Canadian police say the gunman who rammed a truck through the gates of the prime minister’s residence was on the loose for 13 minutes before authorities finally saw him. Media reports have identified the intruder as Corey Hurren, a reservist in the Canadian Rangers, a branch of the military that …
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The Independent employs journalists from around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, consider a contribution. Donald Trump’s confrontations with the media and journalists are a constant interaction that people have expected from his presidency. He coined phrases like “Fake News” for his followers, and the …
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OTTAWA (Reuters) – Canada is suspending its extradition treaty with Hong Kong in the wake of new Chinese national security legislation and could take steps to boost immigration, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Friday. FILE PHOTO: Canadian Foreign Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne speaks during a press conference in Riga, Latvia …
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GENEVA / LONDON (Reuters) – The World Health Organization (WHO) should soon obtain results of clinical trials it is carrying out on drugs that could be effective in treating patients with COVID-19, its Director said on Friday. General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. The Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO), …
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* Shanghai stocks hit 14-month high in service sector recovery * US payrolls jump 4.8 million, but obstacles remain ahead * Increased US COVID-19 cases threaten US recovery * Asian Stock Markets: tmsnrt.rs/2zpUAr4 By Hideyuki Sano TOKYO, Jul 3 (Reuters) – Asian stocks rose to a four-month high on Friday …
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