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Russian mining company mints special Trump coins

Jan 20, 2017, at 05:10 pm

Moscow, Jan 20 (IBNS): Extending their warmth towards President-elect Donald Trump, who is due to take oath as the 45th President of the USA on Friday, a Russian mining company has minted special coins with his face on it to usher in the Trump era, media reports said.

Donald Trump to take oath as 45th US President today

Jan 20, 2017, at 04:09 pm

Washington, Jan 20 (IBNS): Commencing a fresh chapter in US politics, Donald Trump will take oath as the 45th President of the United States of America on Friday.

About 1400 people loose their Canadian PR for noncompliance every year

Jan 20, 2017, at 06:32 am

Toronto, Jan 19 (IBNS): According to a new media report, an average of 1400 Canadian immigrants are stopped at the border, and ordered removed from the country for not abiding by the residency obligations.

Canadian dollar faces steep downfall following Brexit

Jan 20, 2017, at 05:57 am

Calgary, Jan19 (IBNS): BREXIT brought about worst downfall in the value of Canadian dollar as it was undervalued by 1.3 percent in comparison to the US cent in just Wednesday's trade.

Former US President George H.W. Bush, wife admitted to hospital

Jan 19, 2017, at 03:16 pm

Washington, Jan 19 (IBNS): Former US President George H.W. Bush and his wife Barbara Bush were both hospitalised, officials said.

Former Apprentice participant files defamation suit against Trump

Jan 18, 2017, at 06:14 pm

Washington, Jan 18 (IBNS): Summer Zarvos, a former participant in the American reality show Apprentice, has filed a defamation suit against US President-elect Donald Trump, after the later failed to retract his words, media reports said.

Washington-based Canadian embassy to hold party on Trump’s inauguration, expect poutine and more

Jan 17, 2017, at 11:26 pm

Toronto, Jan.17 (IBNS): Canada’s embassy in Washington, D.C., has decided to celebrate US President-elect Donald Trump’s Friday inauguration with an exclusive party, said embassy spokeswoman Christine Constantin in an email, media reports said.

Consul General Dinesh Bhatia visits Ontario's University of Guelph

Jan 17, 2017, at 11:00 pm

Toronto, Jan 17 (IBNS): Consul General of India to Canada Dinesh Bhatia visited University of Guelph, Ontario, recently.

Canada: Toronto doctor’s six big ideas for better healthcare

Jan 17, 2017, at 06:21 pm

Toronto, Jan 17 (IBNS): A prominent Toronto doctor and influencer has identified six ideas in her book on the delivery of healthcare system in Canada.

Genome map of beaver: Canadian scientists' gift to nation's 150th birthday

Jan 17, 2017, at 06:02 pm

Toronto, Jan 17 (IBNS): Scientists in Canada decided to offer a unique gift to the nation on its 150th birthday in the form of sequencing the genome of the Canadian beaver, media reports said.

Miami: At least 8 injured following shooting at MLK Day event

Jan 17, 2017, at 04:45 pm

Miami, Jan 17 (IBNS): At least eight people, including five juveniles, were injured following a shooting that took place at a Martin Luther King Day event in Miami, reports said.

Trump slams NBC, Fox News

Jan 16, 2017, at 04:23 pm

Washington, Jan 16 (IBNS): US President-elect Donald Trump took to Twitter to slam NBC News and Fox News, calling them 'bad' and the 'leaker of fake news' respectively.

Mosque torched in US

Jan 15, 2017, at 10:19 pm

Washington, Jan 15 (IBNS): A mosque was burnt outside Seattle city in the US on Saturday, media reports said on Sunday.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wishes Tamilians in Canada on Thai Pongal

Jan 15, 2017, at 09:41 pm

Toronto, Jan 15 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Sunday wished Tamilians in Canada on the ocassion of Thai Pongal .

Canada keen to boost ties with India, participates in Vibrant Gujarat

Jan 15, 2017, at 05:06 am

Toronto/Gandhinagar, Jan 14 (IBNS): Canada is eager to strengthen its business ties with India, said Canada’s minister of infrastructure and communities Amarjeet Sohi.

US ends 20 year trade embargo with Sudan

Jan 14, 2017, at 09:39 pm

Washington/AddisAbaba, Jan 14 (IBNS): The US has lifted trade and financial sanctions, with some restrictions, against Sudan, thus ending a 20-year economic embargo on the nation, according to media reports on Saturday.

Obamacare: US Congress takes big step

Jan 14, 2017, at 01:58 pm

Washington, Jan 14 (IBNS): In a crucial step, The US House of Representatives has made the move to demolish outgoing US president Barack Obama's signature healthcare law.

More than 1 million people urge Obama to pardon Snowden

Jan 14, 2017, at 01:59 am

New York, Jan 13 (IBNS): The Pardon Snowden campaign has been delivered more than 1 million signatures to President Barack Obama, urging him to pardon whistleblower Edward Snowden before he leaves office on Jan 20.

America: Outgoing President Obama honours Joe Biden with Medal of Freedom

Jan 13, 2017, at 06:40 pm

Washington, Jan 13 (IBNS): Outgoing US President Barack Obama surprised his deputy Joe Biden by honouring him with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, America's highest civilian honour.

New changes announced in Ontario Premier’s cabinet

Jan 13, 2017, at 03:35 pm

Toronto, Jan 13 (IBNS): With the aim of improving the quality of life of Ontario seniors, support the growth of small businesses and advance gender equality, Premier Kathleen Wynne announced Thursday changes to her cabinet at the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, Queen's Park, Toronto.

Ontario Fertility Program celebrates first anniversary

Jan 12, 2017, at 06:58 pm

Toronto, Jan 12 (IBNS): The Ontario Fertility Program (OFP) celebrated its first anniversary in the presence of Premier Kathleen Wynne at the YMCA in Young and Wellesley on Tuesday.

I will be the greatest jobs producer: Donald Trump

Jan 12, 2017, at 04:43 am

New York, Jan 11 (IBNS): US President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday addressed his first news conference in nearly six months where he said that he will be the greatest jobs producer.

Consul General of India celebrates Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Toronto

Jan 12, 2017, at 01:24 am

Toronto, Jan 11 (IBNS): The Consul General of India (CGI) office in Toronto on Monday celebrated the Pravasi Bhartiya Divas (PBD) to engage with the Indian diaspora and enable them to share their experiences in various fields.

US condemns Kabul blasts

Jan 11, 2017, at 03:57 pm

Washingtonm, Jan 11 (IBNS): The US on Wednesday condemned the twin blasts which rocked Afghanistan capital Kabul on Tuesday.

Our democracy needs you: Obama

Jan 11, 2017, at 03:12 pm

Chicago, Jan 11 (IBNS): In his farewell speech here, US President Barack Obama urged people of America to defend their democracy.

US Department of Defence announces successful micro-drone demonstration

Jan 11, 2017, at 03:54 am

Washington, Jan 10 (IBNS): In one of the most significant tests of autonomous systems under development by the US Department of Defence, the Strategic Capabilities Office, partnering with Naval Air Systems Command, successfully demonstrated one of the world’s largest micro-drone swarms at China Lake, California.

Donald Trump appoints son-in-law in key administrative post

Jan 10, 2017, at 09:01 pm

Washington DC, Jan 10 (IBNS) : President-elect Donald Trump'a son-in-law Jared Kushner has been named as a senior adviser in the West Wing,R media reports said.

Meryl Streep is an over-rated actresses in Hollywood: Trump hits back

Jan 10, 2017, at 12:11 am

Los Angeles,Jan 9 (IBNS): Facing criticisms, US presidential-elect Donald Trump attacked actress Meryl Streep and called her an 'over-rated actresses in Hollywood'.

Donald Trump slams media as 'fake'

Jan 09, 2017, at 04:00 pm

Washington, Jan 9 (IBNS): US President-elect Donald Trump's perpetual fight with the press continued as the former slammed the latter as fake.

Trump hails the UK as long time ally, special

Jan 08, 2017, at 04:45 pm

Washington, Jan 8 (IBNS): US President-elect Donald Trump has hailed the United Kingdom as special and a long time ally.