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WorldJun 08, 2022

Russia, Turkey back plan to export grains; Ukraine doubtful

Russia and Turkey say they support a safecorridor in the Black Sea to export Ukrainian grain to global markets. Turkey's foreign minister hosted his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Ankara on Wednesday. A Turkish minister also said that Western sanctions should be lifted against Russia for allowing the grain to be exported. Ukraine was not invited to the talks, and has expressed concern that acceding to Russia's request to remove mines from its ports could allow Moscow to attack its southern coast. The European Union accused Moscow of ``weaponizing'' food supplies to gain an advantage i
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IndiaJun 08, 2022

Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi mastermind behind Sidhu Moose Wala murder, says Delhi Police

Delhi Police on Wednesday said that the mastermind behind the killing of popular Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala is gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. Addressing a press conference here, today evening, the chief of Delhi's anti-terror unit, Special Cell, Hargobinder Singh Dhaliwal said, "Delhi Police Special Cell traced down the organised gang and criminals who carried out the murder. In this incident as well, we have received information that this attack was planned. It is our duty to nab the culprits as soon as possible." With the joint cooperation of the Delhi Police and Punjab Police, we began the
AlbertaJun 08, 2022

Calgary: Police arrest a man and woman in the theft of copper wire

RCMP have arrested a man and woman in the theft of copper wire at a cell phone tower east of Calgary. Police were called by a Telus employee who was live-monitoring the theft on video. The couple was arrested while attempting to leave the site. Police say officers found a large amount of copper wire, cutting equipment and break-in tools in the suspect vehicle.
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IndiaJun 08, 2022

Moose Wala killing: Politicians, fans join singer's family at bhog ceremony in Mansa

Politicians rubbed shoulders with fans from Punjab and neighbouring Haryana as hundreds gathered at the New Grain Market in Mansa on Wednesday morning to take part in the bhog ceremony organised by the family of Punjabi singer and Congress leader Shubhdeep Singh, popular as Sidhu Moose Wala, who was shot dead by unidentified assailants on May 29. Condoling the death of noted singer late Shubhdeep Singh alias Sidhu Moosewala, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday said that the demise of the popular singer was a huge and irreparable loss for the family and fans. In a condolence mes
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IndiaJun 08, 2022

Bikram Majithia unsafe in jail, says Harsimrat Kaur Badal

Accusing the Additional Director General of Police (DGP) Prisons of intentional inhumane treatment of SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia, former Union Minister Harsimrat Badal on Wednesday alleged that her brother Bikram Mathijia was not safe in the jail and asked Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab for immediate removal of the ADGP. "My brother Bikram Majithia's life is not secure in jail with Harpreet Sidhu as ADGP, Prisons. The police officer can go to any extent to harm my brother. There is a danger of Bikram being eliminated or being entangled in another false case by planting something on
AlbertaJun 08, 2022

Ambulance response time investigation completed in fatal Calgary dog attack

Alberta Health Services says a communications mix-up is the reason why it took an ambulance 30 minutes to respond after dogs attacked an 86-year-old woman in Calgary. It says the call for help was initially triaged as non-life-threatening. Police later told emergency medical services that the woman's injuries were serious and she died. Police say the three dogs, which were seized by the city, are believed to be a North American pit bull-terrier mix, a North American Staffordshire mix and an American pit bull.
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IndiaJun 08, 2022

Rahul Gandhi to appear before ED on June 13, Congress braces for political show of strength

The Congress is preparing to put up a show of its strength on June 13 when the party leader Rahul Gandhi will appear before the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a money laundering case. Congress is planning a big event to show its strength and convey its political message to Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led BJP government. According to sources, a meeting of All India Congress Committee (AICC) General Secretaries, State Incharges, and Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) Chiefs has been called on Thursday to decide the strategy for the day. In addition, Congress MPs, and Congress Working
WorldJun 08, 2022

Armed man arrested near Justice Kavanaugh's house

WASHINGTON- The Supreme Court says an armed man who made threats against Justice Brett Kavanaugh was arrested near the justice's house in Maryland. The man was arrested around 1:50 a.m. Wednesday, court spokeswoman Patricia McCabe said in an email. The Washington Post initially reported the arrest, quoting sources who said the man is from California and was upset by a leaked draft opinion suggesting the court is about to overrule Roe v. Wade, the court's landmark abortion case. He was also said to be upset over recent mass shootings, the Post reported. Kavanaugh lives in a Maryland suburb just
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IndiaJun 08, 2022

Punjab Police seek red corner notice against Goldy Brar

The Punjab Police have requested the issuing of a red corner notice (RCN) against absconder Goldy Brar. Punjab government said on Wednesday it is pushing for Red Corner Notice against top gangsters Goldy Brar and Harwinder Rinda, noting that Punjab Police had sent a proposal to CBI for RCN against Brar ten days before the murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala. A Punjab government release said that gangster Goldy Brar had claimed responsibility of Sidhu Moose Wala murder on behalf of Lawrence Bishnoi Gang and the state police "has not been leaving any stone unturned" for the extradition of

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BCApr 24, 2026

Evacuation alert issued for 10 properties as Konni Lake wildfire burns out of control in B.C.

An evacuation alert has been issued for 10 properties in British Columbia’s Cariboo region as a wildfire burns out of control early in the province’s wildfire season. According to a joint notice from the Xeni Gwet’in First Nation, the Tsilhqot’in National Government, and the Cariboo Regional District, the alert was issued late Thursday for properties near the Konni Lake wildfire, located about 200 kilometres southwest of Williams Lake. The alert advises residents to be prepared to leave on short notice. BC Wildfire Service information indicates the Konni Lake fire was measured at about
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Ceasefire extension in Lebanon followed by continued strikes in southern areas

An announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump to extend a ceasefire in Lebanon by three weeks has not been reflected in conditions on the ground, according to field reports from southern parts of the country. An airstrike was reported in the village of Deir Aames in southern Lebanon, where residents were instructed by the Israeli military to move approximately one kilometre away before the strike. Witnesses reported hearing warplane activity shortly after the warning was issued. The developments come about 10 days after a ceasefire was said to have taken effect. Despite that agreement, airstr