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Three men who are citizens of the United Kingdom have been arrested and charged in the killing of Sharif Rahman, a restaurant owner in Owen Sound, Ont., in August 2023. In a statement, Rahman's wife says she's thankful for the support she's received since the «terrible incident.»

Parliamentary proceedings were disrupted by heated protests from the opposition, accusing Home Minister Amit Shah of insulting B.R. Ambedkar. Prime Minister Modi defended Shah, dismissing the resignation demands as theatrics and accusing the opposition of spreading falsehoods.

India and China's Special Representatives held their first talks in five years, marking significant progress in normalizing ties. They affirmed the recent border disengagement agreement, discussed maintaining peace, and agreed on a roadmap for improving relations. Resuming the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage and boosting cross-border cooperation were also key outcomes.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced a new healthcare initiative, 'Sanjeevani,' promising free treatment for all Delhi residents over 60 at state-run and private facilities if re-elected. The scheme will utilize a card system, with registration beginning soon. This counters the central government's Ayushman Bharat scheme, which Delhi hasn't implemented.

Home Minister Amit Shah accused Congress of doctoring his Rajya Sabha speech and spreading falsehoods after being exposed as anti-Ambedkar, anti-Constitution, and anti-reservation. Shah asserted that BJP is exploring legal options and challenged Congress's demand for his resignation, highlighting their historical opposition to Ambedkar.

French President Emmanuel Macron is likely to leave office early, Marine Le Pen has predicted Read Full Article at RT.com

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House passed legislation Wednesday requiring more oversight of youth residential treatment facilities, a feat for hotel heiress Paris Hilton who has spent years lobbying lawmakers to regulate an industry marred by child...

Regional carrier, Caribbean Airlines (CAL) has reintroduced its Kingston to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, flight. The first flight took off on Tuesday, offering travellers the three weekly services. “Caribbean Airlines takes pride in being a...

Ukraine’s SBU has conducted a “routine” raid in Kiev, purportedly to beef up the security of the country’s top leadership Read Full Article at RT.com

A passenger train travelling from Murmansk to St. Petersburg collided with a freight train on Wednesday Read Full Article at RT.com

It’s hard to see much moral difference between flogging organs and providing “sex services” Read Full Article at RT.com

Kiev broke “the rules of warfare” by targeting a top military officer in Moscow, Keith Kellogg has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Miffy Englefield, from West Sussex, was just six when she played Jude's character Graham's eldest child Sophie - now she's a mum.

A group of Twitter critics of the Sussexes have insisted a photo is 'digitally altered' and made the baseless claim that the decision to show their two children from behind is not about privacy.

Russia’s Investigative Committee has accused Lucas Ribeiro de Jesus of engaging in terrorist activities in Kursk Region Read Full Article at RT.com

The Ukrainian military has repeatedly used banned munitions, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Berlin has reportedly decided to move an armor repair center due to customs disagreements with Bratislava, according to sources Read Full Article at RT.com

The EU is at risk of being dragged into war due to its hostile approach towards countries “they don’t like,” according to Grzegorz Braun Read Full Article at RT.com

Under a newly-passed bill, the Czech Republic will require Russians to sever their ties to home before obtaining naturalization Read Full Article at RT.com

An historic deal for Britain to hand over control of the strategic Chagos Islands to Mauritius has been put into question after the new prime minister issued last-minute «counter proposals». After decades of negotiations, Britain agreed in October to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, a former colony, on the condition that a US military base can remain on the largest island, Diego Garcia. But Mauritius Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam, who took office last month with a sweeping election victory, said Tuesday he had doubts about the deal, which has yet to be finalised. While Mauritius «is still willing to conclude an agreement with the United Kingdom, the draft agreement which was shown to us after the general elections is one which, in our view, would not produce the benefits that the nation could expect from such an agreement», said Ramgoolam in a statement to parliament. He did not give details of the counter proposals but said Britain had already issued a response earlier this week that was «currently being considered» by Ramgoolam's government. The British PM's spokesperson said the government was «confident» the agreement was in both sides' interest, adding they were working towards finalising it with the new administration. And Foreign Office Minister Stephen Doughty rejected suggestions from Reform UK leader Nigel Farage that there had been «very deep disquiet» from Washington over the deal. «We are confident that when the full details of this deal are provided by the US national security apparatus that any concerns will be allayed,» Doughty told parliament. The agreement in October came after nearly two years of negotiations and marked a significant turnaround after decades of British dismissals of Mauritian sovereignty claims. In a joint statement, the two countries said the final treaty would guarantee the continuation of the military base on Diego Garcia «well into the next century». Britain decided in 1965 to separate the Chagos Islands from Mauritius and set up the military base, which it leased to the United States. In doing so, it evicted thousands of Chagos islanders who have since mounted a series of legal claims for compensation in the British courts. The military base has played a key strategic role as a hub for long-range bombers and ships, notably used during the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. © Agence France-Presse  

The death toll from Cyclone Chido in Mozambique has risen by 11 to 45, the National Institute of Risk and Disaster Management announced Wednesday. Initial figures released on Tuesday said the cyclone had claimed 34 lives after making landfall in Mozambique on Sunday at the northern Cabo Delgado province. In its updated toll, the centre said 38 people were killed in Cabo Delgado, four in Nampula province and three in Niassa, further inland. One person was missing, it said. Nearly 500 people were reported injured by the cyclone, which brought winds of around 260 kilometres (160 miles) an hour and heavy rainfall of around 250 millimetres (10 inches) in 24 hours, the centre said. Nearly 24,000 homes were destroyed and another 12,300 partially destroyed, it said. More than 181,000 people affected by the storm. Chido struck a part of northern Mozambique that is regularly battered by cyclones and is already vulnerable because of conflict and underdevelopment. The cyclone landed in Mozambique after hitting the Indian Ocean island of Mayotte, where it is feared to have killed hundreds and possibly even thousands of people. © Agence France-Presse

After speaking to his ex-wife, the Duchess of York, Andrew has decided not to join 70 members of the Royal Family at Buckingham Palace - much to the relief of the King.

While King Charles is hosting his 'biggest ever' family Christmas in Sandringham, Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson are set for a very lonely day 130 miles away in Windsor. 

Montreal police's arson unit is investigating a fire at a synagogue and Jewish community centre in the West Island. The damage was minor and police officers put it out with a fire extinguisher shortly after arriving at the scene.

While most of his classmates enjoy basketball, field trips, and time to relax, 13-year-old Aadien Vansickle often finds himself alone in a classroom unable to take part in activities that make school fun.

A Saint John mother is angry with her son's school for bolting his locker shut, with his winter clothes and homework inside. The 11-year-old went home without a coat or boots, in freezing drizzle.

The family of a B.C. man with bipolar disorder and chronic back pain is suing the federal and provincial governments after he allegedly used a day pass from hospital to end his life with medical assistance.

Oleg Deripaska has lost legal challenges against the EU Council’s imposition of restrictions against him over the Ukraine conflict Read Full Article at RT.com