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.
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.
Trump looking forward towards improved relation with Russia
Jan 08, 2017, at 04:27 pm
Washington, Jan 8 (IBNS): Advocating for an improved relationship with Russia, US President-elect Donald Trump said he's looking forward towards one.
Shooter at Fort Lauderdale airport had no Canadian connection
Jan 08, 2017, at 05:48 am
Toronto, Jan 8 (IBNS): A gunman, who had opened fire in the baggage claim area at the Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, Friday just before 1 p.m, killing five people and wounding several before being taken into custody, had no Canadian connection, media reports said.
Florida airport shooting leaves five killed, suspect in custody
Jan 07, 2017, at 03:05 pm
Miami, Jan 7 (IBNS): In shocking incident, a lone gunman opened fire at Fort Lauderdale airport in Forida, USA on Friday, leaving at least five killed and about 40 people injured.
Fort Lauderdale Airport shooting: 5 killed
Jan 07, 2017, at 01:42 pm
Washington, Jan 7 (IBNS): At least five people were killed when a gunman opened fire at the Fort Lauderdale, Florida, international airport on Friday, media reports said.
Several killed in Florida airport shooting by lone gunman
Jan 07, 2017, at 06:36 am
Miami, Jan 7 (IBNS) Several people died when a gunman went on a shooting spree in the Fort Lauderdale airport in Forida, USA on Friday, said reports.
2016 deadliest year ever for migrants crossing Mediterranean – UN agency
Jan 07, 2017, at 04:54 am
New York, Jan 6 (Just Earth News): More migrants were killed crossing the Mediterranean Sea to Europe in 2016 than ever before, according to the United Nations migration agency in the region.
Jan 07, 2017, at 04:50 am
New York, Jan 6 (Just Earth News): Drawing attention to situation of hundreds of asylum-seekers on the Greek Aegean islands, facing further vulnerability as temperatures are expected to drop in the coming days, the United Nations refugee agency underlined the urgent need to accelerate their transfer to the mainland.
Canada: An abused and malnourished dog found on Scarborough street
Jan 07, 2017, at 03:08 am
Toronto, Jan. 6 (IBNS): Toronto Animal Services have stated that a dog found abused and malnourished in Scarborough near Toronto on Christmas Eve was recovering in a foster home after receiving treatment, media reports said..
Canada: Mississauga woman, toddler killed in crash in Florida
Jan 07, 2017, at 12:47 am
Toronto, Jan 6 (IBNS): Police have identified a Mississauga woman and her four-year-old child who were killed in a crash in Florida earlier this week, media reports said.
Canada: Poisonous snakes seized from Toronto home
Jan 07, 2017, at 12:34 am
Toronto, Jan 6 (IBNS): 20 alive and 18 dead poisonous snakes, including a variety of vipers, puff adders, hundred pacers, cobras and rattle snakes, were seized from a Toronto home on Tuesday by Toronto Municipal Licensing and Standards (TMLS), media reports said.
Canada: Ontario man killed in Syria 'fighting' against Islamic State militants
Jan 06, 2017, at 01:26 am
Toronto, Jan 5 (IBNS): An Ontario family at Niagara Falls, learnt about the death of their 24-year-old son Nazzareno Tassone through a letter from Kurdish People's Defence Units informing them that he had been killed in Syria while fighting against Islamic State militants, media reports said.
Canadian National Railway: Uncertain future ahead
Jan 05, 2017, at 08:31 pm
Calgary, Jan 5 (IBNS): Canadian National Railway didn't fare well in the past 12 months with decline in cargo volumes, a failed takeover bid and divisions within the industry, according to media reports.
Some people don't understand the 'movement', says Trump
Jan 05, 2017, at 04:37 pm
Washington, Jan 5 (IBNS): US President-elect Donald Trump has said on Wednesday that some people don't understand the 'movement', referring to his win in the US presidential polls.
Canada: North York mansion gutted by fire
Jan 05, 2017, at 04:08 pm
Toronto, Jan 5 (IBNS): The multimillion-dollar house, which was being constructed on Forest Heights Boulevard, North York, Ontario was ruined by fire which broke out early morning on New Year's Day, media reports said.
Toronto flights delayed as two planes collide
Jan 05, 2017, at 04:42 am
Toronto, Jan 4 (IBNS): Two airplanes at Toronto Pearson International Airport collided wings on Tuesday evening, media reports said.
Canadian woman dies in Italy while hiking
Jan 05, 2017, at 03:24 am
Toronto, Jan 4 (IBNS): A 24-year-old Canadian bride-to-be woman plunged to her death in a hiking accident in northern Italy, media reports said.
New York: Train derailment leaves over 100 injured
Jan 05, 2017, at 02:59 am
New York, Jan 4 (IBNS): At least 100 people were injured as a commuter train derailed during rush hour here on Wednesday, media reports said.
Canada: Four-year-old boy dies after motor vehicle hits him
Jan 04, 2017, at 02:46 pm
Toronto, Jan. 4 (IBNS): On New Year day Nishnawbe Aski Police received a call at 6:25 p.m., when a pedestrian was struck by a motor vehicle.
Canadian man dies after New Year's Eve party in Thailand
Jan 04, 2017, at 02:44 pm
Toronto, Jan 4 (IBNS): A Canadian man died after a New Year's Eve party on the island of Koh Phangan, Thailand, media reports said.
Canadian vocal coach Stuart Hamilton dies on New Year's Day
Jan 04, 2017, at 12:43 am
Toronto, Jan 3 (IBNS): One of Canada’s top vocal coaches for more than six decades, Stuart Hamilton died on Sunday in a palliative care of Toronto hospital, media reports said.
Canada: Ontario woman killed in Istanbul nightclub attack
Jan 03, 2017, at 10:55 pm
Toronto, Jan 3 (IBNS): An Ontario woman has been killed in the attack which occurred at a nightclub in Turkey's capital Istanbul recently, media reports said.
Trump dismisses North Korea nuclear threat
Jan 03, 2017, at 02:17 pm
Washington, Jan 3 (IBNS): Reacting to North Korea's threats, United States President-elect Donald Trump on Monday said the Asian nation would not develop a nuclear weapon hat might endanger US security.