BAGHDAD – Iraqi security officials said an explosion targeted a site used by the U.S. military next to Baghdad airport late Tuesday, one day before an expected visit by Iran’s president. The expected visit by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to Baghdad Wednesday would be his first official trip abroad since taking office. Iraq’s security media cell said in a statement …
Read More »Sinaloa shootouts sparks fear of intra-cartel war in Mexico.
MEXICO CITY – Shootouts in the western Mexican state of Sinaloa have kindled fears that an intra-cartel war is about to break out in the wake of the arrest of legendary trafficker, Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, in July. One soldier and two civilians were killed on Monday, authorities say. Videos widely shared online showed heavily armed gunmen moving on foot …
Read More »Francine becomes a hurricane as Louisiana residents brace for expected Wednesday landfall.
BATON ROUGE, La. – Francine became a hurricane Tuesday evening as it barreled toward south Louisiana, strengthening over extremely warm Gulf waters as those in possible harm’s way rushed to complete storm preparations, filling sandbags, buying gas and stocking up on necessities for an expected landfall in the coming day. Residents, especially in south Louisiana, have a 24-hour window to …
Read More »Some restaurants have increased their default tip options. Canadians think you should give this much.
Despite what the default options on payment terminals might read, Canadians still want to tip around 15 per cent, according to a new survey. While tipping at sit-down restaurants is generally seen as appropriate, the majority of people don’t want to be asked to chip in any extra money when it comes to takeout food. The survey, conducted by Narrative Research, …
Read More »U.S. presidential historian predicts results of November elections. Here’s who he says will win.
An American presidential historian predicts a Kamala Harris presidency as the outcome of the U.S. November elections. In an interview with CTV News Channel on Tuesday, Allan Lichtman forecast that Kamala Harris will become the first female president, the second of African descent and the first of South Asian descent. Lichtman is known for his accurate election predictions. He has …
Read More »Trump campaign falsely accuses immigrants in Ohio of abducting and eating pets.
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Former U.S. president Donald Trump’s campaign and his allies are amplifying false rumours that Haitian immigrants in Ohio were abducting and eating pets, another instance of the inflammatory and anti-immigrant rhetoric Trump has promoted throughout his campaigns. There’s no evidence that Haitian immigrants in an Ohio community are doing that, officials say, but Trump’s campaign and vice-presidential …
Read More »Kamala Harris goes on offense against Donald Trump in combative debate.
Republican Donald Trump and Democratic Vice-President Kamala Harris clashed over abortion, the economy, immigration and Trump’s legal woes at their combative first presidential debate on Tuesday night, each seeking a campaign-altering moment in their closely fought election. A former prosecutor, Harris, 59, appeared to get under the former president’s skin with a series of sharp attacks, prompting a visibly angry …
Read More »Key quotes from the Trump-Harris 2024 U.S. presidential debate
U.S. Vice-President Kamala Harris and former U.S. president Donald Trump took the stage on Tuesday night for their first and only scheduled presidential debate before the Nov. 5 election. Here are some key quotes: “I believe in the ambition, the aspirations, the dreams of the American people, and that is why I imagine and have actually a plan to build …
Read More »Judge reserves decision on Hoggard bail attempt as singer seeks SCOC leave to appeal.
A justice with Ontario’s Appeal Court has reserved her decision on whether Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard should get bail as he tries to appeal his sexual assault conviction at the country’s top court. Justice Jill Copeland heard arguments at a bail hearing for Hoggard this morning, weeks after the Hedley frontman began serving his sentence. He was released on bail …
Read More »Tropical Storm Francine tracker: Forecast to become hurricane as it approaches Louisiana
Francine is expected to make landfall on Wednesday afternoon. Tropical Storm Francine is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane on Tuesday as it takes aim at the Gulf Coast. Landfall is expected in Louisiana on Wednesday afternoon as a Category 1 hurricane. This weather map shows Francine’s forecasted path through Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. ABC News Heavy rain and strong …
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