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Jordan king hopes for bigger Syria ceasefire
Visiting King Abdullah II of Jordan has said he hopes that a recent ceasefire in southern Syria will spread to other parts of the country to lead to a negotiated peace. The kingdom shares a border of more than 370 kilometres (230 miles) with Syria, where over 330,000 people have been killed and millions displaced …
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August 30, 2017 -
Tamil diaspora’s biggest festival draws 200,000, Trudeau attends
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined over 200,000 people here at the biggest Tamil diaspora festival that showcased Tamil culture, heritage and cuisine. Toronto’s Markham Road turned into a little Tamil nation on the occasion as hundreds of vends came up to treat visitors to rare tropical Tamil cuisine, displaying cultural items and offering rare …
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August 29, 2017 -
In the Land of White Lily
This is for those who dream to soak up the blazing colours and glorious beauty of the wild, green earth. If you haven’t found what you are looking for, head to Canada, the Land of Lily. Here, all types of lilies grow in large numbers. Apart from the abundance of exotic lilies, here are some …
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August 24, 2017 -
First round of NAFTA talks concludes
Negotiators from the US, Canada and Mexico have concluded the first round of the North American Free Trade Association (NAFTA) talks here to redo the three-nation trade pact, the media reported. Representatives from the three countries said on Sunday that negotiations will continue at a “rapid pace”, adding that “a great deal of effort and …
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August 21, 2017 -
NAFTA won’t solve Mexico’s slow growth: Moody’s
Mexico's economy has structural flaws that will not be resolved with the upcoming renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), credit rating agency Moody's has announced. Mexico has for years relied on its poorly-paid work force to compete with other economies, and that is part of what is holding the country back, the …
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August 10, 2017 -
Audi recalls 850,000 diesel cars worldwide except U.S. and Canada
The German auto manufacturer Audi AG announced that it will recall up to 850,000 cars with six-cylinder and eight-cylinder diesel engines worldwide except the U.S. and Canada, to improve emissions of those cars. As a subsidiary company of Volkswagen Group, the Ingolstadt-based Audi has been involved in diesel emissions scandal and therefore decided to offer …
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July 22, 2017 -
Punjab CM stresses need for Canada to rein in radical elements
Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has stressed the need for Canada to rein in the radical elements trying to use the Canadian soil to spread strife and divisiveness in India. The CM raised the issue with Jalandhar-born Canadian MP Rameshwar Singh Sangha, who called on him on Friday afternoon. Captain Amarinder said that while …
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July 21, 2017 -
Sikh woman Shergill becomes first turbaned SC judge in Canada
Indian-origin Sikh human rights advocate Palbinder Kaur Shergill has been appointed a judge of the Supreme Court of British Columbia in New Westminster. Shergill is the first turbaned Sikh to be appointed to the judiciary in Canada, the World Sikh Organisation (WSO) of Canada said, news portal Voice Online reported. Jody Wilson-Raybould, Minister of Justice …
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June 24, 2017 -
South Korea to begin naval drills with US, Canada
South Korea will conduct live-fire naval drills with vessels from the US and Canada this week in waters close to Jeju Island, a Defence Ministry official said on Monday. The drills are set to begin on Friday and will continue for four days, the official told Efe news. Five South Korean vessels will participate in …
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June 19, 2017 -
Witherspoon gets adventurous with ‘wilderness buddy’
Actress Reese Witherspoon is off to an adventure trip with her "wilderness buddy" – son Deacon Phillippe. The 41-year-old actress and her 13-year-old son headed on an outdoor adventure to Canada earlier this week. Witherspoon took to Instagram on Wednesday to share photos from their mother-son excursion, reports etonline.com. "Wilderness buddy," Witherspoon captioned the selfie. …
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June 16, 2017 -
Australia flags crackdown on encrypted communication
Australia will be pushing its "Five Eyes" intelligence partners this month to crackdown on encrypted technology in the global fight against terrorism. Attorney-General George Brandis said Australia would list the issue as a top agenda item at a meeting of the "Five Eyes" alliance which comprises Australia, the US, the UK, Canada and New Zealand, …
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June 7, 2017 -
Mexico ready to revise NAFTA, within limits
Mexican Foreign Secretary Luis Videgaray said here that while his county is open to updating the free trade agreement, it will not accept changes that may reduce economic integration among the US, Canada and Mexico. "We don't want it to stop being a free-trade treaty," Videgaray said during a town-hall interview with The Miami Herald …
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May 31, 2017 -
Canada expresses regret after India takes up entry denial to ex-policeman
Canada on Tuesday expressed regret over denial of entry to a retired Indian police officer on the ground that the Indian government engages in "terrorism, systematic or gross human rights violations, or genocide" after India took up the matter. "We are aware of media reports that an Indian national was denied entry to Canada, despite …
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May 23, 2017 -
Justin Trudeau rebuffs calls for Sajjan’s resignation
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has rebuffed resignation calls for Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan over his "architect comments for a 2006 offensive against the Taliban, media reports said. Trudeau and his embattled minister endured a withering question-period offensive on Monday as opposition MPs accused Sajjan of "stolen valour" for overstating his role in planning Operation …
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May 2, 2017 -
Trudeau rebuffs calls for Sajjan’s resignation
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has rebuffed resignation calls for Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan over his "architect comments for a 2006 offensive against the Taliban, media reports said. Trudeau and his embattled minister endured a withering question-period offensive on Monday as opposition MPs accused Sajjan of "stolen valour" for overstating his role in planning Operation …
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May 2, 2017 -
Canada changes entry rules for citizens of three nations
Canada will allow Brazil, Bulgaria and Romania's citizens to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) to fly to or transit through a Canadian airport, a ministry statement has said. Starting May 1, those citizens of these countries who have held a Canadian visa in the last 10 years or who currently hold a valid …
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April 29, 2017 -
Trump agrees not to terminate Nafta for now
US President Donald Trump has told the leaders of Canada and Mexico that he was not immediately planning to end the North American Free Trade Agreement (Nafta), but warned that the US would still pull out if he could not negotiate a better deal, the White House said. Trump, in phone calls with Canadian Prime …
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April 27, 2017