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IndiaJun 09, 2021

CM Kejriwal reviews 'Jahan Vote Wahan Vaccination' campaign

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on June 9 reviewed 'Jahan Vote Wahan Vaccination' in the national capital. "A new initiative started in Delhi, 'jahan vote wahan vaccination'. People weren't coming in large numbers, so we thought they'll have to be this invited. So it was started, people are being vaccinated where they used to vote, polling stations turned into vaccination centres," said Delhi CM. He added, "BLO is going from door to door, giving paper to people - with slots mentioned on it, asking them to come for vaccination."
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IndiaJun 09, 2021

'Mehul Choksi introduced himself as Raj': Barbara Jabarica

In an exclusive interview with ANI, 'mystery-woman' in Mehul Choksi case Barbara Jabarica said that she was not aware of his real name and background until last week. "I'm European, I live in Europe and I'm not following Indian news. I'm also not following list of fraudsters so I haven't been aware of his real name and background until last week and I believe most people in Antigua...I don't think anyone knew his name or background," said Barbara Jabarica.
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IndiaJun 09, 2021

'Ready to discuss options other than repealing farm laws': Agriculture Minister

Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Tomar on June 9 said that Centre is willing to hold talks with farmer organisations if they want to discuss anything other than repealing agricultural laws.Farmers'protest continues over several demands including repealing of Centre's farm laws.
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BCJun 09, 2021

B.C. records 165 cases of COVID-19 as officials encourage more 2nd doses of vaccine

Health officials in British Columbia say it's encouraging to see a steady increase in the number of people who are protected with a COVID-19 vaccine as cases decline. However, of the nearly 3.7 million doses of vaccine that have been administered, less than 346,000 are second doses. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix say the province has recorded 165 new infections and no additional deaths as part of its exit out of the pandemic. There are currently 2,051 active cases of COVID-19 in B.C., and of the 203 people in hospital, 57 are in intensive care. Peopl
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BCJun 08, 2021

More than one-million naloxone kits have been shipped across B.C.: Provincial Health Services Authority

The Provincial Health Services Authority and BC Centre for Disease Control say more than one-million naloxone kits have been shipped across BC since 2012, more than a quarter of them last year, alone. The kits are used to reverse opioid overdoses and a statement from the province says mathematical modelling shows naloxone averted more than three-thousand potentially fatal overdoses between January 2015 and March of this year. But users and those working to reduce the deadly toll from the ongoing illicit drug crisis say naloxone is not enough as BC endures the highest-ever rate of overdoses, r
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BCJun 08, 2021

Impaired driving investigation launched after woman seriously injured in hit-and-run crash

RCMP in Nanaimo have launched an impaired driving investigation following a hit-and-run crash in that city. The crash seriously injured an 18-year-old woman and totalled the car she was driving. The woman was hit from behind by a pickup truck that tried to cut behind her vehicle as she drove on the Nanaimo Parkway, sending her small car careening out of control, but causing little damage to the pickup. Witness reports led police to the suspected driver and his vehicle. The man was arrested for impaired driving after failing two breath tests, his truck was impounded for 30 days, and he was iss
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CanadaJun 08, 2021

PM Trudeau, Jagmeet Singh among politicians, dignitaries and community members attending a vigil in London

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is calling on Canadians to rally around the family and friends of a Muslim family mowed down Sunday evening in what he describes as a terrorist attack. Trudeau told an Ottawa news conference Canadians can do many small things to counter racism.Trudeau is expected to be among the politicians, dignitaries and community members attending a vigil in London, Ontario tonight in support of the victims of Sunday's attack. Four members of a Muslim family were killed in what police said was a deliberate, hate-motivated attack, with a speeding pickup truck used as the weapon
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WorldJun 08, 2021

French leader Macron slapped in face on visit to small town

French President Emmanuel Macron has been slapped in the face by a man during a visit to a small town in southeast France. The incident on Tuesday prompted a wide show of support from politicians across the ideological spectrum. A video shows a man slapping Macron in the face and the president's bodyguards pushing the aggressor away as the head of state was quickly rushed from the scene in the town of Tain-l'Hermitage. The man appears to have cried out ``Montjoie! Saint Denis!'' a centuries-old royalist war cry, before finishing with ``A bas la Macronie,'' or ``Down with Macron.'' French broa
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CanadaJun 08, 2021

Canadian Armed Forces reports 16 military suicides in 2020

The Canadian Armed Forces says 16 service members took their own lives last year. That represents a slight decline from the 20 military suicides reported in 2019, which was the largest number in five years. The new figures nonetheless bring the total number of Canadian military personnel who have died by suicide over the last decade to 191. That is more than the 158 service members who were killed while serving in Afghanistan from 2001 to 2014. Military commanders have expressed concern about the mental well-being of those in uniform, particularly given the COVID-19 pandemic and a drop in the

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WorldJun 22, 2026

Confirmed Ebola cases in eastern Congo rise to 1,003, death toll reaches 254

The number of confirmed Ebola cases in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has risen to 1,003, with approximately 254 deaths reported since the outbreak began, according to the country's Health Ministry. In a statement issued Sunday, the ministry said 100 people in Ituri province have recovered from the disease since the outbreak was declared on May 15, 2026. Another 365 patients remain hospitalized or are being treated in isolation centres. Health officials said tracing people who have come into contact with infected patients remains the biggest challenge in containing the outbreak. Accordin
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CanadaJun 22, 2026

Three dead, including police officer, in Montreal shooting during operation targeting armed suspect

A Montreal police officer, an armed suspect and a civilian were killed during a shooting in Montreal's Côte-des-Neiges neighbourhood on Monday while police were attempting to apprehend an armed individual. A second officer was taken to hospital in critical condition. According to the Montreal Police Service, officers were carrying out an operation involving an armed suspect when a violent confrontation broke out. Police have not released additional details about the circumstances surrounding the shooting and said the investigation remains ongoing. Authorities issued an emergency alert through
WorldJun 22, 2026

13 killed, dozens injured in explosion at Qatar LNG facility

At least 13 people were killed and 66 others injured after an explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan liquefied natural gas (LNG) complex on Sunday evening, according to Qatari authorities. Officials said the blast occurred at the Barzan local gas supply facility and was caused by a technical malfunction. Emergency crews responded to the scene and an investigation into the incident has been launched. The explosion happened as operations at parts of the gas complex were being resumed following disruptions linked to an Iranian attack in March. Authorities have not released details about the specific sec
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CanadaJun 22, 2026

Ottawa reverses course on some 'lost Canadian' citizenship certificate cancellations

The federal government has reinstated the citizenship status of some "lost Canadians" just days after ordering them to surrender newly issued citizenship certificates and return their Canadian passports. According to letters shared with The Canadian Press, several individuals who had been told earlier this month that their proof of citizenship was under review received new correspondence over the weekend confirming their citizenship claims remain valid after what Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada described as a "thorough review." The department previously said that "a few dozen" peo
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BCJun 22, 2026

B.C. records more than 300 wildfires so far this season, most now extinguished

More than 300 wildfires have been recorded in British Columbia since April 1, with most of them now extinguished, according to the BC Wildfire Service and provincial officials. Forests Minister Ravi Parmar said there are currently 20 active wildfires across the province. Five of those fires were reported within the past 24 hours. According to Parmar, 14 of the active fires were caused by human activity, while four were sparked by lightning. The causes of the remaining two fires are still under investigation. Data from the BC Wildfire Service shows that 333 wildfires have been recorded in Briti