executive committee on January 31 under the leadership of SGPC president Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami. According to information shared by the SGPC, the meeting is expected to take up a detailed review of complaints submitted by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to the Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib on January 15. Those submissions reportedly run into thousands of pages and include allegations related to the misuse of golak funds by the SGPC. Sources indicate that the executive committee may also delibera
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BCJan 26, 2026

Mission RCMP seek public help after masked man knocks on Phelps Avenue home

Mission RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance following a suspicious incident outside a family residence in Mission earlier this month. Police say the incident occurred around noon on January 20 on Phelps Avenue and involved a vehicle and several unidentified individuals. According to investigators, a grey Toyota Rav4 carrying four people pulled up outside the home. A man wearing a balaclava exited the rear passenger door, ran up to the house, and forcefully knocked on the door with both hands before running back to the vehicle. The Rav4 then sped away from the area. Police say it is s
AlbertaJan 26, 2026

Known offender charged after repeated vehicle ramming on Piikani Nation

Mounties serving the Piikani Nation in southern Alberta say a 19-year-old man with a prior criminal history is facing several charges following a vehicle incident that occurred around the Christmas period. Piikani Nation RCMP report they were called after receiving complaints that a vehicle was deliberately rammed into another car multiple times. Police say the suspect fled the area before officers arrived. The investigation continued for several weeks, and RCMP say the man was located and arrested nearly one month after the incident. No serious injuries were reported, but police describe the
WorldJan 26, 2026

Ferry sinks off southern Philippines, at least 18 dead, dozens missing

At least 18 people have died after a passenger ferry sank near an island in the southern Philippines early Monday, triggering a large-scale search and rescue operation by the coast guard and navy. Officials said more than 350 passengers and crew were on board the cargo and passenger ferry when it encountered a technical problem, causing the vessel to tilt sharply to one side and take on water. Several people were reported to have fallen into the sea as the ship began to sink. Rescue teams have so far saved 316 passengers and crew members, while recovery efforts continue for dozens who remain u