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South Korea’s previous defence minister was stopped from attempting suicide while in detention over last week’s martial law declaration, officials said Wednesday, as President Yoon Suk Yeol’s office resisted a police attempt to search the compound. Shin Yong Hae, commissioner general of the Korea Correctional Service, told lawmakers that former …
Read More »Jay-Z calls lawsuit alleging rape at Sean Combs-hosted party a ‘blackmail attempt’
An amended lawsuit filed in federal court on Sunday alleges that rap mogul Jay-Z raped a 13-year-old girl along with Sean (Diddy) Combs during a party in 2000. Jay-Z denied the allegations on social media through his Roc Nation company and blasted the lawsuit, calling it part of a “blackmail …
Read More »Attempt to impeach South Korean president fails as ruling party boycotts vote
A South Korean legislative push to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his short-lived imposition of martial law fell through on Saturday after most lawmakers from his conservative governing party boycotted the vote. The defeat of the motion is expected to intensify public protests calling for Yoon’s ouster and deepen …
Read More »Hoggard to seek bail pending attempt to appeal sexual assault conviction at top court
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 10, 2024 6:29 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard is expected to seek bail at a court hearing today, weeks after beginning to serve his sentence for a sexual assault conviction. The Hedley …
Read More »Former Winnipegger nears finish line of ambitious CFL record attempt – Winnipeg
A former Winnipegger’s attempt at achieving an unusual, football-themed world record could be complete by Saturday night — assuming everything goes according to plan. Chris Tymofichuk is attempting to set the mark for catching CFL games at all nine stadiums in the shortest amount of time. The time to beat …
Read More »Manitoba golfers to tee off for world record attempt Monday – Winnipeg
A pair of western Manitoba golfers are hoping to set a world record by trying to play an unprecedented amount of golf. Patrick Law and Dylan Thornborough say they’re aiming for 307 holes of golf in a single day as part of this year’s 12th annual Marathon Monday — an …
Read More »Winnipeg man arrested during afternoon bank robbery attempt, police say – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A Winnipeg man is facing a robbery charge after being arrested in an attempted bank robbery Monday afternoon, police say. Officers responded to a hold-up alarm from a Portage Avenue bank branch in downtown Winnipeg just after 4 p.m., where they found …
Read More »Lawyers for ‘Freedom Convoy’ leaders attempt to block Ottawa residents from testifying
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 11, 2023 7:54 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size The lawyers defending two of the most prominent organizers of the “Freedom Convoy” protests are expected to make their case today to block nine Ottawa residents and business representatives from taking …
Read More »Family of Indian migrants who died in Quebec shocked by river crossing attempt
An Indian national who died with his family last week when a boat capsized in the St. Lawrence River during an attempt to enter the United States was “mortally afraid of water,” says his cousin. Pravinbhai Chaudhari, 49, was found in a marshy area in Akwesasne, Que., with his wife …
Read More »4 arrested after armed attempt to enter Mississauga, Ont. business, police say – Toronto
Police have arrested four people, including three teenagers, after they allegedly attempted to enter a business in Mississauga, Ont., with a handgun. The local police chief is using the incident as an example of why he believes bail reform is needed, noting two of those charged had failed to adhere …
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