* The Republic of Korea (RoK)’s President Moon Jae-in will send his special delegation to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on September 5, Moon's office said Friday. * Six villagers were killed when unidentified gunmen abducted a Filipino business couple in a southern Philippine town, police said on September 1. * Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Muallem said on August 31 that Russia is "resolved" to support the Syrian army in its counter-terrorism efforts during the "final quarter of an hour" of the more than seven-year-long Syrian crisis, state news agency SANA reported. * EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said on August 31 that Tehran complies with all its nuclear related commitments is a "good news", when EU is still working on preserving the Iranian nuclear deal. * The White House said on August 31 that US President Donald Trump will travel to France, Ireland, Argentina and Columbia in November for bilateral and multilateral issues. *The US State … [Read more...] about World News in Brief: September 1
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Four killed in shooting in Canada, including 2 police
Residents of the Brookside neighborhood of Fredericton, New Brunswick woke to the sounds of multiple gunshots. Witnesses told the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) they saw the barrel of a rifle or shotgun poking out from the window of a low-rise apartment building and firing into a courtyard, while two bodies lay on the ground nearby. Heavily-armed police, paramedics and firefighters quickly descended on the scene and a lockdown of the neighborhood was ordered, trapping some early risers in daycare facilities, coffee shops and businesses. Others were escorted from their homes -- some still in pyjamas and barefoot -- to safety beyond a police cordon. Fredericton Deputy Police Chief Martin Gaudet told reporters the two officers killed were responding to an emergency call about gunshots. They were identified as Lawrence Robert Costello, 45, and Sara Mae Helen Burns, 43. "Upon arrival (at the apartment building), they observed two civilian victims on the ground. That's when they … [Read more...] about Four killed in shooting in Canada, including 2 police
Toronto shooting leaves 2 dead including gunman, 13 hurt
"One female adult has died. One young girl in critical condition," Toronto police said on Twitter, adding that all 14 victims were shot with a handgun. Police said the suspect was also dead, and The Toronto Star quoted Police Chief Mark Saunders as saying there had been "an exchange of gunfire." The suspect is believed to have opened fire at police before killing himself, Global News quoted a Toronto police source as saying. The shooting in the busy Greektown neighborhood added to concern about gun violence in Canada's largest city. Officers, some armed with rifles, sealed off Greektown's main street, known as the Danforth, after getting the call around 10:00 p.m. (0200 GMT Monday). Witnesses described to local media hearing about 20 shots and the sound of a weapon being reloaded several times. Jody Steinhauer told CBC News she was at a neighborhood restaurant with her family when she heard what sounded like 10 to 15 blasts of firecrackers. She said she was told to run to the back of … [Read more...] about Toronto shooting leaves 2 dead including gunman, 13 hurt
Canada appoints first woman to head public broadcaster
Viet Nam News OTTAWA — Television and film executive Catherine Tait on Tuesday became the first woman to lead Canada’s public broadcaster, promising to tell more local stories about women, indigenous and LGBT people, and immigrants. Tait, 60, said she would also boost digital access to Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) content anywhere and anytime. The broadcaster already reaches Canadians in French and English through television, radio, and online. "In order for public broadcasters to survive and to flourish, we must focus on the services, news and programming that most connect with our public, not just as one audience, but as many audiences," Tait said. "This is, after all, the power of digital," she said. "We also need to reach deep into our shared culture for indigenous peoples to tell their own stories, to tell the stories of the many struggles and triumphs of new Canadians, of women and of the LGBTQ community. "By being inclusive storytellers, we enrich … [Read more...] about Canada appoints first woman to head public broadcaster