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Here are Official Voter Turnout Numbers in the Ontario Election
- June 10, 2018
Unofficial results now indicate that 58 per cent of eligible voters in the province cast their ballot, including those who voted by mail, at returning offices, in hospital, through home visit, during advance voting and on election day. The chaotic provincial campaign, which was reflected locally by a close-fought race between incumbent Vic Fedeli and NDP challenger Henri Giroux, spurred more voters to the polls than in any election since 2003. (more...)
- June 10, 2018
Unofficial results now indicate that 58 per cent of eligible voters in the province cast their ballot, including those who voted by mail, at returning offices, in hospital, through home visit, during advance voting and on election day. The chaotic provincial campaign, which was reflected locally by a close-fought race between incumbent Vic Fedeli and NDP challenger Henri Giroux, spurred more voters to the polls than in any election since 2003. (more...)
US Sending Aid for Guatemala Volcano Victims
- June 10, 2018
The National Forensic Sciences Agency said in a report Wednesday that morgues had received the remains of 99 people killed as a result of the eruption. Subsoil temperatures hit up to 700 degrees during the height of the eruption, and now the search is well under way clearing the rubble of shattered homes, looking for bodies. (more...)
- June 10, 2018
The National Forensic Sciences Agency said in a report Wednesday that morgues had received the remains of 99 people killed as a result of the eruption. Subsoil temperatures hit up to 700 degrees during the height of the eruption, and now the search is well under way clearing the rubble of shattered homes, looking for bodies. (more...)
Trump Threatens To End Trade With United States' Closest Allies
- June 10, 2018
President Trump leaves the G-7 summit after holding a press conference in the Canadian resort town of La Malbaie . "This is probably not because he does not understand, but because of domestic reasons". US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington , DC, on Friday, June 8, 2018 . (more...)
- June 10, 2018
President Trump leaves the G-7 summit after holding a press conference in the Canadian resort town of La Malbaie . "This is probably not because he does not understand, but because of domestic reasons". US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington , DC, on Friday, June 8, 2018 . (more...)
German Chancellor Angela Merkel sees tough G7 talks, warns on trade issues
- June 10, 2018
The new format was put in place by the coalition that took office in March. German chancellors have not previously interacted directly with MPs in the same way British prime ministers do at their weekly question time. Trump's decisions to quit the Paris climate and Iran nuclear deals and impose sweeping steel and aluminium tariffs showed that "we have a serious problem with multilateral agreements, and that's why there will be contentious discussions", she said. (more...)
- June 10, 2018
The new format was put in place by the coalition that took office in March. German chancellors have not previously interacted directly with MPs in the same way British prime ministers do at their weekly question time. Trump's decisions to quit the Paris climate and Iran nuclear deals and impose sweeping steel and aluminium tariffs showed that "we have a serious problem with multilateral agreements, and that's why there will be contentious discussions", she said. (more...)
Justice Dept. internal report expected to fault former FBI, DOJ officials
- June 09, 2018
Inspector General for the Department of Justice and FBI Michael Horowitz has conveyed a letter to Congress announcing the release date for his report on the DoJ and FBI handling of the Investigation into former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's handling of classified documents and information. (more...)
- June 09, 2018
Inspector General for the Department of Justice and FBI Michael Horowitz has conveyed a letter to Congress announcing the release date for his report on the DoJ and FBI handling of the Investigation into former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's handling of classified documents and information. (more...)
Queen cuts a lonely figure without Prince Philip at Trooping the Colour
- June 09, 2018
Princess Charlotte made her first appearance at 13 months and George shortly before his 2nd birthday. QE2 and her crew busted out their best royal waves for the festivities, which included a Royal Air Force flyover, and a carriage parade of the whole family. (more...)
- June 09, 2018
Princess Charlotte made her first appearance at 13 months and George shortly before his 2nd birthday. QE2 and her crew busted out their best royal waves for the festivities, which included a Royal Air Force flyover, and a carriage parade of the whole family. (more...)
Taliban orders its first ceasefire in 17-year battle
- June 09, 2018
They said 24 members of the local police and public uprising forces were killed and a few check posts collapsed to the group. "We hope that (the Taliban) will be committed to implementing their announcement of the cease-fire", he said. Ghani's decision came after a meeting of Islamic clerics declared a fatwa, or ruling, against suicide bombings, one of which, claimed by Islamic State , killed 14 people at the entrance to the clerics' peace tent in Kabul. (more...)
- June 09, 2018
They said 24 members of the local police and public uprising forces were killed and a few check posts collapsed to the group. "We hope that (the Taliban) will be committed to implementing their announcement of the cease-fire", he said. Ghani's decision came after a meeting of Islamic clerics declared a fatwa, or ruling, against suicide bombings, one of which, claimed by Islamic State , killed 14 people at the entrance to the clerics' peace tent in Kabul. (more...)
Former Perth schoolboy convicted of murdering parents and brother
- June 09, 2018
He denied murdering his 21-year-old brother Rudi and parents Martin, 54, and Teresa, 55, and leaving his sister Marli struggling with near-fatal injuries to her head, neck and throat after the bloody attack in January 2015. In delivering sentence , Judge Sir Desai said Henri committed crimes of unbridled violence, while the victims were unarmed and defenceless. The violence was excessive and gratuitous, and it was meant to cause massive harm. (more...)
- June 09, 2018
He denied murdering his 21-year-old brother Rudi and parents Martin, 54, and Teresa, 55, and leaving his sister Marli struggling with near-fatal injuries to her head, neck and throat after the bloody attack in January 2015. In delivering sentence , Judge Sir Desai said Henri committed crimes of unbridled violence, while the victims were unarmed and defenceless. The violence was excessive and gratuitous, and it was meant to cause massive harm. (more...)
Trump to leave G7 summit early amid feud with Trudeau, Macron
- June 09, 2018
President Donald Trump meets with French President Emmanuel Macron during the G-7 summit, June 8, 2018 , in Charlevoix, Canada . "The relationships were outstanding, but because of the fact that USA leaders of the past didn't do a good job on trade-and, again, I'm not blaming countries, I'm blaming our people that represented our past-it's gonna change", Trump said . (more...)
- June 09, 2018
President Donald Trump meets with French President Emmanuel Macron during the G-7 summit, June 8, 2018 , in Charlevoix, Canada . "The relationships were outstanding, but because of the fact that USA leaders of the past didn't do a good job on trade-and, again, I'm not blaming countries, I'm blaming our people that represented our past-it's gonna change", Trump said . (more...)
Xi, Modi Hold Bilateral Talks in China, Agree to Improve Ties
- June 09, 2018
During their meeting, which came almost six weeks since the Wuhan summit, the two leaders discussed a blueprint for deepening bilateral relationship and reviewed the implementation of decisions they had taken in the central Chinese city. Modi also said connectivity initiatives "must be based on respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, consultation, good governance, transparency, viability and sustainability" and "must empower nations, not place them under impossible debt burden". (more...)
- June 09, 2018
During their meeting, which came almost six weeks since the Wuhan summit, the two leaders discussed a blueprint for deepening bilateral relationship and reviewed the implementation of decisions they had taken in the central Chinese city. Modi also said connectivity initiatives "must be based on respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, consultation, good governance, transparency, viability and sustainability" and "must empower nations, not place them under impossible debt burden". (more...)
Trump says likely to support ending federal ban on marijuana
- June 09, 2018
But in the meantime, he said, they support the states' right approach in Gardner and Warren's bill . In January, Attorney General Jeff Sessions removed prohibitions that kept federal prosecutors from pursuing cases against people who were following pot laws in states like Colorado and MA that have legalized the drug. (more...)
- June 09, 2018
But in the meantime, he said, they support the states' right approach in Gardner and Warren's bill . In January, Attorney General Jeff Sessions removed prohibitions that kept federal prosecutors from pursuing cases against people who were following pot laws in states like Colorado and MA that have legalized the drug. (more...)
Spain's government sworn in with 11 female ministers
- June 09, 2018
Pedro Sánchez has formed a small, lean, technocratic executive with 17 cabinet posts, of which 11 are women. The government cabinet with the highest proportion of female ministers in Spanish and European history was sworn in Thursday, putting the cap on one of the fastest power transitions in Spain's four decades of democratic rule, reports AP. (more...)
- June 09, 2018
Pedro Sánchez has formed a small, lean, technocratic executive with 17 cabinet posts, of which 11 are women. The government cabinet with the highest proportion of female ministers in Spanish and European history was sworn in Thursday, putting the cap on one of the fastest power transitions in Spain's four decades of democratic rule, reports AP. (more...)
Isolated Trump to face confrontation from America's closest allies
- June 09, 2018
They issued a joint declaration that affirmed the importance of the world's multilateral institutions that included a commitment "to shared values like liberty, democracy, respect for human rights, and the rule of law". President Trump traveled to Canada on Friday, much to his apparent chagrin. National Economic Council Director Larry Kudlow told reporters on Wednesday that the president was aware of disagreements over trade, but he said the country's chief executive was "sticking to his ... (more...)
- June 09, 2018
They issued a joint declaration that affirmed the importance of the world's multilateral institutions that included a commitment "to shared values like liberty, democracy, respect for human rights, and the rule of law". President Trump traveled to Canada on Friday, much to his apparent chagrin. National Economic Council Director Larry Kudlow told reporters on Wednesday that the president was aware of disagreements over trade, but he said the country's chief executive was "sticking to his ... (more...)
Cypress woman attacked by elk at Yellowstone National Park
- June 09, 2018
When the animal crossed the boardwalk, the bison became agitated and charged the crowd, goring Hancock. It then immediately fled the area. She's in good condition, officials said Thursday. "Animals in Yellowstone are wild and unpredictable, no matter how calm they appear to be", officials wrote. "Give animals space", the park said. The incident remains under investigation. (more...)
- June 09, 2018
When the animal crossed the boardwalk, the bison became agitated and charged the crowd, goring Hancock. It then immediately fled the area. She's in good condition, officials said Thursday. "Animals in Yellowstone are wild and unpredictable, no matter how calm they appear to be", officials wrote. "Give animals space", the park said. The incident remains under investigation. (more...)
Taliban agree three-day Eid ceasefire in Afghanistan
- June 09, 2018
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani said the Taliban move was an opportunity for the militants to realise "their violent campaign" was "not winning them hearts and minds but further alienating the Afghan people from their cause". The Taliban's favorable response comes after President Ashraf Ghani on Thursday announced a ceasefire with the Taliban. The Taliban, seeking to reimpose strict Islamic law after their 2001 ouster at the hands of US -led troops, have launched attacks during Eid in the ... (more...)
- June 09, 2018
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani said the Taliban move was an opportunity for the militants to realise "their violent campaign" was "not winning them hearts and minds but further alienating the Afghan people from their cause". The Taliban's favorable response comes after President Ashraf Ghani on Thursday announced a ceasefire with the Taliban. The Taliban, seeking to reimpose strict Islamic law after their 2001 ouster at the hands of US -led troops, have launched attacks during Eid in the ... (more...)
Explosions rip through Baghdad mosque, killing 7
- June 09, 2018
Those include a manual recount of at least 5 per cent of ballots and annulling all votes from overseas and displaced voters. According to intelligence services, tests of electronic voting machines - used for the first time in Iraqi elections - produced varied results, appearing to give credence to the fraud claims. (more...)
- June 09, 2018
Those include a manual recount of at least 5 per cent of ballots and annulling all votes from overseas and displaced voters. According to intelligence services, tests of electronic voting machines - used for the first time in Iraqi elections - produced varied results, appearing to give credence to the fraud claims. (more...)
British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson warns of Brexit 'meltdown' in secret tape
- June 09, 2018
And he said that Prime Minister Theresa May's plans for a temporary backstop were not in line with the needs of Brussels, Dublin or Belfast. "No panic. Mr Johnson, who was speaking at the gathering of the Conservative Way Forward, a Thatcherite campaign group, said exit talks were approaching a "moment of truth". (more...)
- June 09, 2018
And he said that Prime Minister Theresa May's plans for a temporary backstop were not in line with the needs of Brussels, Dublin or Belfast. "No panic. Mr Johnson, who was speaking at the gathering of the Conservative Way Forward, a Thatcherite campaign group, said exit talks were approaching a "moment of truth". (more...)
Theresa May’s Inability To Win Exchanges On Brexit Is Telling: Iain Dale
- June 09, 2018
Mrs May said the scheme demonstrated her government's "commitment to delivering the jobs and major infrastructure". "I know some people are calling for Labour to support a Norway-style model", Corbyn said. In response to Labour's amendment, Suella Braverman, the Brexit Minister, said: "Labour have shattered their promise to respect the referendum result; this amendment means accepting free movement and continuing to follow European Union rules with absolutely no say in them, which is the ... (more...)
- June 09, 2018
Mrs May said the scheme demonstrated her government's "commitment to delivering the jobs and major infrastructure". "I know some people are calling for Labour to support a Norway-style model", Corbyn said. In response to Labour's amendment, Suella Braverman, the Brexit Minister, said: "Labour have shattered their promise to respect the referendum result; this amendment means accepting free movement and continuing to follow European Union rules with absolutely no say in them, which is the ... (more...)
Trump ‘Probably Will’ Back Effort To End Federal Ban On Marijuana
- June 09, 2018
It would prevent federal crackdowns on legal cannabis that remains within state borders. California and eight other states, as well as Washington , D.C., have legalized all adult use of marijuana. And it's Attorney General Jeff Sessions who posses the biggest threat to the bill . Medical use of marijuana is legal in all but four states. Sessions said he will monitor the situation in Congress while continuing to enforce current federal law. (more...)
- June 09, 2018
It would prevent federal crackdowns on legal cannabis that remains within state borders. California and eight other states, as well as Washington , D.C., have legalized all adult use of marijuana. And it's Attorney General Jeff Sessions who posses the biggest threat to the bill . Medical use of marijuana is legal in all but four states. Sessions said he will monitor the situation in Congress while continuing to enforce current federal law. (more...)
U.S. sending 1,600 immigration detainees to federal prisons
- June 09, 2018
Immigration detainees began arriving Friday at the Federal Correctional Complex here, part of the estimated first 250 expected to be dropped off at the prison before the weekend. The number of arrests made by USA border agents has risen to more than 50,000 for each of the last three months, the highest levels since illegal immigration numbers dipped after Trump took office. (more...)
- June 09, 2018
Immigration detainees began arriving Friday at the Federal Correctional Complex here, part of the estimated first 250 expected to be dropped off at the prison before the weekend. The number of arrests made by USA border agents has risen to more than 50,000 for each of the last three months, the highest levels since illegal immigration numbers dipped after Trump took office. (more...)
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