Candidates for Assembly of First Nations national chief face off in Winnipeg forum
WINNIPEG - The six candidates vying to be the next national chief of the organization that represents more than 600 First Nations in Canada explained how they would advocate for treaty rights, sovereignty and health issues during a forum a week before the election.
Edgar Bronfman Jr. withdraws offer for Paramount, allowing Skydance merger to go ahead
NEW YORK (AP) — The merger between entertainment giant Paramount and media company Skydance is set to go ahead after Edgar Bronfman Jr. withdrew a competing offer.
New, stronger climate proposal released at COP28, but doesn’t quite call for fossil fuel phase-out
Official provide a somewhat stronger and revamped proposal that calls for an eventual end to fossil fuel use to negotiators at the United Nations-led climate summit known as COP28.
Biden administration promises $1 billion more for salmon, clean energy — but punts on Lower Snake River dam removal in major agreement
The agreement stems from a court battle stemming decades over operations of dams in the Columbia Basin.
Pope Francis heads for Luxembourg and Belgium on a trip to a dwindling flock
Torrential downpours are expected, days after the 87-year-old pope canceled his audiences because of a slight flu
Princess Alexia gears up to move to London to study at UCL
Princess Alexia spent time with her family to watch the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix ahead of her move to London at the end of September to start a bachelor's degree in Science and Engineering
60 drown in bid to reach Europe from Libya
“Survivors report that at least 60 people died en route, including women and at least one child,” said Marseille-based SOS Mediterranee.
EC team lands in J&K to take stock of LS poll preparations
New Delhi: A delegation of the Election Commission of India (ECI), led by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, reached Srinagar on Monday reached
PLFI supremo Dinesh Gope shifted to another jail
PLFI supremo Dinesh Gope is reported to have been shifted from Ranchi to Palamu jail. Dinesh Gope has been shifted to jail on Monday morning amid tight security. Even while being lodged in Ranchi jail, he is said to have been demanding levy from businessmen, after which the jail administration
English girls more likely to have had sex at 15, WHO report reveals
Health officials highlight 'worryingly high' rates of unprotected sex and warn teenagers are putting themselves at risk of unplanned pregnancy and sexual diseases.
Trump says he hopes market crashes in 2024 under Biden: ‘I don’t want to be Herbert Hoover’
Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump continues to criticize President Joe Biden's handling of the U.S. economy and to predict that a crash would...
Many tribals from interior hamlets vote for first time as special vehicles ferry them to polling stations in ASR district
Poor road connectivity, far-away polling stations, tough geographical terrain and prevalence of Left-wing extremism kept many tribal voters in Alluri Sitharama district away from exercising their franchise during the previous elections
Hindi MBBS course: Chhattisgarh joins the club after Bihar and Madhya Pradesh, Read more to know details
New Delhi: Chhattisgarh to offer MBBS course in Hindi which will be applicable from current academic session. After Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Bihar now
Titanic Museum lets visitors feel how cold the waters were on the tragic night of 1912
In a chilling tribute to the fateful night of 1912, the Titanic Museum in Tennessee is letting visitors feel just how cold the Atlantic waters were that night.
Transfer conduct of local government election to INEC, says Onuigbo
Chief Sam Onuigbo, former member of House of Representatives has called for the transfer of conduct of local government elections from State Electoral Commissions to Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). He said this on Monday in Abuja during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) as the National Assembly embarks on the Review […]
Kenya’s government puts deployment of police to Haiti on hold after chaos grips the Caribbean nation
A Kenyan official says his government is halting plans to deploy at least 1,000 police officers to Haiti following the unprecedented violence that erupted in the Caribbean nation and the announcement by its Prime Minister Ariel Henry that he would...
Esquimalt-based HMCS Regina returns after becoming Canada’s first West Coast frigate to cross Arctic Circle
The Esquimalt-based HMCS Regina returned to its home port on Thursday after completing an “Arctic awareness and sovereignty mission.”
Supreme Court Seems Favorable to Biden Administration Over Efforts to Combat Social Media Posts
The dispute with Republican-led states is over how far the federal government can go to combat controversial social media posts.
China and Cambodia to begin annual military exercise to strengthen cooperation, fight terrorism
Cambodia and China will begin their annual Golden Dragon military exercise this week to strengthen cooperation and exchange military experiences.
COP28: historic deal agreed for world to ‘transition away’ from fossil fuels
The summit stretched into prolonged negotiations over the terminology of the final text, after the “phase out” of fossil fuels was omitted from the draft a day before the scheduled end of the event.
Rangayana director says he wishes to attract more people to theatre
Prasanna D. Sagar aims to expand theatre activities in Shivamogga by attracting new audiences through innovative events.
Blinken will be latest top U.S. official to visit China in a bid to keep ties on an even keel
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to China this coming week as Washington and Beijing try to keep ties on an even keel despite major differences on issues from the path to peace in the Middle East to the supply of synthetic opioids that have heightened fears over…
Commentary: Russia's upcoming election will likely put Putin in power for longer than any Russian leader
Russian president Vladimir Putin needs to win handsomely in the election to ward off any challenges to his rule, says this King’s College London academic.
‘Dodgy developer’ claim as Fife Council prepares to chop down Methil trees ahead of cycle path work
600 people have signed a petition against plans to chop down dozens of trees to make way for the two-way track.
High time for Centre to announce agreements with Naga groups: Jamir
Congratulates LK Advani on Bharat Ratna award
3 die after friends try to save woman in whirlpool on California river
Three people from Utah on a canyoneering expedition along the Kern River died when two tried to save the third from a whirlpool last week.
How the U.S. military is scrambling to build a floating dock for aid to Gaza
Before President Biden announced in his State of the Union address the plans for providing aid to Gaza by sea, the Army’s 7th Transportation Brigade and other units were scrambling to pull eq...
Donald Trump has 'skeletons in his cupboard' that could ruin his 2024 White House bid
As the race for the 2024 Republican candidate got underway with the Iowa caucus on Monday, former President Donald Trump took a lead in the ballots, winning 51 per cent of the votes
Ukraine to present 'victory plan' to US - Zelensky
US presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump would also be shown the plan, President Zelensky says.
'Hell is breaking loose in Lebanon': UN chief urges Israel-Lebanon to pull back from brink of war - Greater Kashmir
With more than 600 civilians already dead and as situation continues to remain dire, Guterres raised the alarm over the humanitarian crisis engulfing the region, with nearly 200,000 displaced within Lebanon.
All childminders must be registered by 2027 and will only be allowed to look after six children
The new regulations were published by the Department of Children today.
Biden administration promises $1 billion more for salmon, clean energy, but punts on Lower Snake River dam removal
In a major agreement over the operations of hydropower dams in the Columbia River Basin, the federal government has promised to spend $1 billion to help restore wild salmon, assist in the build-out of ...
Lawrence Wong pledges more press conferences as part of government's effort to improve public communication; MCI to be renamed
SINGAPORE: Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has pledged to hold more press conferences so that the government can better communicate its "thinking and considerations" to the public when he formally takes over as Singapore’s fourth prime minister.
GM stands firm in Andretti's struggle to join F1
General Motors, a global automotive powerhouse, has committed to supporting Andretti's venture into the world of Formula 1.
City vs government in Russian freeze to seize debate – POLITICO
Presented by Nationwide By JAMES FITZGERALD with ELEANOR MYERS and HANNAH BRENTON PRESENTED BY View in your browser or listen to audio SNEAK PEEK — U.K. government scared of seizing Russian assets,…
Avanti could have contract terminated early if it continues to inflict poor service on commuters
Avanti could have its contract terminated early if it continues to inflict poor service on long-suffering commuters, LBC understands.
Don’t let Tata Group hire technicians from Uttarakhand for Hosur project: Ramadoss
Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) founder S. Ramadoss on Wednesday (August 28, 2024) urged the Tamil Nadu government to prevent the Tata Group from hiring women technicians from Uttarakhand for its electronics project in Hosur in Krishnagiri district in the State.
COP28: New climate draft fails to mention fossil fuel phase-out as planet warms
The absence of a clear directive to end the era of oil, gas, and coal has drawn sharp rebuke from the United States, European Union, and countries most vulnerable to climate change.
COP28 climate summit: Nations adopt first-ever deal to transition away from fossil fuels
Countries participating in the United Nations climate summit or COP28 in Dubai have adopted the recently proposed first-ever agreement that was unveiled early Wednesday (Dec 13) calling for “transitioning away” from fossil fuels, but still stops short of calling for a “phase out”.  The adopted agreement is the first time in the nearly three-decade history of the UN climate summits that nations agreed to transition away from fossil fuels.
Russia to make deeper oil export cuts in December
DUBAI: Russia said on Sunday it would deepen oil export cuts in December by potentially 50,000 barrels per day or more, earlier than promised, as the world’s biggest exporters try to support the global oil price. Saudi Arabia and Russia, the world’s two biggest oil exporters, called in December for all OPEC+ members to join an agreement on output cuts. Russian President
Rapist Met PC wasn’t included in search for rogue officers as campaigners call on force to expand cleanup efforts
The Metropolitan Police is facing calls to expand its operation to re-examine past allegations of sexual or domestic abuse made against serving officers and staff.
Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou: We will be in power on both sides of the border in 2024
'Sinn Fein will make housing the number one priority of a new government - not only in words but in actions and in results'
Short on Soldiers, Ukraine Debates How to Find the Next Wave of Troops
A potential expansion of the nation’s military draft to replenish the exhausted, battered army has become an emotional, politically charged issue.
Birmingham City Council told 'this will cost lives' as it axes transport and road safety chief
Cllr Liz Clements transport brief axed by Labour leaders of Birmingham City Council in a cabinet shake-up
Eastwood residents feel powerless as work starts on plans to build 238 homes
"Many problems are going to come up and it's going to be hell on earth"
Vehicle branding case postponed for some accused to get Legal Aid SA help
The Pretoria high court on Monday postponed the R56m police vehicle branding case against businessman Kishene Chetty and 40 of his co-accused until May 27.
The European Union launches a communication campaign in the US to promote agricultural food & beverage products through Storytelling: More than Food and Drink, Savoring Stories
/PRNewswire/ -- The European Union (EU) launches its initiative to promote the excellence of the European agri-food and beverage products in the US and calls...
'We have much more on the way, if they will continue,' Israel's president says as death toll from IDF strikes on Lebanon passes 550
Israel's Monday airstrike into Lebanon, which killed more than 550 people, comes amid a dramatic escalation of hostilities on the border.
Monahan confident in his job and hopeful PGA Tour can strike a deal with Saudis
PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan isn't offering any details on negotiations with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf.
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