Raining banknotes shut down German motorway
Several hundred euros worth of banknotes brought an autobahn to a halt in southern Germany on Wednesday when they rained down on the motorway after a driver apparently forgot his wallet on the car roof. A…
Six killed as passenger train ‘hit by objects’ from beer freight train in Denmark
Six people have been killed and 16 injured in Denmark after a high-speed passenger train was hit by part of a passing freight train, Danish police confirmed on Wednesday. Investigators suspect an empty wagon on…
Canada's Globally Top-Ranked University Programs, According to QS
Ever wonder how Canada’s university programs compare to others in the world? A report has evaluated just that, and found that the country is fourth in the world when it comes to reputable post-secondary programs.…
Congo protesters ransack Ebola isolation centre amid widespread protests ahead of Sunday election
Protesters in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo city of Beni ransacked an Ebola isolation centre on Thursday, sending patients fleeing, senior health officials said. A handful of the patients were waiting to be tested…
George HW Bush’s secret sponsorship of Filipino child revealed in letters he wrote to boy
To the boy in the Philippines, his American benefactor and source of kind letters and gifts was known simply as "G. Walker." To the Christian charity helping him keep his benevolence secret from the world,…
Complaints About Canadian Banks Soared 28% Last Year: Ombudsman
TORONTO — Complaints about banking services handled by an industry ombudsman surged by 28 per cent last year, with credit cards, mortgages and personal accounts drawing the most customer grievances. The Ombudsman for Banking Services…
Explosion at northern Japan restaurant leaves more than 40 injured
More than 40 people were injured in an explosion on Sunday night at a restaurant in northern Japan. The explosion occurred in Sapporo, the capital city of Japan’s northern main island of Hokkaido, and caused nearby apartment buildings…
Walmart Will No Longer Sell Guns To Customers Under 21
NEW YORK — Walmart announced Wednesday that it will no longer sell firearms and ammunition to people younger than 21 and would also remove items resembling assault-style rifles from its website. The move comes after…
Invasive beetle set to wipe out palm trees of French Riviera
Almost all of the iconic palm trees of the French Riviera are likely to wither and die, the agency charged with their protection has admitted, after it failed to counter the ravages of an invasive beetle.…
Canada's MPs Stand Behind Justin Trudeau After Donald Trump's Unprecedented Attack
OTTAWA — Canada’s House of Commons stood Monday in defiance of Donald Trump, denouncing his name-calling tirade against Justin Trudeau and endorsing the prime minister’s firm response to protectionist U.S. tariffs and tweeted presidential threats…