TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford took direct aim at the prime minister as the federal carbon tax went into effect Monday, saying he doesn’t believe Justin Trudeau’s pledge that Canadians will recoup the costs of the levy. Ford, whose government is fighting the tax in court later this month, said he doesn’t trust Ottawa…
BERLIN — This weekend, the German chancellor, the U.S. vice president and dozens of foreign and defense ministers will mingle with other political big shots at the grandiose Bayerischer Hof hotel in the Bavarian capital. Just another year at the Munich Security Conference? Not really. For much of its history stretching back more than 50 years,…
The track was never quite dry or wet, and it was difficult to anticipate the chassis settings, the type of tyres to be used and the most appropriate pressure at the start time. Sometimes slick tyres were the best performers at the start of the session, but also those with the highest risk of accidents….
Russian Defense ministry has revealed plans to set up dedicated navy police that would replace marines in maintaining order on ships and coast facilities and preventing provocations in foreign ports. Unnamed sources in the Main Command of the Russian Navy told popular Russian daily Izvestia that the first navy police unit will start its service…
class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>These two sides played out a 1-1 draw in Paris in March and there should be goals at both ends once again when they meet in Kyiv this weekend The top two teams in Group D of UEFA World Cup qualifying meet on Saturday evening as France travel to Ukraine. Didier Deschamps’ men are the…
Factors Affecting the Service Life of Geotextiles: Durability and Maintenance Geotextiles are widely used in civil engineering and construction projects for their ability to enhance soil stability, improve drainage, and provide erosion control. They play a crucial role in applications such as road construction, foundation stabilization, and landscaping. However, the service life of geotextiles is influenced…
The Associated Press reported the following today: AP FACT CHECK: WWE wrestler Big Show not dead SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A story reported by a blog called “WWE” that claimed professional wrestling star “Big Show” had died in a car accident is false. Chris Bellitti, a spokesman for World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., (WWE) said Tuesday…
class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The Bavarians boast an excellent record in this fixture and should be able to record another high-scoring victory against Steffen Baumgart's team Bayern Munich welcome Koln to the Allianz Arena on Sunday afternoon with the defending Bundesliga champions looking for their first league win of the new season. Julian Nagelsman’s side were held to a…
The FBI agent who went viral when he accidentally shot someone as he performed a back flip on a dance floor will not be sent to jail, a court has ruled. Chase Bishop was on holiday when he visited the Mile High Spirits nightclub in Denver, Colorado one evening last June With a crowd of…
Sen. Michael BennetMichael Farrand BennetSome realistic solutions for income inequality Democratic senators kneel during moment of silence for George Floyd 21 senators urge Pentagon against military use to curb nationwide protests MORE (D-Colo.), who is mulling a 2020 presidential bid, says a plan to provide “Medicare for all” and take away private insurance, which has…