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Five charged with impaired driving in Orillia area: OPP

Five people were charged with impaired driving over the weekend in the jurisdiction of the Orillia OPP, officers say. On Saturday, a 20-year-old from Innisfil, a 47-year-old from Orillia and a 22-year-old from Severn were charged with impaired driving, police say. According to OPP, on Sunday evening, a 26-year-old from Oro-Medonte and a 64-year-old were […]

Lebanon stock exchange trading suspended over central bank strike

Analysts say while impact of suspension will be minimal, it reflects growing discontent in Lebanon. Beirut’s stock exchange halted trading on Monday because of an indefinite workers strike at Lebanon’s central bank, the Banque du Liban. In a statement posted to its website on May 6, 2019, the exchange said it suspended operations “due to the […]

Not so fast: RCMP charge man after chase ends with vehicle breaking down

Nova Scotia RCMP have charged a man from Bridgewater, N.S., after the driver allegedly failed to stop on Highway 103. On May 2 at 10:54 p.m., police clocked a car travelling at 130 km/h and attempted to stop the vehicle. After a short chase, officers noticed the vehicle’s bumper had fallen off and smoke was […]

Madeleine McCann witness who may have seen kidnapper is friend of the Queen

The sketch of a prowler Carole Tranmer saw outside the family’s Portuguese holiday apartment is reportedly at the centre of the hunt for a new suspect.  The Brit, who used to work at Windsor Castle, spotted the stranger six hours before the then-three-year-old disappeared.  She was so concerned by his behaviour in trying to sneak […]

BREAKING: Boy, 17, charged with murdering tragic teenager Ellie Gould

The suspect, who cannot be named because of his age, is due before Salisbury Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday. Inspector Don Pocock said: “A case like this takes time and will understandably have an impact on the local community – so thank you for your help and understanding. “Over the past few days, people living in […]

Muslims mark first day of Ramadan

People around the world are marking the beginning of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, which is determined by the lunar cycle and this year will run from 6 May. Ramadan takes place during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. Muslims believe the Koran was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad during this month. […]

BREAKING: Plane from Las Vegas crashes in Mexico mountains – all on board feared dead

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Royal baby: Where is Meghan Markle giving birth? Is Prince Harry with her?

Meghan Markle has gone into labour, after speculation she would be due any day now. She and Prince Harry will celebrate the birth of the royal baby privately before sharing the news with the public. A statement read: “The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are very grateful for the goodwill they have received from people […]

Sri Lanka police arrest two in clashes as schools reopen to near-empty classes

NEGOMBO, Sri Lanka/COLOMBO (Reuters) – Sri Lanka police arrested two men after a personal feud led to clashes between two sectarian groups in a beachside resort north of the capital, the site of one of the deadliest Easter Sunday suicide bombings, as schools reopened to near-empty classes. Two weeks after 257 people were killed by […]