Truckers protest in Canada: Ottawa's police chief ousted amid criticism of his inaction
Ottawa Police Chief Peter Sloly lost his job after failing to move decisively against the bumper-to-bumper demonstration by hundreds of truck drivers. The protests by the so-called Freedom Convoy have infuriated many residents, who have complained of being harassed and intimidated on the streets.
Feb 16, 2022, 14:38 PM IST
Photos of drowned migrants at US-Mexico border triggers global outrage
The picture of Oscar Alberto Martinez and his 24-month-old daughter Valeria has gone viral on social media and sparked renewed debate about the plight of refugees and migrants who are mostly from Central America. The pair had travelled from their home country of El Salvador and were seeking asylum in the United States.
Jun 27, 2019, 10:00 AM IST
Donald Trump threatens to close US border with Mexico next week
Trump has repeatedly vowed to close the US. border with Mexico in the past, but this time the United States government may follow through as it struggles to deal with a surge of asylum seekers countries in Central America.
Mar 29, 2019, 23:26 PM IST
Canada's border sees surge in families crossing from US
A growing number of asylum seekers and other migrants trekking on snow and ice are crossing the US border into Canada, a media report said on Tuesday.
Feb 21, 2017, 15:48 PM IST
Pokemon Go mania causes international incident on US border
Two Canadian teenaged brothers inadvertently crossed the US-Canada border while playing the widely popular location-based augmented reality game Pokemon Go, causing a rare international incident.
Jul 24, 2016, 14:37 PM IST
Mexican drug lord `El Chapo` transferred to jail near US border
Mexican authorities unexpectedly transferred the drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman to a prison in Ciudad Juarez on the US border Saturday morning, a source from the National Security Commission told AFP.
May 07, 2016, 23:12 PM IST
