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WorldJun 11, 2024

Chinese police say man under arrest in stabbing of US college instructors

Chinese police say a suspect is in custody in a stabbing attack on four instructors from Iowa’s Cornell College who were teaching at a Chinese university in the northeast city of Jilin. Jilin city police said a 55-year old man surnamed Cui was walking in a public park when he had bumped into a foreigner. He then stabbed the foreigner and three other foreigners who were with him, and a Chinese person who approached in an attempt to intervene. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below. Four instructors from Iowa's Cornell College teaching at Beihua University in northe
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BCJun 10, 2024

Wildfire that forced thousands from Fort Nelson, B.C., now listed as under control

The wildfire that forced 4,700 people to leave their homes in Fort Nelson, B.C., is now listed as under control. The BC Wildfire Service says in a social media statement that the 123-square-kilometre fire in northeastern B.C. is not expected to grow beyond its current boundary. All evacuation alerts connected to the fire have been lifted. The Parker Lake blaze came within a few kilometres of Fort Nelson on May 10, prompting the evacuation of most of the town. The fire destroyed four homes and damaged several other properties. Rain and cooler temperatures have allowed crews to reduce the wildfi
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CanadaJun 07, 2024

McGill says campus protest that led to 15 arrests was 'troubling' escalation

McGill University says a protest that culminated in the arrest of 15 people Thursday was a "troubling" event in a series of escalating incidents that have taken place since pro-Palestinian demonstrators set up an encampment on campus more than a month ago. The university says in a statement that protesters blockaded several doors during Thursday's demonstration, and damaged furniture and yelled threats, forcing some staff members to shelter in place. The school said it supports the right to freedom of expression but condemns "the use of intimidating, aggressive, harassing or illegal tactics su
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BCJun 06, 2024

182 deaths linked to B.C. unregulated drugs in April, 14,500 deaths in eight years

The British Columbia Coroners Service says 182 people died in April from drug overdoses. A statement from the service says the toll represents a 24 per cent decrease in deaths from April 2023, but "the risk posed by unregulated drug supply remains very high." It says in the eight years since the public-health emergency was declared, 14,582 people in the province have died from toxic drugs, including 763 in the first four months of this year. The coroner says fentanyl continues to be the primary driver of overdoses this year, and was detected in 82 per cent of toxicological tests. Unregulated d
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CanadaJun 05, 2024

Trudeau travelling to Normandy to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is on his way to Normandy, France, to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Around 160,000 Allied troops landed on the beaches on June 6, 1944, in what's now known as the beginning of the end of the Second World War. In all, 4,414 Allied troops were killed that day, including 381 Canadians. Trudeau is set to attend a Canadian ceremony at Juno Beach on Thursday before heading to an international ceremony at nearby Omaha Beach. Canada's delegation also includes 13 Second World War veterans, the oldest of whom is 104. Marie-Eve Vaillancourt, the executive director of t
harsimrat-kaur-badal-wins-from-bathinda-seat-became-mp-for-the-fourth-consecutive-time
IndiaJun 04, 2024

Harsimrat Kaur Badal wins from Bathinda seat, became MP for the fourth consecutive time

Shiromani Akali Dal candidate Harsimrat Kaur Badal has wins from Bathinda. He has become an MP from Bathinda for the fourth time. AAP's Gurmeet has been on the second place. Harsimrat Kaur Badal has secured a lead of 45494 votes. Harsimrat Kaur Badal got 274514 votes, Mohinder Singh Sidhu, Congress got 144003, Gurmeet Singh Khudian AAP got 231020 votes and BJP's Parampal Kaur Sidhu got 79512 votes. There are 9 assembly seats under this seat which include Lambi, Bathinda Urban, Bathinda Rural, Bhucho Mandi, Maur Mandi, Talwandi Sabo, Mansa, Sardulgarh and Budhlada Assembly.
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IndiaJun 04, 2024

Charanjit Channi's victory in Jalandhar is certain, the number of votes is over 3 lakh

The results of the elections held on June 1 in 13 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab are being announced today. Its counting has started from 8 am. In the early trends, Congress candidate Charanjit Singh Channi is leading from Jalandhar. Congress candidate Charanjit Singh Channi is running ahead. Sushil Rinku is at number two, Pawan Kumar Tinu is at number three, Mahendra Singh KP is at number four and Balwinder Kumar is at number five. Charanjit Singh Channi's victory is certain, only the announcement remains. Charanjit Singh Channi has crossed the mark of 3 lakhs. Charanjit Channi is leading with a
bhagwant-manns-13-0-claim-turned-out-to-be-a-blow-congress-is-making-a-bet
IndiaJun 04, 2024

Bhagwant Mann's 13-0 claim turned out to be a blow? Congress is making a bet

The counting of votes cast for the Lok Sabha elections has started. NDA is leading in early trends. Apart from this, the India alliance is also giving a strong fight. If we talk about Punjab, here the Congress is getting great response in the initial trends. In the initial trends, Congress is seen at the forefront and AAP is behind. Right now, the most talked about is Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's claim of 13-0. Let us tell you that Mann had claimed that AAP will win all the Lok Sabha seats in Punjab, but the trends so far are pointing to something else. Congress, which won 8 seats last time
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CanadaJun 03, 2024

Trudeau pitches strong ties to Mexico's new leader Claudia Sheinbaum amid U.S. tumult

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is welcoming the election of Mexico's next president, Claudia Sheinbaum, and pitching closer ties between the two counties as they ponder the future of North American relations. Mexicans elected Sheinbaum as their first female president Sunday, and in October she will replace Andrés Manuel Lopéz Obrador. The election comes three months after the Liberals reimposed a visa requirement for Mexican visitors over concerns that the 2016 lifting of the requirement led to a rise in ineligible refugee claims and human smuggling into the U.S. The two countries will be par

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AlbertaMay 22, 2026

Verdict expected in Edmonton dog attack death trial

A judge is expected to deliver a verdict Friday in the criminal negligence trial of an Edmonton woman charged in the 2024 death of an 11-year-old boy killed by two dogs. Crystal MacDonald has pleaded not guilty to criminal negligence causing death in connection with the fatal attack on Kache Grist at her Edmonton home in April 2024. Court heard MacDonald and the boy’s father, Wesley Grist, were roommates at the time. Kache, who lived in British Columbia, was visiting Edmonton during spring break when the attack occurred. During testimony, MacDonald said she repeatedly warned Wesley Grist no
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BCMay 22, 2026

Surrey police seek help identifying robbery suspect near Central SkyTrain Station

Surrey Police Service is asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect connected to an alleged robbery near Surrey Central SkyTrain Station last month. According to a Surrey Police Service release, frontline officers responded on April 24 at about 7:10 p.m. after two people reported they had been assaulted, robbed, and threatened near the station. Police said a pair of Meta smart glasses was taken during the incident. Investigators released a photo of the suspect and are asking anyone who recognizes the individual to come forward as the investigation continues. Police described the susp
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IndiaMay 22, 2026

Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh accuses AAP leadership of “selling” Punjab posts after joining BJP

Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh, who recently left the Aam Aadmi Party and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, has accused the AAP leadership of exploiting Punjab in a social media post containing a series of corruption allegations. Singh alleged that the party leadership had “sold everything,” including Rajya Sabha seats from Punjab and ministerial positions, claiming appointments were allegedly made in exchange for money. He further stated that he would reveal how certain individuals were appointed as ministers and officials “to loot Punjab” and deliver the proceeds to a person he refe
AlbertaMay 22, 2026

Former Durham officer arrested in Alberta on multiple sexual assault charges

Alberta RCMP have arrested a former Durham Regional Police officer who is facing multiple sexual assault and breach of trust charges linked to alleged incidents dating back more than 20 years. Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit said the alleged offences occurred in 2003 and were investigated at the time. The civilian police watchdog said the case was reopened in 2024 after the complainant provided new information. The SIU said a Canada-wide warrant was issued for Kevin Seamons. RCMP arrested him in Alberta on Wednesday night. Seamons faces six counts of sexual assault, one count of sexual
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CanadaMay 22, 2026

Carney says Alberta central to Canada’s future after Smith referendum announcement

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Alberta remains a critical part of Canada’s future after Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced plans to include a separation question in a provincial referendum scheduled for Oct. 19. According to statements made Friday on Parliament Hill, the Alberta government plans to ask voters whether the province should remain part of Canada or pursue separation through a legal process. Carney said Canada is functioning as a successful country and described Alberta as essential to the country’s continued economic and political development. He said the federal govern