Ottawa prepares for a new U.S. president as Canada reflects on Biden’s legacy

Ottawa prepares for a new U.S. president as Canada reflects on Biden’s legacy

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined other political leaders and diplomats in praising — and reflecting on — Joe Biden’s legacy, as Ottawa prepares to work with whoever Americans vote for as their next president this fall. Biden announced Sunday he is abruptly ending his presidential re-election campaign. “I’ve known President Biden for years. He’s a great … Read more

Two killed, nine injured in Lebanon traffic accident

Two killed, nine injured in Lebanon traffic accident

Representational image Beirut: Two people were killed and nine others injured on Thursday, July 18, in a traffic accident in Lebanon’s northern village of Jran in Batroun district, the National News Agency reported. According to the report, a pickup truck collided with an electricity pole in the village after the driver fell asleep and lost … Read more

Lockdown’s silver lining – road accidents plummet

Lockdown’s silver lining – road accidents plummet

A positive side effect of the closure period is a dramatic decrease in road accidents, since obviously, the less we are on the road, the fewer accidents occur. After the first lockdown the number of accidents rose dramatically, but fortunately, in most cases, did not reach the average annual level. The number of casualties … Read more