China, India & Philippines: Biggest Source of Immigrants to Canada in 2012
Citizenship and Immigration Canada reports that Canadian immigration programmes reached a record high in 2012.
Bevan Chuang’s Criminal Past And Dragon Baby: Getting To Know Auckland Mayor Len Brown’s Mistress
There are a few people in New Zealand who still don't know who Bevan Chuang is. The woman at the centre of Len Brown's sex scandal is hitting the headlines since she revealed her two-year affair with the incumbent Auckland mayor on Tuesday. But even before her explosive expose, the 32-year-old Hong Kong-born Ms Chuang was no stranger to controversy.
Mr Terminator President: Arnold Schwarzenegger Eyes White House in 2016, Pushes for Constitutional Amendment to Allow Him to Run
It is not just former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton who has cast a moist eye on the seat currently occupied by U.S. President Barack Obama. Also interest in running for the presidency is action star and former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.
UN Security Council Gets Five New Members for Two-Year Term
Chad, Chile, Lithuania, Nigeria and Saudi Arabia have been elected to serve on the United Nations Security Council for a two year term beginning Jan 1, 2014. The UN General Assembly, elected the five countries as as non-permanent members to the Security Council on Thursday. These countries will replace Azerbaijan, Guatemala, Morocco, Pakistan and Togo, whose terms will conclude by the end of the year.
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Len Brown’s Mistress Bevan Chuang ‘Pressured’ To Reveal Affair With Auckland Mayor
She had nothing to gain and a lot to lose, so why did Bevan Chuang go public with her illicit affair with married with children Auckland mayor Len Brown? The 32-year-old woman at the centre of the incumbent mayor's sex scandal has revealed that she was pressured to expose the affair by his rival John Palino's election campaign team.
2013 Comet ISON: 'Comet of the Century' to Shine Brightly by End of October, Amateur Astronomers Share Captured Images of Comet ISON [PHOTOS]
Scientists and amateur astronomers expect the fast approaching 2013 Comet ISON to shine brightly and become visible through telescopes by the end of October which refutes initial reports regarding the fizzling out of the “Comet of the Century.” The amateur astronomers were able to spot and capture images of the approaching comet with the use of professional telescope lens.
Daughters Stand By Auckland Mayor Len Brown Amid Affair Scandal
Embattled Auckland Mayor Len Brown’s extramarital affair is endangering his mayoral position and the trust of his constituents, but there’s one thing he can count on: his daughters’ support.
Great Disaster To Hit Global Oceans Due To Climate Change, Devastation Set By 2100
Climate change brought by global warming will greatly affect the world's oceans and the effects will dramatically be felt by 2100.
Japan Typhoon Wipha: Dumps Rainwater Anew on Crippled Fukushima Nuclear Plant, 17 Dead, 50 Missing
Tokyo Electric Power Corporation (TEPCO), operator of Japan's crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant, has again released highly radioactive water into the ocean, as Typhoon Wipha dropped heavy rainwater onto the plant.
Blackberry Gets Slapped with 2nd Lawsuit, Asks Shareholders to Hold On
For the second time in the past week, embattled Canadian telco firm Blackberry has received another round of lawsuit. On Tuesday, Blackberry shareholders in Quebec filed a class-action lawsuit against the company, alleging the company has been taking them for a ride by issuing statements that only allude to false hopes.
Kiribatian Man May Be World's First Climate Refugee in New Zealand
A man from a Pacific island nation of Kiribati has asked a New Zealand court to let him appeal a decision to recognise him as an asylum seeker and allow him to stay in the country as a climate change refugee.
China To Install GPS Trackers In Government Cars To Prevent Misuse
The Chinese government is set to install GPS tracking systems in all state-bought vehicles, reported local state media last weekend, seeking to crack down on officials who use government cars for their own private purposes.
Canada to Offer Honorary Citizenship to Pakistani Teenager Malala Yousafzai
Canada is going to offer an honorary citizenship to Ms Yousafzai.
Former Attorney General Nicola Roxon Dares Kevin Rudd to Quit Parliament; Calls Former PM a Rude Bastard, Dysfunctional Leader
Former Australian Attorney-General Nicola Roxon issued a mouthful against ex-Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, challenging him to quit Parliament for the good of the federal parliamentary Labor Party. She also described him as a rude bastard and dysfunctional leader.
Sex, Servitude and Labour: Human Trafficking is Diverse in Greater Mekong Region [Understand Human Trafficking VIDEO]
Prostitution, servitude and forced labour are the key trades that represent modern-day slavery - human trafficking, the most diverse nature of which can be seen in the Greater Mekong region.
Is Trudeau the Next Prime Minister of Canada?
Is 2015 going to be a lucky year for Justin Trudeau? Will he able to grab the keys of 24 Sussex Drive? Will he be the next prime minister of Canada? The assumptions are going strong.
Auckland Mayor Len Brown Admits To Affair, Refuses To Step Down
Auckland Mayor Len Brown is adamant that he will not step down from power. The controversial New Zealand politician has admitted that he had an affair with former council advisory board member Bevan Chuang, but refuses to give up his position.
Aussie Businesses to Continue Paying Carbon Tax Until June 2014 Under Newly Released Draft Repeal Legislation
While Tony Abbott, when he was still Opposition leader in mid-2012, vowed that the first thing he would do if he would win the federal election and become prime minister is to repeal the carbon tax law.
7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Topples Down Historic Buildings and Churches in Philippines (PHOTOS)
The 7.4 magnitude quake that struck Bohol island in the southern Philippines has not only damaged malls and ripped roads apart in the province, it has also caused massive damage to at least two historical churches.
Bohol, Cebu Earthquake: 7.4 Magnitude Quake Hit PH Provinces; Damage, Cracks to Properties Reported (PHOTOS)
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck southern Philippines Tuesday morning. Unconfirmed reports said at least four people have died toppling power lines and leaving some provinces without electricity.
New Zealand Junks Exemption Bid of Google, Facebook, Yahoo, Microsoft from New Spy Bill
The New Zealand government has rejected the appeal of tech companies to be exempted from the controversial spy law.
China Offers $818M Reward To Cleanup Most Polluted Regions
China's central government has dangled an $818 loot reward for its six most polluting regions to speed up the cleaning operation and curb the country's growing environmental problems.
2,000 China Coal Mines To Halt Operations By 2015
China has pledged to stop operations of at least 2,000 coal mines by 2015 in its bid to regulate production of the raw commodity and clean up the air.
‘Poor’ Queen Elizabeth Has Only £1 Million in Bank; Gets 22% Salary Hike, £37.9 million to Run Royal Household
With only £1 million left in her account, Queen Elizabeth II is set to get a 22 per cent pay hike from the British government to help her tide through her dwindling finances. She will receive the money over a two-year period.
Firemen Protest in Belgium, Soak Brussels Cops in Foam [VIDEO]
Habits die hard. Giving a taste of what firefighters can deliver, Belgian firemen protesting in Brussels against government austerity measures sprayed foam on policemen outside the prime minister’s office, which was blocked by riot police and barbed wire fences.
ADFA Skype Sex Cadet Faces Another Lewd Scandal Dubbed as “Love of My Life”
ADFA Skype sex cadet Daniel McDonald faces another lewd scandal – “Love of My Life”
Under Repair 22-Storey High Luxury Building in Colombia Collapses, 11 Missing
A luxury building currently undergoing repairs in Medellin, Colombia collapsed on Saturday. Search and rescue teams are trying to find at least 11 missing people from under the wreckage.
Anti-Gay Violence in Moscow
Russian authorities detained over 67 people at a gay pride rally at St. Petersburg after a clash between lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) activists and anti-gay protestors Saturday.
Will the US Default on Their Debt Obligations?
When you're this far down the monetary rabbit hole, it would be pretty brave to discount any eventuality. So today we're going to question whether the US government can, or will, really default on their debt obligations.
Iran to Hurtle Another Monkey Into Space Within A Month – Report
Iran will blast another space monkey within a month, according to a report in the Iranian Web site Press TV.
New Australian Labor Party Leader Bill Shorten Vows to Battle Abbott Government’s Plan to Dismantle Carbon Pricing Scheme
Bill Shorten was elected on Sunday as the new leader of the Australian Labor Party (ALP). His first agenda as replacement for former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd is to block the attempts by the Abbott government to dismantle the carbon pricing scheme.
Colombia Slaps 33 Percent Charge For Assets Sent To Foreign Tax Havens
Colombian companies and individuals will now have to pay a 33 percent fee when they transfer funds to countries listed by the government as a tax haven, announced Finance Minister Mauricio Cardenas on Tuesday, after tax authorities estimated that up to 20 trillion pesos ($10.6 billion) in potential tax revenue were being lost due to funds sent abroad.
5 unsolved murders of women in Australia
Rewards of up to $500,000 are offered by the NSW police force for any information that might help them to crack the unsolved murder cases. Here are five such cases that the police needs help from the community to crack.
Animal Cruelty: Owls Found In A Freezer, Amazing Abilities of 3 Birds Highlighted
Essex authorities caught a man for keeping endangered birds in a freezer. Apparently, they found frozen owls inside the household freezer of the arrested man.
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