How 2 becomes 3 while hand gesturing in Germany or France!September 30th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Holding up two fingers is an international symbol for two. But if the same sign is made in Germany or France, the count will become three.
'Pak politicians are like "errant schoolboys" seeking elders wise counsel'September 4th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - An editorial in a leading Pakistan daily has compared the country's politicians with errant school going kids who seek the counsel of elders to sort things out among themselves. Referring to former President General Pervez Musharraf's recent visit to Saudi Arabia and his meeting with the Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz, a Dawn editorial has raised questions over the involvement of foreign countries in Pakistan's internal issues and blamed politicians for inviting 'interference' of foreign powers.
US student claims he is the creator of Obama-Joker imageAugust 19th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The creator of an iconic anti-Obama image is no angry conservative frustrated at corporate bailouts and healthcare reform, but a student from the president's hometown who favoured an even more liberal presidential candidate. The work depicting Barack Obama as Batman's archenemy the Joker, which appeared on street posters, T-shirts and bumper stickers across the country this summer, was fashioned on a lark by a bored Palestinian-American on break from university.
Indian flag unfurled in TorontoAugust 12th, 2009 TORONTO - Indian Canadians celebrated India's independence day in advance by holding a grand parade and a cultural extravaganza in the heart of the city here. Led by Panorama India, an umbrella cultural organization of Indian groups, thousands of Indian Canadians took part in the independence day parade in Dundas Square where Indian consul general Preeti Saran unfurled the national flag.
Thousands of Canadians flee forest firesAugust 4th, 2009 VANCOUVER - Nearly 5,000 Canadians have had to flee raging forest and bush fires in the western province of British Columbia, the Vancouver Sun reported Tuesday. Amidst a spell of extremely hot, dry weather, between 500 and 700 fires were burning in the province on any day, with 100 to 150 new ones starting each day, according to fire information officer Radha Fisher.
US, NATO losing in Afghanistan, says former British diplomatJuly 1st, 2009 LONDON - The foreign troops in Afghanistan are losing the battle against militants because their leaders don't know how to handle the war, a former British diplomat has said. "We're losing," Paddy Ashdown, former British representative for Bosnia, said Tuesday.
Bush poster pelted with shoes in CanadaMay 30th, 2009 TORONTO - Former US President George W. Bush, who appeared at a joint "conversation" with former president Bill Clinton here Friday, was greeted with angry protests by hundreds of Canadians.
Non-English names a barrier for jobs in CanadaMay 21st, 2009 TORONTO - It pays to anglicise your name in Canada - not only to fit in but also find employment. A study by the University of British Columbia in Vancouver has found that applicants with English-sounding names have 40 percent more chances of being called for interview than those with Indian, Chinese or Pakistani names.
Shania rated most beautiful Canadian, Ruby Dhalla among top 50May 8th, 2009 TORONTO - Embattled Indian-origin MP Ruby Dhalla is among the 50 people on a new list of the 'most beautiful' Canadians, which has been topped by country singer Shania Twain. The list by Hello magazine also includes singer Avril Lavigne, actors Keifer Sutherland and Adam Beach, and actresses Kim Cattrall and Evangeline Lilly.
Canadians view Hinduism positively, not Islam and SikhismApril 24th, 2009 TORONTO - Canada may claim itself to be the most multicultural country in the world, but Canadians still harbour prejudices and racial stereotypes, says a survey by the nation's premier magazine. According to the survey by Maclean's weekly, almost half of Canadians believe that Islam promotes violence.
Canadians view Hinduism positively, not Islam, SikhismApril 24th, 2009 TORONTO - Hinduism is the most positively viewed religion after Christianity in Canada, where many believe that Islam promotes violence and so does Sikhism, says a survey by a premier magazine. According to the survey by Maclean's weekly, almost half of Canadians believe that Islam promotes violence.
Canadians default on bills as jobs disappearApril 1st, 2009 TORONTO - With the economy sinking deeper into recession and jobs disappearing fast, more and more Canadians have begun defaulting on their home bills. A national survey by the credit information group, Equifax Consulting Solutions, revealed Tuesday that bill delinquency rates have soared to the highest level of 7.3 percent in a decade.
Obama's whirlwind visit to Canada ThursdayFebruary 17th, 2009 TORONTO - Making his first foray abroad after becoming the first Black American president last month, Barack Obama will pay a whirlwind visit to Canada Thursday. During his six-hour stay in the Canadian capital of Ottawa under unprecedented security, Obama will meet Prime Minister Stephen Harper, opposition leader Michael Ignatieff and other leaders.
Those who sleep with tiger will be swallowed by it: Lankan envoyFebruary 6th, 2009 TORONTO - The Sri Lankan envoy here has created a stir by warning Canadian MPs against sympathizing with the Tamil Tigers. By sympathizing with the Tamil Tigers who had carried out many suicide bombings, the envoy said, Canadians were putting themselves at risk of terrorism.
Obama chooses Canada for first visit abroad as presidentJanuary 10th, 2009 TORONTO - Barack Obama will make his first trip abroad to Canada after taking oath as the US president Jan 20. Traditionally, American presidents have chosen neighbouring Canada for their first visit abroad after taking oath.
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