Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said he apologized to President Donald Trump for an Ontario government ad that used former President Ronald Reagan’s words in order to criticize Trump’s trade policy. “I did apologize,” Carney told reporters on Saturday after attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit in Gyeongju, South Korea. Trump “was offended” by the ad, he added, saying that the TV ad, which was not sponsored by the Canadian government, was “not something I would have done” and that he told Ontario Premier Doug Ford that he did not want him to use it. The ad, which used clips of...
Cruise Cancelled Following Death Of Woman Left Behind On Island
A 60-day cruise around Australia has been cancelled days after the death of an elderly female passenger who was left behind by the ship on a remote island. Suzanne Rees had been hiking on Lizard Island with fellow passengers from the Coral Adventurer, but broke off from the group for a rest. The ship left without her and returned several hours later after the crew realised the woman was missing. A major search operation found her body the following day. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (Amsa) is investigating the incident, alongside Queensland Police and the state coroner. The CEO of...
Asia-Pacific Leaders Wrap Up APEC Summit After Trump And Xi Agreement On Trade Truce
Leaders of 21 Asia-Pacific Rim nations wrapped up their annual summit Saturday with a statement underscoring regional economic cooperation, just days after the presidents of the United States and China agreed to dial down their trade war. After two days of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in the South Korean city of Gyeongju, APEC leaders issued a joint statement pledging greater cooperation to overcome shared challenges in a global economy hit hard by trade tensions between the U.S. and China, the world’s two largest economies. On Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump and China’s Xi Jinping — who met on the sidelines of...
Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Hassan Wins Disputed Election With More Than 97% Of Vote, Official Results Show
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan won the country’s disputed election with more than 97% of the vote, according to official results announced early Saturday, in a rare landslide victory in the region. The result is likely to amplify the concerns of critics, opposition groups and others who said the election in Tanzania was not a contest but a coronation after Hassan’s two main rivals were barred or prevented from running. She faced 16 candidates from smaller parties. The Oct. 29 election was marred by violence as demonstrators took to the streets of major cities to protest the vote and stop the counting...
9 Dead, Dozens Injured In Crowd Surge At Hindu Temple In Southern India
A crowd surge at a popular Hindu temple in southern India left at least nine people dead and dozens injured, local authorities said Saturday. The incident occurred at the Swamy Venkateswara Temple in the Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh state where hundreds of devotees had gathered to mark one of Hinduism’s sacred days, “Ekadashi,” senior police officer K. V. Maheswra Reddy told the Associated Press. On this day, the devotees fast and offer prayers to Lord Vishnu, a key Hindu deity. An initial investigation suggests that an iron grille meant to maintain the queue of worshippers at the temple broke,...
Son Heung-Min Impresses As LAFC Secure 2-1 Playoff Win Over Austin FC
Son Heung-min delivered a strong performance as LAFC defeated Austin FC 2-1 in the first leg of their MLS Playoffs Round of 16 clash. An own goal from Brendan Hines-Ike and a strike from Nathan Ordaz gave the home side a crucial advantage heading into the return fixture. Although Son did not score or register an assist, the South Korean forward was influential throughout the match. He completed 18 passes with an accuracy rate of 90 percent, created seven chances, and registered two shots on target. Son also completed one successful dribble and delivered four accurate crosses, consistently threatening the...
Girona’s Struggles Continue After 2-1 Defeat To Getafe
Girona’s poor form in La Liga continued as they suffered a 2-1 defeat to Getafe. Cristhian Stuani scored their only goal from the penalty spot, while Mario Martin and Borja Mayoral found the net for the home side. The result piles more pressure on head coach Miguel, whose team has endured a difficult start to the campaign. Girona currently sit at the bottom of the La Liga table with just seven points from 11 matches. Their record so far includes six losses and only one win, a run that has raised concerns about the team’s direction and overall performance. For...
Serhou Guirassy Strike Earns Borussia Dortmund 1-0 Victory Over Augsburg
Serhou Guirassy scored the decisive goal as Borussia Dortmund defeated Augsburg 1-0 in game week nine of the Bundesliga. The Guinea international’s strike proved enough to secure all three points for Edin Terzic’s side. The goal was Guirassy’s seventh of the season, adding to his three assists in 13 appearances across all competitions. His consistency in front of goal continues to underline his importance to Dortmund’s attack. Beyond his goal, Guirassy delivered another well-rounded performance. He completed 13 passes, including two into the final third, made one clearance, and recorded three ball recoveries. The forward also won two ground duels...
Former President Obama Calls Out The Republicans Party To Act Against Hunger In America, Claims Citizens Don’t Have Access To Affordable Food.
President Barack Obama statement: “More than 47 million Americans — including one in five children — don’t have reliable, affordable access to nutritious food. “And as the cost of living skyrockets, more families are depending on SNAP benefits, or food stamps, to put food on the table. “Republicans need to act now to make sure those benefits are available to people who depend on them. “If they don’t, millions of children, seniors, and low-income Americans will go hungry ahead of the holidays.” He warned